Project Manager

About Ashfield MedComms

Uniting the expertise and capabilities of Ashfield and Huntsworth Health, iNIZIO has launched to become THE strategic partner for health and life sciences companies. Unparalleled in scale and expertise, we connect a full suite of Advisory, Medical, Marketing/Communications, Patient and Stakeholder Engagement, and Biotech services to reimagine clients' challenges into opportunities.

We are a team of 10,000 experts working together in 35 countries to create something extraordinary. We exist to solve health challenges and develop transformational ideas that positively impact human lives. Working at Inizio offers an opportunity to work for a game-changing company built with one goal. That is to redefine health and life sciences by empowering our people to inspire new possibilities that promote health and build brighter futures.

 

About the role 

As a Project Manager (PM), you will be responsible for leading the successful development of assigned publications projects. You will ensure that projects run as smoothly as possible, are within budget, are delivered on time and according to Client requirements. The PM will spend the majority of their time communicating with the internal team, ensuring departmental resources understand deliverables and schedules, coordinating and maintaining timelines, and managing approved processes.  

  

Here's what you'll be doing: 

• Manage integrated projects from initial request through final delivery 

• Develop clear and thorough project timelines in the appropriate PM software, detailing internal tasks, client reviews, and approvals 

• Contribute to the development of project briefs with milestone client timelines and project scope assumptions 

• Set up and lead necessary touchpoints such as project status meetings, financial reviews tracking actual hours to budgeted ones, etc. 

• Understand client review and approval processes and ensure the project plans accommodates required review cycles 

• Manage projects with a holistic approach to ensure multi-project workstreams make sense in terms of timing and priority 

• Monitor the progress of each project, effectively handle any challenges that may arise, and informing the team leads of revisions and changes 

• Apply knowledge of the medical communications, commercial, and publications  business to projects that include, but are not limited to: strategic training materials, educational content development, internal training materials, congress materials, digital assets, etc. 

• Assist in developing company processes 

• Flag when work is going out of scope and ensure resolution 

• Ensure vendor invoices are approved in a timely manner 

• Interact with clients, as needed, to relay project plan, timing, potential risks, etc. with account team 

• Support new business efforts and organic business development by providing project plans and project estimates in accordance with client needs 

• Lead/participate in internal meetings as appropriate 

  

About you: 

• Previous publications project management experience, some account management experience a must 

• A great communicator (verbal and written) with strong attention to detail 

• Experience presenting in a business setting 

• Can present and lead both client and internal meetings as it relates to project planning and execution 

• Experience in working with teams (remote and cross-functional) to deliver on projects 

• Ability to adjust style of communication (written and verbal) to fit the situation and individuals 

• Proven ability to think on your feet, identify potential issues and work with your teams and management to solve  

  

Benefits 

At Ashfield, compensation is more than just a base salary. We offer a comprehensive bonus plan and benefit programs including for medical, dental, and vision, a generous 401k match, vacation, sick and personal days, and entitlement to a four-week sabbatical at 7 years and every 5 years thereafter. Generous company holiday plan and additional benefits for those building a family include access to enhanced fertility support, family support programs, as well as expanded paid leave for new parents, including personalized coaching support. 

  

Our Pledge 

We appreciate the importance of having a workforce that reflects the various communities in which we operate, and our goal is to create an inclusive environment where diverse employees want to work and where they can flourish. 

Ashfield MedComms is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Individuals seeking employment at Inizio are considered without regards to age, ancestry, color, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), mental or physical disability, national origin, protected family care or medical leave status, race, religion (including beliefs and practices or the absence thereof), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Further, pursuant to applicable local ordinances, Inizio will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Inizio is an equal opportunity employer M/F/V/D. We appreciate your interest in our company, however; only qualified candidates will be considered. 

Ashfield MedComms is part of Inizio Medical. Inizio is a strategic partner for health and life sciences with a full suite of medical, marketing, advisory and engagement services. 

Don't meet every job requirement? That's okay! Our company is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you're excited about this role, but your experience doesn't perfectly fit every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this role or others.