Senior Specialist, Project Management – Value & Implementation

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. Manage Value and Implementation projects of moderate complexity and partner with seasoned project managers on high-complexity projects .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $117,000 - $184,200 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project management, including project planning, resource management, and implementation within the pharmaceutical and biotech industries. Proficient in navigating organizational processes and fostering cross-functional collaboration to drive project success.

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Project Management Certification (PMP)Project PlanningProject Management Information SystemsBiostatistics KnowledgeOutcomes Research Experience

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementProject Resource ManagementData AnalysisChange ManagementClinical Trial Management

Soft Skills

Team Dynamics ImprovementConflict ResolutionCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Enterprise Project Management SystemsDatabases

Certifications & Qualifications

Project Management Certification (PMP)

Industry Keywords

Pharmaceutical IndustryBiotech IndustryValue and ImplementationGMP

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage Value and Implementation projects of moderate complexity and partner with seasoned project managers on high-complexity projects
Drive cross-functional teams to develop comprehensive strategies and execute projects
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
Identify risks, integrate activities, and ensure communication with team, management, and cross-departmental stakeholders
Leverage relationships and networks to improve team dynamics and remove obstacles
Navigate company processes and organizational norms to enable decision-making
Prepare, facilitate, and document team meetings, including surfacing and resolving conflict
Complete ongoing training and personal development activities
Monitor GPAM processes and tools and contribute to change and process improvements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required; concentration in a scientific or applied discipline preferred
Minimum of three (3) years of experience in project management or a related role required
Experience in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry preferred
Advanced degree (e.g., MPH, MS, MBA, Ph.D., PharmD) 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
Ability to manage moderate-complexity projects independently or partner on high-complexity projects
Project management skills, including project planning, project management information systems, project resource management, and project implementation
Knowledge of biostatistics, outcomes research, data analysis, change management, clinical trial management, and GMP
10% travel required
No visa sponsorship
Current employees and current contingent workers have designated application routes

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus eligibility
Long-term incentive eligibility, if applicable
Medical, dental, and vision healthcare
Other insurance benefits for employee and family
Retirement benefits, including 401(k)
Paid holidays
Vacation
Compassionate days
Sick days
Hybrid work arrangement