Senior Project Planner

Syneos Health; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare communications agency is seeking a Senior Project Planner based in Metro Vancouver to manage financials, coordinate production, and lead project budgets. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in pharma advertising and excellent problem-solving skills, while being knowledgeable of US regulations. This position offers a competitive compensation package and comprehensive health benefits.

Benefits

Health benefits including Medical, Dental and Vision

Company match 401k

Flexible paid time off (PTO)

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in health, medical, pharma advertising/marketing production/delivery.
• Strong understanding of print, digital, and video production.
• Good at establishing clear directions; effective communicator; organized.

Responsibilities

• Drives the financial health of assigned brands.
• Creates and maintains yearly and/or project-specific budget scope documents.
• Serves as the client point of contact for financial management.

Skills

Financial management

Vendor coordination

Project management

Problem-solving

Clear communication

Tools

MS Office Suite

Project Management software

Job description

You know that the outcome of a project hinges on two things: the plan and the people.

You are the glue that holds these two together. You easily maneuver the precarious path of maintaining the strategy and pace of a project, while keeping your team engaged and enthusiastic. You know what needs to be done, and your penchant for strategic delegation and problem-solving makes you a natural fit for this Senior ProjectPlanner position with GSW.

The Senior Project Planneris a driver in the financial and vendor aspect of any account. Managing financials (scopes, estimates, and billing worksheets), assisting in revenue forecasting and reconciliations, developing chronologies, coordinating productions, and handling final distribution.

Responsibilities

• Drives the financial health of assigned brands.
• Creates and maintains yearly and/or project-specific budget scope documents.
• Develops estimates and manage billing processes.
• Leads monthly forecasting including preparing forecast and providing rationale on submission.
• Serves as the client point of contact for financial management.
• Collaborates with brand Project Manager and Account brand leads to ensure transparency, accuracy and health of brand financials.

What You Bring

• Expertise in financial management and vendor coordination.
• Strong understanding of print, digital, and video production.
• Ability to manage complex projects across multiple brands.
• Problem‑solving skills and clear communication.
• Experience with Gantt charts and project timelines.
• Must be willing to work West Coast hours
• Must have strong knowledge of US pharmaceutical regulations
• 5+ years’ experience in health, medical, pharma advertising/marketing production/delivery
• Good at establishing clear directions; effective communicator; problem‑s­olver; adaptable communication style; organized; understands job responsibilities of others and functions appropriately

Desired Requirements

• Technical Expertise: MS Office Suite; Experience with Project Management software

At GSW, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. If your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway. At times, we will consider transferable skills from previous roles. We also encourage you to join our Talent Network to stay connected to additional career opportunities.

GSW is a full-service healthcare communications agency that goes beyond advertising to create personalized brand experiences. We develop strategic marketing solutions for pharmaceutical, biotech and health‑and‑wellness clients around the world. We create experiences that involve, inspire, educate and activate people through ongoing brand journeys.

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At Syneos Health, we believe in providing an environment and culture in which Our People can thrive, develop and advance. We reward and recognize our people by providing valuable benefits and a quality‑of‑life balance. The benefits for this position will include a competitive compensation package, Health benefits to include Medical, Dental and Vision, Company match 401k, flexible paid time off (PTO) and sick time. Because certain states and municipalities have regulated paid sick time requirements, eligibility for paid sick time may vary depending on where you work. Syneos Health complies with all applicable federal, state, and municipal paid sick time requirements.

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