Medical Affairs Project Manager - Onsite to Fosters City CA

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Medical Affairs Project Manager to lead and coordinate technology and business initiatives supporting Medical Affairs functions. The role will serve as the primary liaison between Medical Affairs stakeholders, business teams, IT teams, vendors, and delivery partners to ensure successful planning and execution of projects and operational initiatives within the Life Sciences / Pharmaceuticals / Medical Affairs domain.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of Medical Affairs business and technology initiatives.
• Develop project plans, schedules, resource plans, and governance frameworks.
• Monitor project execution and ensure timely delivery of project milestones and objectives.
• Manage project scope, timelines, budget, risks, and dependencies.
• Partner with Medical Affairs leadership, Medical Information teams, Medical Communications teams, MSL organizations, and IT stakeholders.
• Facilitate project planning sessions, requirement workshops, and status reviews.
• Ensure alignment between business objectives and technology deliverables.
• Support strategic planning and prioritization discussions.

Skills

• Communication Skills: Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders through verbal, email, and instant messaging.
• Interpersonal Skills: Build and maintain productive relationships with team members; provide and receive constructive feedback.
• Problem-Solving and Analytical Thinking: Troubleshoot and resolve issues efficiently with an analytical mindset.

Success Metrics (6–12 Months)

• Lead multiple Medical Affairs initiatives with minimal oversight.
• Drive successful implementation of strategic Medical Affairs capabilities and process improvements.
• Improve operational efficiency and project delivery predictability.

Requirements

Primary (Must Have Skills)

• Strong understanding of Pharmaceutical Medical Affairs functions.
• Knowledge of Medical Information, Medical Communications, Medical Education, Publications, and Field Medical operations.
• Understanding of Medical Science Liaison (MSL) activities and scientific engagement processes.
• Familiarity with medical content review and approval workflows.
• Understanding of compliance requirements within Medical Affairs organizations.
• 8+ years of IT or Business Project Management experience.
• Proven track record managing enterprise application and business transformation projects.
• Experience managing global cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Strong project planning, execution, governance, and reporting skills.
• Ability to manage scope, schedules, resources, budgets, risks, and dependencies.

Secondary (Good To Have)

• Experience with Medical Information systems and inquiry management processes.
• Knowledge of Scientific Communications and Publications processes.
• Familiarity with MSL engagement and field medical capabilities.