Pharmaceutical Project Manager

Cella; Lake Forest (IL); On-site; USD 83,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Cella is seeking a program/production-focused project manager with agency experience to coordinate print, digital and video campaigns. The role covers timelines, trafficking, communication, and budget adherence across internal teams, reporting to an account manager.

Candidates should bring pharma agency exposure and strong cross-functional collaboration skills. Location is Mettawa/Lake Forest area with hybrid work: onsite several days and remote days as needed, on a 1-year contract with

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree required.
• 5-10 years of ad agency experience required (minimum) within the last 3-5 years, project management experience a plus.
• 1-5 years of pharmaceutical experience within agency.
• Excellent communications skills: verbal, presentation, written.
• High energy, positive, organized individual who is comfortable in a high-visibility role.

Responsibilities

• Develop and update project timelines from initiation to completion across internal departments.
• Assist on print, digital and video projects, including trafficking all projects through the Agency.
• Help facilitate ongoing, timely and accurate communications to ensure all projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Track time on a daily basis.
• Reports to their assigned Ad Agency account manager.
• Partners with creative team on project initiatives.
• Adherence to all company-wide financial policies.

Skills

Project management

Ad agency experience

Pharma industry experience

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Location: Mettawa, IL, hybrid 3 days onsite, 2 days remoteType: 1 year contract with potential for extensionCompensation Range: $40-$45/hr W2

Responsibilities

• Develop and update project timelines from initiation to completion across internal departments.
• Assist on print, digital and video projects, including trafficking all projects through the Agency.
• Help facilitate ongoing, timely and accurate communications to ensure all projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Track time on a daily basis.
• Reports to their assigned Ad Agency account manager.
• Partners with creative team on project initiatives.
• Adherence to all company-wide financial policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree required.
• 5-10 years of ad agency experience required (minimum) within the last 3-5 years, project management experience a plus.
• 1-5 years of pharmaceutical experience within agency.
• Excellent communications Skills: verbal, presentation, written.
• High energy, positive, organized individual who is comfortable in a high-visibility role.
• Great collaborator with ability to focus on both the big picture and small details.

JOBID: JN -082026-143104#LI-CELLA#LI-MN1#PLEqual Opportunity Employer:

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Cella, a randstad digital company, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [e-mail].

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

Benefits

• medical
• prescription
• dental
• vision
• AD&D
• life insurance offerings
• short-term disability
• a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility)

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

About this company Cella is an award-winning leader in consulting, staffing and managed solutions for creative, marketing, digital and proposal development teams.

Location/Region: Lake Forest, IL (60045)