Associate Director, Project Management

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Life & disability insurance

Medical/dental/vision

Hybrid/remote options

20 vacation days + 1 personal day

Public holidays + year-end holidays

Employee assistance program

Family leave & fertility policies

Professional development & mobility

Job summary

Ladders on behalf of our healthcare client is seeking an Associate Director, Project Management to oversee delivery across a portfolio of client accounts in a fast-paced healthcare agency environment. This remote role partners with cross-functional teams to drive operational excellence from scoping through execution and supports launch planning and junior PM development.

You will mentor staff, enforce project standards, foster client relationships, and contribute to campaign strategy across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
• 7+ years of project management experience in a healthcare agency.
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical brand marketing across media.
• Proficiency with MS Office, MS Project, and project management software.
• Understanding of traditional and digital campaigns.
• Knowledge of web technologies and UX principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead project delivery from scoping to execution.
• Manage a portfolio of accounts as delivery lead.
• Drive operational excellence with roadmap planning.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet objectives.
• Improve agency workflows and processes.
• Enforce standards and business management systems.
• Mentor junior PMs and possibly manage reports.
• Foster client relationships and represent the agency.
• Support launch planning and timelines.
• Create project burn reports and address risks.

Skills

Project management

Healthcare knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Client relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Project management software

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Associate Director, Project Management to join the team of a leader in the Healthcare space.

This role will oversee project delivery across a portfolio of client accounts, ensuring work moves smoothly from scoping through execution in a fast-paced healthcare agency environment. The Associate Director will partner closely with cross-functional teams, strengthen internal processes, and help drive operational excellence across campaigns and client timelines. This position also supports launch planning, client communications, and the development of junior project management talent.

Location: Remote

Compensation: $120,000 – $140,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of project delivery from scoping to execution
• Manage a portfolio of accounts as the delivery lead
• Drive operational excellence through effective roadmap planning and problem-solving
• Liaise with cross-functional teams to meet business objectives
• Enhance agency workflows by creating and improving processes
• Enforce project standards and business management systems
• Mentor junior project managers and potentially manage direct reports
• Foster client relationships and represent the agency in meetings
• Contribute to launch planning and ensure operational excellence during client timelines
• Create project burn reports and address risks collaboratively

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred
• 7+ years of project management experience in a healthcare agency
• Detailed knowledge of pharmaceutical brand marketing across various media
• Expertise in MS Office, MS Project, and project management software
• Strong understanding of both traditional and digital campaign methodologies
• Excellent knowledge of web technologies and user experience principles

Benefits

• 401K plan with employer match up to 4%
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Flexible working arrangements including hybrid and remote options
• 20 vacation days plus one personal well-being day
• Recognition of 9 public holidays and additional end-of-year holidays
• Access to free counseling through an employee assistance program
• Enhanced family leave and fertility policies
• Opportunities for professional development and global mobility

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.