Digital Project Manager - Ad Agency, Pharma Marketing

Our Healthcare client is seeking a Digital Project Manager to join their team for the next 12 months, 40 hours/week. This role is hybrid onsite 3 days a week in Mettawa, IL. Role SummaryThe Digital Project Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing multiple digital and print marketing projects within a fast-paced pharmaceutical advertising agency environment. This individual partners closely with account services, creative, studio, development, and client teams to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with strategic objectives. The ideal candidate brings recent advertising agency experience, strong project management fundamentals, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously while building strong relationships across stakeholders.Top Must Have Skills Recent advertising agency experience within project management, account services, or client services (within the last 2-3 years) Minimum 1 year of pharmaceutical marketing experience within an advertising agency environment Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously across varying stages of development Strong project management fundamentals, including timeline development, resource planning, project tracking, and stakeholder communication Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills Proactive problem-solving abilities with a solutions-oriented mindset Experience coordinating cross-functional teams and driving work forward without direct authority Strong meeting facilitation, note-taking, and follow-up skills Client-service-oriented approach with excellent communication and relationship management skillsTarget Background: Candidates from pharmaceutical advertising agencies are highly preferred.Not a Fit: Media Account Managers, Advertising Sales professionals, or Creative Department Managers whose experience does not include hands-on project management responsibilities.Additional Qualifications Experience managing digital marketing campaigns and deliverables Print production experience Familiarity with Medical, Legal, and Regulatory (MLR) review processes Experience working with project management systems such as Kantata, Workfront, or similar tools Familiarity with Veeva review platforms Experience coordinating with third-party vendors and development partners Exposure to project budgeting, estimating, time tracking, and billing processes Responsibilities Project Management & Execution Manage multiple concurrent digital and print projects from initiation through completion Develop and maintain detailed project timelines, schedules, and work plans Allocate resources and coordinate activities across account, creative, studio, development, production, and vendor teams Monitor project progress and proactively identify risks, roadblocks, and solutions Ensure all deliverables and key milestones are completed on schedule and within budget Facilitate project status meetings and communicate updates to internal teams and stakeholders Capture meeting notes, document action items, and follow through on next steps Maintain project documentation, specifications, estimates, and project records Manage project routing and approval workflows through agency systems and processes Support submission and tracking of assets through Medical, Legal, and Regulatory review processes Serve as a primary point of contact for external vendors and partners, managing timelines and expectations Client & Team Collaboration Partner closely with account teams to support client objectives and project success Build strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and client teams Deliver a high level of client service while balancing multiple priorities and deadlines Influence and coordinate cross-functional contributors to keep projects moving forward Financial Management Track project time and resource utilization Assist with project scoping and estimate development Support billing activities and ensure timely completion of project financial processes Adhere to organizational financial policies and project budget requirements In this position, you may have access to client or customer systems, confidential and/or proprietary information or data, including medical data. This position is onsite and requires you to work closely with other individuals in a collaborative team environment. Additionally, drug products may be present in the workplace.Benefits Email Your Resume In Word To Meggan.Sharma@jobalert.creativecircle.com Looking forward to receiving your resume through our website and going over the position with you. Clicking apply is the best way to apply. Please do NOT change the email subject line in any way. You must keep the JobID: linkedin : MS14-1998238L565 -- in the email subject line for your application to be considered. Meggan Sharma - Recruiter, National Delivery For Creative Circle to represent you for this opportunity, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa such as a H-1B, TN, or O visa. We do not support or provide training for STEM/OPT programs. Additionally, you must be physically located in and perform the work for our client in the United States.This is a new role. This job was first posted by Creative Circle on 09/28/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed. Everforth Creative Circle is an Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our hiring process includes AI screening for keywords and minimum qualifications. Recruiters review all results. 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