Agency Pharmaceutical Senior Project Manager (Hybrid)

Lake Forest, IL | Job #1329891

Location: Mettawa, Illinois
Job Type: Contract
Compensation Range: $40.00 - 44.83 per hour

Join a large pharmaceutical client's internal advertising agency as a Senior Project Manager. In this high-visibility role, you will act as a strategic partner to Account Managers and Brand Teams, overseeing the end-to-end execution of print, digital, and video projects. You will be responsible for navigating projects through a fast-paced agency workflow while ensuring strict adherence to corporate branding and pharmaceutical compliance standards.
 
Responsibilities:

  • Develop and maintain detailed project timelines from initiation through completion across all internal departments.
  • Assist in the trafficking and delivery of print, digital, and video assets, ensuring all milestones are met on time and within budget.
  • Manage projects through the Veeva PromoMats review process, ensuring all materials comply with promotional guidelines and corporate compliance.
  • Act as a primary liaison between the creative team and account management to facilitate timely, accurate communications.
  • Track daily time, adhere to financial policies, and maintain productivity in a high-volume, rapidly paced environment. 

Qualifications:

  • Strict Requirement: Resumes will not be considered without at least 5 consecutive years of advertising agency experience specifically supporting pharmaceutical clients.
  • Agency Background: 5-10 years of advertising agency experience required, specifically within the last 3-5 years.
  • Pharma Expertise: 1-5 years of dedicated pharmaceutical (not general healthcare) experience within an agency setting.
  • Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of the agency workflow process, including kickoff, production, and archiving.
  • Education: Bachelor's degree is required.

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Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Cella, a randstad digital company, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Cella by randstad digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.




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