Associate Director, Project Management

The Associate Director, Project Management, oversees and supports the project management team within a medical communications agency, ensuring efficient workflow, quality control, and client satisfaction.

Location: United States

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership support for Project Managers in developing educational and promotional materials/activities.
• Perform all Project Manager duties for assigned accounts, including developing and executing project timelines, budgets, and billing checklists.
• Drive weekly internal and client status meetings, and communicate project status to clients.
• Lead resource allocation, scheduling, and prioritization based on business objectives.
• Assess workflow and resources to optimize responsibilities.
• Maintain high-level knowledge of project status, billing, and timelines.
• Review project documentation and approve when appropriate.
• Coordinate coverage for team members out of office.
• Assist Project Managers with problem-solving, prioritization, and vendor/freelance selection.
• Review proposals and SOWs for accuracy.
• Monitor projects for budget and scope adherence, and recommend changes.
• Support the fulfillment of RFI/RFP opportunities.

Requirements

• 5 years’ related experience in project management at a medical communications-related agency.
• Experience managing >$3m annual brand marketing budgets.
• Ability to attend and conduct client meetings and presentations.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries.
• Generous paid time off.
• Excellent health insurance.
• Family leave.
• 401(k) plan with employer matching.

Additional Information

• Position requires ability to work extra hours and travel as needed.
• Synchrony values employee well-being and offers comprehensive benefits.
• EOE and not able to provide visa sponsorship for this role.