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 internal and external systems; basic to intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) 

Other Requirements  

• Ability to deal with ambiguity 

• Strong writing skills for professional correspondence 

• Demonstrates the ability to collaborate and think creatively  

• Solutions oriented. Resourceful. Knows when to alert management to an issue 

• Exhibits integrity and trust 

• Self-starter; exhibits self-development and independence 

• Highly organized 

• Clear communication skills 

• Collaborative team player 

• Able thrive in fast paced work environment with frequent changes in project scope and workload 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required 
• Demonstrated interest in advocacy or healthcare communications environment preferred 
• Agency experience a plus 
• Advocacy and policy experience are a plus 
• Non-profit experience is a plus 

Additional Information

About Publicis Health 

Publicis Health is the world’s premier health-oriented agency network. A division of Publicis Groupe, Publicis Health manages top-tier agencies specializing in promoting innovative solutions in advertising, digital, branding, message delivery, market access, and medical communications. Publicis Health’s mission is to be the indispensable force for health and wellness business transformation through the alchemy of creativity and technology—for good. 

With more than 5,000 employees around the world, Publicis Health manages 18 agency brands through 40 offices located in seven countries. Publicis Health brands include Digitas Health, Discovery USA, Heartbeat, in-sync, Langland, Maxcess Managed Markets, Payer Sciences, PDI, PlowShare Group, Publicis Health Media, Publicis LifeBrands, Publicis Resolute, Publicis Touchpoint Solutions, Razorfish Health, Real Science, Saatchi & Saatchi Wellness, Tardis Medical Consultancy, and Verilogue.   

 
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