Job Title: Project Manager - Marketing II
Location: Rahway NJ - Hybrid 3 days in office
Duration: 12 months (High possibility to extend)
Pay $48- $49/hr. on w2
Job Description:
Client is seeking a Project Manager to join the Global Marketing Oncology – New Products Team. You will work in the commercial organization and play an integral role in 1) overseeing the launch management of new, potential first-in-line assets that tackle highly unmet needs among cancer patients worldwide, and 2) driving the new products Global-Regional-Local (GRL) engagement. Utilizing industry best practices, the ideal candidate will lead project management efforts by implementing a strong governance framework; identifying and managing risks; and overseeing delivery cadence, tracking, and communication.
In this highly collaborative position, you will support multiple functions, including Market Access, Brand Strategy, Insights & Analytics (HHDDA), Medical Affairs, and Precision Medicine / Biomarker Strategy. This role reports into the Director of Global Marketing New Product team.
Role Responsibilities:
- Role is split ~60/40 between leading the Global Launch for one new Oncology Asset and Coordinating GRL activities across the portfolio of New Oncology Assets.
- For New Product Launch
- Implement a Launch Governance Framework
- Track progress of functional teams against brand and organizational priorities
- Create and communicate summary reports, highlighting risks & opportunities
- For the Portfolio GRL Role
- Lead and deliver project management in support of c robust engagement among global, regional, and local markets on Oncology New Product.
- Monitor and update GRL approach: Track and provide visibility (next 1-2 years) of evolving global commercial team meetings
- Create communication plans and materials for Global-Regional-Local engagement and cross-functional collaboration.
- Identify and apply opportunities for performance optimization through plans that accelerate execution, drive efficiencies and support brand and organizational goals
Qualification & Skills:
- BA Required; MBA/equivalent Master's-level education a bonus
- 7+ years of pharma and commercial experience; Oncology experience preferred
- 7+ years of strong project/program management skills in a pharmaceutical launch setting; Oncology experience preferred
- Demonstrated history of supporting or managing projects with transformational impacts to deliver intended, measurable value
- Proven track record of effectively driving and supporting implementing approaches to grow the brand and overall business while facilitating a growth mindset among team members
- Strong MS Office Skills and comfortable learning and using other needed software/platforms
Competencies:
- Clear Communication – Ability to organize complex topics, simplify, and succinctly summarize needed actions.
- Highly accountable; possess several traits to help energize and motivate team, including creativity, decisiveness, and ability to work hard and operate under tight deadlines
- Adaptable and comfortable with the reality of Oncology that timelines shift frequently.
- Self-motivated with a strong ability to help team drive towards an aspirational goal
- Highly organized and detail-oriented with the ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously
- Eager to learn
- Ability to drive collaboration and foster productive cross-functional relationships and ways of working
- Results oriented, demonstrated accountability, agility, and ability to drive program completion in expedited timelines
- Creative problem solver with demonstrated track record of high performance
- Ability to perform quantitative analysis for budget management
- Breadth of experiences in overseeing and guiding the work of other colleagues to achieve meaningful outcomes and create business impact
- Experience in working with different markets that span various cultures, languages, and time zones