Program Manager, Medical Communications

precisionaq; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision AQ - Medical Communications is seeking a Program Manager to lead client programs, partnering with Scientific Directors and Strategic Account leaders to drive execution and ensure timely delivery of high-quality work.

You will oversee workflows, MLR processes, budgeting, invoicing, and vendor coordination, while mentoring junior team members and coordinating cross-functional teams to ensure compliant, efficient operations.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of project management experience in pharma-related services.
• Experience managing multiple projects, timelines, and deliverables.
• Strong verbal and written communication with clients and cross-functional teams.
• Experience with budgets, invoicing, or resource planning.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage project workflows to ensure successful execution.
• Coordinate MLR review processes and project documentation.
• Provide visibility into timelines, milestones, and financial performance.
• Partner with Scientific Directors and account leaders; mentor Program Coordinators.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Problem solving

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

PM tools

Datavision

Job description

Are you a highly organized project management professional who thrives in a fast-paced client services environment? Precision AQ is seeking a Program Manager to play a critical leadership role in the successful delivery of medical communications programs. In this position, you will partner closely with Scientific Directors, Strategic Account leaders, clients, and cross-functional teams to drive project execution, maintain operational excellence, and ensure timely delivery of high-quality work. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys balancing client partnership, process management, financial oversight, and team collaboration while contributing to impactful healthcare communications programs.

About You

You are a highly organized project manager who can successfully oversee multiple projects, stakeholders, timelines, and priorities simultaneously.

You are a proactive problem solver who anticipates challenges, identifies risks early, and develops effective solutions.

You excel at building relationships and communicating clearly with clients, vendors, and internal teams.

You enjoy working in a collaborative environment and serving as a key operational leader across complex programs.

You have a strong attention to detail and take pride in maintaining accurate project documentation, financial tracking, and workflow processes.

You are comfortable providing guidance and mentorship to junior team members while supporting their professional growth.

About the Role

As one of the three core leaders of the account team, the Program Manager is responsible for developing, managing, and communicating project workflows that ensure successful execution of client programs. You will serve as a vital operational partner to Scientific Directors and Strategic Account Directors/Managers, providing visibility into timelines, milestones, resource needs, financial performance, and project status.

In this role, you will oversee project workflows, coordinate medical/legal/regulatory (MLR) review processes, manage project documentation, and support financial tracking and invoicing activities. You will act as a primary client contact for project status updates, operational discussions, and financial communications while ensuring compliance with relevant client and industry requirements. Additionally, you may manage program logistics, coordinate vendor activities, and provide guidance and support to Program Coordinators.

Required Experience

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 1-3 years of project management experience within a pharmaceutical-related service business such as medical communications, healthcare advertising, sales training, or digital production.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects, timelines, stakeholders, and deliverables in a deadline-driven environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with clients and cross-functional teams.
• Experience supporting project budgets, financial monitoring, invoicing, or resource planning activities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and project management tools.
• Ability and willingness to travel as required.

Helpful Experience

• Experience managing Medical, Legal, and Regulatory (MLR) review processes.
• Knowledge of scientific publication planning processes and Datavision.
• Experience working with vendors, meeting logistics, or event planning activities.
• Previous experience coaching, training, or mentoring junior project management professionals.

Who We Are

Precision AQ - Medical Communications was founded with the simple belief that the scientific story is the foundation of every pharmaceutical brand. Our teams of inquisitive problem solvers and passionate creators dig deep to translate the science behind today's cutting-edge therapies, then communicate the science clearly and credibly. Our proven track record of long-tenured relationships with major pharmaceutical companies and leading bio-tech firms, and our inclusive, open-minded team culture are industry leading. This passionate work environment, paired with growth opportunity, professional development, compensation, and benefits, are why Precision AQ - Medical Communications was recognized as a Best Place to Work by the Philadelphia Business Journal for the last three years.

Are you ready to join a team committed to providing the best in science and strategy?

Precision is required by law in some states or cities to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This compensation range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to: skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Precision, it is not typi