Associate Director, Project Management

WebMD; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

WebMD is seeking an Associate Director, Project Management to lead and mentor a global PM team delivering digital programmes for pharmaceutical clients within Medical Affairs. You will drive end-to-end delivery across education hubs, videos, emails, and live/virtual meetings, ensuring on-time, on-budget execution.

The role requires 5-7+ years in medical communications or pharma agencies, strong leadership, and a proactive, collaborative mindset with knowledge of ABPI/EMA regulations.

Qualifications

• 5-7+ years in project management within med comms, healthcare agency, medical education, or pharma agencies.
• Experienced in managing teams and mentoring PM talent.
• Comfortable translating client priorities into actionable plans while keeping projects on track.
• Strong communicator, collaborator, and problem-solver with a proactive mindset.
• Knowledgeable about global pharma regulations (ABPI, EMA) and able to navigate cross-functional environments across multiple time zones.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of project managers across multiple client programmes.
• Oversee end-to-end delivery of digital Medical Affairs initiatives, including education hubs, videos, slide decks, email campaigns, and live/virtual meeting content.
• Collaborate closely with Account Management, Editorial, Scientific, Creative, and global teams to ensure client priorities are met on time and on budget.
• Drive operational excellence—streamline processes, maintain compliance, and champion continuous improvement.
• Act as a senior escalation point for project challenges, risk management, and resource alignment.

Skills

PM experience

Team leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Healthcare/pharma domain knowledge

Job description

WebMD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, color, religion, sex, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, medical condition, disability, veterans status, or any other basis protected by law.

Position at WebMD

Associate Director, Project Management - WebMD/Medscape Medical Affairs

Are you a seasoned digital project manager or former account director from a med comms or medical education agency? Do you thrive on leading complex digital programmes that make a real impact in healthcare? WebMD/Medscape Medical Affairs is looking for a strategic, hands-on Associate Director, Project Management to drive flawless delivery of global digital programmes for top pharmaceutical clients.

What You'll Do:

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of project managers across multiple client programmes.
• Oversee end-to-end delivery of digital Medical Affairs initiatives, including education hubs, videos, slide decks, email campaigns, and live/virtual meeting content.
• Collaborate closely with Account Management, Editorial, Scientific, Creative, and global teams to ensure client priorities are met on time and on budget.
• Drive operational excellence-streamline processes, maintain compliance, and champion continuous improvement.
• Act as a senior escalation point for project challenges, risk management, and resource alignment.

Who You Are:

• 5-7+ years in project management within med comms, healthcare agency, medical education, or pharma agencies, ideally with digital programme experience.
• Experienced in managing teams and mentoring PM talent.
• Comfortable translating client priorities into actionable plans while keeping projects on track.
• Strong communicator, collaborator, and problem-solver with a proactive mindset.
• Knowledgeable about global pharma regulations (ABPI, EMA) and able to navigate complex, cross-functional environments across multiple time zones.

Why Join Us:

• Work on innovative digital programmes that reach healthcare professionals worldwide.
• Lead and grow a talented PM team in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Be part of a respected brand in Medical Affairs and make an impact on the future of digital healthcare education.

Salary Range: $100,000 - $110,000. Plus annual bonus