Associate Director, Project Management

This is a Fully Remote Job About Our Client:This organization operates within the pharmaceutical marketing agency industry, addressing the challenge of coordinating complex projects across multiple functional areas. The company manages end-to-end development of projects by integrating strategic, creative, technology, operations, accounting, and administration teams to ensure timely and quality deliverables. About the Opportunity:The ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, PROJECT MANAGEMENT plays a critical role in leading complex projects and managing a broad portfolio. Reporting remotely to a Director of Project Management, this position ensures that projects are completed efficiently within established processes, timelines, budgets, and resources. The role is central to maintaining operational excellence and enabling effective collaboration across internal teams and external partners. Responsibilities:Lead complex projects independently, occasionally supported by an assistant project managerOversee all aspects of project development from initiation to delivery, ensuring quality and adherence to processesPrepare and manage medical and legal submissions following client guidelinesMonitor and report project status internally and externallyFacilitate daily and weekly production meetingsMaintain project management systems such as FinancialForce, Ziflow, and CRMDrive ongoing process improvementsDevelop and manage project timelines and milestones for clients and partnersCreate detailed staffing and budget plans, monitoring expenditures weeklyLead monthly budget reconciliation meetingsManage vendor and agency partner relationships regarding execution and deliverablesIdentify and mitigate project risksCoordinate resource allocation with resourcing managers and other project managersPresent capabilities and processes both internally and externallyBuild relationships with development teams, vendors, agency partners, and clients as neededSupport and train assistant project managers, including conducting regular one-on-one meetings Requirements:Minimum of 4 years of experienceExperience in pharmaceutical marketing agencies required; agency of record experience preferredBachelor's degreeProven management of large cross-functional teams including account services, creative, strategists, database, interactive, and print productionSkilled in managing multiple vendors and their timelinesProficiency with MS Project or SmartSheetsAdvanced experience with project management financial platformsStrong Excel skillsExperience leading process improvement initiativesExcellent written and verbal communication skills Pay Range and Compensation Package:Compensation $120,000—$135,000 USD Equal Opportunity Statement: Our client is an equal opportunity employer. They celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or national origin. Note:TalentHop is a recruitment partner of this role. Please note that all employment decisions, including candidate assessment, interviews, hiring, compensation, and employment terms, are made exclusively by the hiring employer.