Project Manager

Fifth Element

$85K — $95K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3-5+ years of project management experience in pharmaceutical advertising or healthcare communications
  • Strong organizational skills for managing multiple priorities
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • High attention to detail and follow-through
  • Ability to thrive in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments
  • Proactive mindset with problem-solving skills
  • Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams

Responsibilities

  • Independently manage multiple projects and workstreams across brands
  • Develop and maintain project timelines and deliverable trackers
  • Ensure projects adhere to timelines, milestones, and client expectations
  • Coordinate project execution with internal teams and external partners
  • Drive accountability for project deliverables and approvals
  • Maintain operational accuracy in routing and documentation
  • Support projects through regulatory review processes

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment across various teams
  • Opportunities for professional growth in pharmaceutical marketing
  • Exposure to a range of integrated marketing initiatives
  • Fast-paced and dynamic workplace culture
  • Engagement with multidisciplinary project teams
Full Job Description
We are seeking a proactive, organized, and solutions-oriented Project Manager to support the successful execution of integrated pharmaceutical marketing initiatives across multiple brands and workstreams. This role partners closely with Account, Creative, Medical, Strategy, Production, and Editorial teams to drive timelines, coordinate deliverables, manage approvals, and ensure projects move efficiently from kickoff through final delivery.

The ideal candidate is highly detail-oriented, thrives in fast-paced environments, and can confidently balance multiple priorities while maintaining strong communication and operational accuracy.

Responsibilities
  • Independently manage multiple projects and workstreams simultaneously across brands and departments
  • Develop and maintain project timelines, deliverable trackers, meeting recaps, and status documentation
  • Ensure projects remain on track against established timelines, milestones, and client expectations
  • Coordinate day-to-day project execution across internal teams and external partners
  • Drive accountability for project next steps, deliverables, and approvals
  • Maintain operational accuracy across routing, file management, approvals, and documentation
  • Support projects through MLR/legal/regulatory review processes with attention to detail and accuracy
  • Facilitate internal and client-facing meetings with clear communication and follow-up

Requirements
  • 3-5+ years of project management experience within a pharmaceutical advertising, healthcare communications, or agency environment
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong attention to detail and follow-through
  • Ability to work effectively in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments
  • Proactive mindset with strong problem-solving and prioritization skills
  • Experience collaborating across multidisciplinary teams


Pay Range: $85,000 - $95,000

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