Pharma Project Lead — Life Sciences Associate Consultant

Integrated Project Management Company; Maynard (MA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Integrated Project Management Company (IPM) in the United States is seeking an Associate Consultant to partner with client leadership and delivery teams to lead project and program planning across pharmaceutical functions, driving mission-critical outcomes for clients.

You will leverage exposure to multiple client engagements, apply standard PM methods, and use tools like MS Project, Smartsheet, Planisware to develop integrated plans and manage scope, schedule and budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a science or engineering discipline or relatable field.
• 3–6 years of industry experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
• 2+ years of project management experience related to IPM’s offerings.
• Disciplined PM process knowledge; Six Sigma / PMP certifications are a plus.
• Exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills for diverse audiences.
• Ability to adapt to new situations quickly.

Responsibilities

• Lead product development projects and programs in the pharmaceutical industry, including pre-clinical R&D, regulatory submissions, commercialization, and lifecycle management.
• Implement or optimize project management frameworks to improve team execution and goal attainment.
• Leverage PM tools (MS Project, Smartsheet, Planisware) to develop integrated project plans aligned with strategy.
• Manage projects within scope, schedule, and budget while adhering to IPM standards.
• Participate in and drive high-level strategy discussions to achieve project objectives.
• Establish and guide high-performing project teams within the client organization.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Adaptability

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in science or engineering

Tools

MS Project

Smartsheet

Planisware

Job description

Integrated Project Management Company (IPM) in the United States is seeking an Associate Consultant to partner with client leadership and delivery teams to lead project and program planning across pharmaceutical functions, driving mission-critical outcomes for clients.

You will leverage exposure to multiple client engagements, apply standard PM methods, and use tools like MS Project, Smartsheet, Planisware to develop integrated plans and manage scope, schedule and budget.