Project Manager Medical Affairs

Project Manager Medical Affairs

Foster City, CA 94404 (FIRST Preference) / Hybrid (2nd) REMOTE (3rd)

Salary - $130K-$150K/year

Full-Time / Direct-Hire

Hiring an experienced Project Manager Medical Affairs to lead and coordinate technology and business initiatives supporting Medical Affairs functions. The role will serve as the primary liaison between Medical Affairs stakeholders, business teams, IT teams, vendors, and delivery partners to ensure successful planning and execution of projects and operational initiatives. Project Manager Medical Affairs - Life Sciences / Pharmaceuticals / Medical Affairs

Skills / Experience

• 8+ years of IT or Business Project Management experience with strong understanding of Pharmaceutical Medical Affairs functions
• Knowledge of Medical Information, Medical Communications, Medical Education, Publications, and Field Medical operations
• Strong project planning, execution, governance, and reporting skills; Familiarity with medical content review and approval workflows
• Understanding of Medical Science Liaison (MSL) activities, scientific engagement processes, compliance requirements within Medical Affairs organizations
• Proven track record managing enterprise application and business transformation projects; Ability to manage scope, schedules, resources, budgets, risks, and dependencies.
• Experience managing global cross-functional teams and stakeholders; Bachelor's Degree or higher in Information Systems, Computer Science, or equivalent experience
• Secondary Skills / Good to have - Experience with Medical Information systems and inquiry management processes; Knowledge of Scientific Communications and Publications processes; Familiarity with MSL engagement and field medical capabilities

Job / Role Description

• Project Planning & Delivery -- Lead end-to-end delivery of Medical Affairs business and technology initiatives. Develop project plans, schedules, resource plans, and governance frameworks. Monitor project execution and ensure timely delivery of project milestones and objectives. Manage project scope, timelines, budget, risks, and dependencies.
• Medical Affairs Stakeholder Engagement -- Partner with Medical Affairs leadership, Medical Information teams, Medical Communications teams, MSL organizations, and IT stakeholders. Facilitate project planning sessions, requirement workshops, and status reviews. Ensure alignment between business objectives and technology deliverables. Support strategic planning and prioritization discussions. Communicate effectively with internal and customer stakeholders
• What Success Looks Like / Expected Outcome -- Lead multiple Medical Affairs initiatives with minimal oversight. Drive successful implementation of strategic Medical Affairs capabilities and process improvements. Improve operational efficiency and project delivery predictability