Director – Project Delivery

Avalere

. Lead all aspects of project delivery from scoping and definition through execution and lessons learned .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $140,000 - $155,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive project management expertise within a healthcare agency environment, with a strong focus on pharmaceutical brand marketing and operational excellence. Proficient in leading cross-functional teams, mentoring project managers, and fostering client relationships to achieve business objectives.

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10+ Years Project Management ExperiencePharmaceutical Brand Marketing KnowledgeExpert Skill Level with MS ProjectAgile and Waterfall Project MethodologiesClient Relationship Management

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementOperational ExcellenceProcess ImprovementRisk MitigationConflict ResolutionPerformance ManagementDigital Campaign ManagementWeb Development KnowledgeUser ExperienceApplication Management

Soft Skills

LeadershipMentoringProblem SolvingCollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

MS OfficeMS ProjectSmartsheetJIRAAsanaContent Management SystemsEgnyte

Industry Keywords

Healthcare AgencyPDUFAMedical/Legal/Regulatory ReviewDigital ExperiencesTraditional Campaigns

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead all aspects of project delivery from scoping and definition through execution and lessons learned
Serve as a go-to resource for the Project Management Department and agency department leads
Manage a portfolio of accounts and associated programs as delivery lead and Project Management department leader
Plan roadmaps, solve problems, and drive operational excellence and adherence to best practices
Lead cross-functional delivery teams and liaise with managers across departments to achieve business objectives and client satisfaction
Create or enhance processes and procedures to improve, streamline, or automate agency workflows
Enforce project standards and business management systems
Lead and mentor APMs, PMs, and SPMs; manage direct reports
Foster client relationships and represent agency operations and project management in client meetings and planning discussions
Travel to client locations as needed
Lead and contribute to launch planning roadmaps and day-of-approval plans during client PDUFA timeframes
Create and disseminate project burn reports and escalate or mitigate risks
Collaborate with Account Management to proactively address risks
Instill solution-oriented responses to client and internal challenges
Lead conflict resolution and resolve problems before escalation
Partner with department heads and senior agency staff on team conflicts
Manage and resolve staff performance issues
Coach and mentor SPMs and PMs with ongoing constructive feedback

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required
10+ years’ experience in project management within a healthcare agency environment
Detailed knowledge of pharmaceutical brand marketing, including broadcast, print, digital, and Medical/Legal/regulatory review
Expert skill level with MS Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook strongly preferred
Expert skill level with MS Project or other project plan software, such as Smartsheet, strongly preferred
Expert skill level with production tools and proprietary software, including Egnyte, JIRA, Asana, Content Management Systems, and online routing, strongly preferred
Excellent knowledge of the web and related technologies, including user experience, web development, web services, integration, application management, and hosting, strongly preferred
Strong experience with traditional/non-digital and digital campaigns, including sites, digital experiences, and email, strongly preferred
Excellent experience with agile, hybrid, and waterfall project methodologies
Expert project management skills
Master’s-level degree a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

401K plan with an employer match contribution up to 4% (immediately vested)
Life insurance
Disability coverage
Medical, dental, and vision plans
Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and remote work
Option to work from anywhere across the globe two weeks each year
20 vacation days
One personal well-being day
9 public holidays
Gifted end-of-year holidays
Early Summer Friday finish in June, July, and August
Free counselling through employee assistance program
Personalized health support
Enhanced maternity, paternity, family leave, and fertility policies
On-demand training and professional development support
Global mobility opportunities across the business
Employee Network Groups
Dedicated social opportunities and resources for homeworkers
Career conversations and global, cross-capability career moves
Disability Confident Scheme interview adjustments