Project Manager

Company Description

Discovery is a Publicis Health company that is focused on identifying and implementing key collaborative advocacy strategies for pharmaceutical companies. We believe in helping the industry live its visions of improving the lives of the patients and communities they serve in ways that go beyond product development and delivery. Entire communities can benefit from initiatives that raise awareness, expand access, address disparities, and support improved standards of care. The Discovery advocacy team has been at the forefront of development in the healthcare advocacy field since 2006, working with clients to develop internal advocacy structure as well as collaborative initiatives in education, awareness, access, policy, and other key areas. We think beyond traditional parameters and develop innovative solutions to stay ahead of the evolving political, regulatory, legislative, medical, and economic environments. 

Web: http://www.discoveryworldwide.com

Job Description

The Project Manager is responsible for supporting project execution and advocacy client/stakeholder relationships, basic landscape monitoring and research, and executing administrative tasks for internal and external processes—including routing materials through the agency, processing invoices, operations support, and data entry. The ideal candidate will be adept at providing operational and coordination support in a fast paced and ambiguous environment. Responsibilities for the Project Manager are as follows: 

Client Focus  

• Basic knowledge of clients’ therapeutic category(s), audiences, and related advocacy issues 
• Basic understanding of advocacy account’s strategic drivers and competitors 
• Basic research skills; able to locate information on advocacy landscape and therapeutic areas as required. Ability to communicate research results effectively and concisely 
• Assist with execution of project-based advocacy tactics 
• Initial development of communications and internal materials such as briefs and timelines as needed 
• Keeps accurate and organized records of estimates and estimate revisions 
• Contributes to accurate and thorough documentation: status reports, timelines, agendas, etc. 
• Supports creative brief development and relationships with cross functional teams 
• Contact with key clients and stakeholders, as needed 

Internal Focus  

• Supports development and maintenance of clients’ budgets; understands the connection between work effort, hours spent and budget; familiarity with and adherence to agency financial and operating procedures and policies. Organizes budgets, invoices, client budget trackers, other financial measures; begins to develop, analyze and review individual and overall budgets 
• Assists with the creation of project estimates via a cross-capability collaborative approach 
• Understanding of agency organization and process. Ensures projects flow through the agency correctly in a timely manner. Utilizes cross functional team members for knowledge and experience 
• Continuously learning technology including …