Saatchi & Saatchi

Program Manager

Saatchi & Saatchi$110K — $120K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years in project management, with 5 years in pharma advertising and marketing.
  • 2+ years in a leadership role managing direct reports.
  • Understanding of web production methodologies and processes.
  • Experience in delivering digital projects such as banners, social ads, websites, and photoshoots.
  • Strong ability to motivate teams for high performance.
  • Familiarity with project management tools like MS Project, Asana, JIRA.
  • Innovative mindset with enthusiasm for digital trends.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and motivate multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced environment.
  • Coordinate maintenance and management of tier one websites and projects from start to finish.
  • Monitor project progress proactively to remove obstacles and ensure timely completion.
  • Anticipate and address client needs during project implementation and maintenance.
  • Maintain strong relationships with clients and partners through effective communication.
  • Create comprehensive project documentation, such as briefs and timelines.
  • Identify and resolve resource conflicts with the project management team.
  • Conduct regular status updates to keep stakeholders informed and aligned.

Benefits

  • Dynamic work environment with opportunities to participate in community engagement and D&I initiatives.
  • Access to a diverse range of clients, including Canadian, U.S., and Global.
  • Supportive team culture emphasized through social clubs and various activities.
  • Potential for professional growth within a leading agency in healthcare marketing.
Full Job Description
Overview

We have identified an opportunity for a Production Intake Program Manager to join us to support one of our largest global pharma clients.

This role primarily focuses on project management, with some client account management. The position supports client relationships through regular communication via Adobe Workfront and coordination while overseeing project planning, execution, and delivery to ensure successful outcomes.

The role will report into the Director of Project Management and works together with the regional service layer, onsite teams and origination/adaptation hubs to support our client across multiple brands delivering on their creative production needs.

This is a critical and high-volume role that will require the Production Intake Program Manager to have strong creative production delivery experience, with a US pharma industry background across TVC shoots, post-production, digital, print and social content creation.

Strong knowledge of the creative and production processes, understanding of key timings for inputs as well as being able to mitigate risks, solve problems and deliver on brand consistency by being aware and collaborating with regional teams is essential.

Responsibilities

The Production Intake Program Manager will be responsible for:

  • Oversight and routing of all local/regional production work for the Categories/Brands they are assigned to


  • Serve as production point of contact for Brand teams & agencies (Creative & Media), ensuring needs are addressed


  • Serve as internal point of contact on all regional-based production work, supported by PM's/Producers who will manage the day-to-day delivery of work


  • Serve as production escalation point for all regional work


  • Work closely with production teams in the respective region for all global work and local work


Qualifications

The Production Intake Program Manager will be responsible for a specific therapeutic area, and should possess the following:

  • Up to 8 years of agency Account Management and/or Project Management in a creative or production agency environment.


  • Expertise in Healthcare/Pharma advertising/marketing production, at least 1 year


  • Knowledge and understanding of regulatory process and/or Veeva PromoMats


  • Strong communications skills - both written and verbal


  • Proficiency with Adobe Workfront and Microsoft Office tools


  • Experience in managing/producing omnichannel marketing tactics


Additional information

Transparency matters to us. The salary range for this position is $110,000 - $120,000 per year. Actual compensation within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and applicable certifications. This range reflects what we reasonably expect to offer based on current market data.

AI Use

We use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of our hiring process, such as reviewing applications or analyzing resumes. These tools assist our recruitment team but never replace human decision-making. We believe in a human-first approach, where your experience and potential are recognized by people.

About Saatchi & Saatchi

Saatchi & Saatchi is a global advertising agency headquartered in New York City. The company was founded in London in 1970 by brothers Maurice and Charles Saatchi and is now part of the Publicis Groupe, a French multinational advertising and public relations company. Saatchi & Saatchi has over 6,000 employees in 114 countries and provides a range of advertising and marketing services to clients in various industries, including automotive, consumer goods, financial services, and telecommunications. The company is known for its creative and innovative advertising campaigns, including the iconic 'Nothing is Impossible' campaign for Toyota. Saatchi & Saatchi has won numerous awards for its work, including Cannes Lions, Clios, and Effies.
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