Associate Director, Project Management – Value & Implementation

MSD

. Manage the Value and Implementation process, including projects of significant complexity .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeRahway • New Jersey • United StatesSenior💰 $142,400 - $224,100 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project management within the pharmaceutical and biotech industries, focusing on value and implementation processes. Capable of leading cross-functional teams, optimizing business processes, and ensuring effective stakeholder communication.

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Project Management Certification (PMP)Cross-Functional LeadershipBiostatisticsChange ManagementProcess Optimization

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementBusiness Process ImprovementsDrug DevelopmentOutcomes ResearchRegulatory ComplianceRisk ManagementProgram ImplementationProject PlanningPublications ManagementProject Human Resource Management

Soft Skills

AdaptabilityStrategic Thinking

Tools & Technologies

Project Management Information Systems (PMIS)

Certifications & Qualifications

Project Management Certification (PMP)

Industry Keywords

PharmaceuticalBiotechClinical ResearchMultiple Therapeutic Areas

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage the Value and Implementation process, including projects of significant complexity
Drive cross-functional teams and lead by influence to develop comprehensive strategies and ensure successful execution
Guide teams through creation, approval, and execution of integrated project plans
Integrate strategic and tactical input from Medical Affairs, Outcomes Research, Market Access, Biostatistics and Research Decision Sciences, Commercial, and other disciplines
Build and maintain project plans and critical project information in enterprise project management systems and databases
Integrate activities across key team members, proactively identify risks, and ensure effective stakeholder communication
Leverage relationships and networks to improve team dynamics and remove obstacles
Navigate company processes and organizational norms to enable decision-making
Lead key team meetings, create agendas, ensure participation, provide project management insights, and follow up on progress
Participate in GPAM departmental initiatives and workstreams to improve processes and collaboration
Improve business processes to find efficiencies and connect people with needed information
Mentor, coach, and provide oversight to Specialist and Senior Specialist project managers
Share lessons learned and best practices across the GPAM community

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree required; concentration in a scientific or applied discipline preferred
Minimum of five (5) years of experience in project management or a related role required
Experience in a pharmaceutical/biotech industry preferred
Experience and knowledge of different components of value and implementation strongly preferred
Project management certification (PMP) and/or formal coursework/training in project management strongly preferred
Advanced degree (e.g., MPH, MS, MBA, Ph.D., PharmD) preferred
Required skills: Adaptability, Biostatistics, Business Processes, Business Process Improvements, Change Management, Clinical Research, Cross-Functional Leadership, Drug Development, Multiple Therapeutic Areas, Outcomes Research, Process Optimization, Program Implementation, Project Human Resource Management, Project Management Information Systems (PMIS), Project Planning, Publications Management, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, Sourcing and Procurement, Strategic Planning, Strategic Thinking
No visa sponsorship
Valid driving license is not required
10% travel required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable
Medical, dental, and vision healthcare
Other insurance benefits for employee and family
Retirement benefits, including 401(k)
Paid holidays
Vacation
Compassionate and sick days
Hybrid work arrangements
10% travel allowance/requirement