Project Manager

Petauri; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Petauri is seeking a Project Manager to drive pharmaceutical marketing initiatives, coordinating cross‑functional teams to develop timelines and ensure on‑time, in‑scope delivery. The role requires a strong organizational mindset, attention to detail, and the ability to navigate a highly regulated environment.

The ideal candidate brings 2+ years in life sciences project management, experience with Wrike or similar tools, and a proven track record of risk management and process improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2+ years of project management experience in a life sciences agency.
• Experience with Wrike, Smartsheet or WorkFront is preferred.
• Proven ability to solve complex problems and manage risks.
• Launch experience and change management skills are valued.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains detailed project timelines for all stakeholders.
• Manages day-to-day project activities including status tracking and documentation.
• Identifies risks and escalates issues with proposed solutions to keep projects on track.
• Partners with internal teams and external vendors to manage scope, resources, and deliverables.
• Leads internal meetings and follows up on action items; supports post-project evaluations.

Skills

Problem solving

Risk management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Change management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Wrike

Smartsheet

WorkFront

Job description

• Collaborates with Account, Creative, Strategy, and Clinical Services teams to ensure alignment on project goals and deliverables
• Supports a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Participates in team meetings and contributes to a positive, solutions-oriented work environment
• Embodies the agency’s core values and promotes a high standard of professionalism and integrity

Brief Description

Team

• Collaborates with Account, Creative, Strategy, and Clinical Services teams to ensure alignment on project goals and deliverables
• Supports a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Participates in team meetings and contributes to a positive, solutions-oriented work environment
• Embodies the agency’s core values and promotes a high standard of professionalism and integrity

Key Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains detailed project timelines, ensuring all stakeholders are informed of key milestones and deadlines
• Manages day-to-day project activities, including status tracking, meeting coordination, and documentation
• Proactively identifies risks and roadblocks, escalating issues and proposing solutions to keep projects on track
• Partners with internal teams and external vendors to manage project scope, resources, and deliverables
• Facilitates internal meetings, ensuring clear communication and follow-up on action items
• Supports post-project evaluations to identify learnings and opportunities for process improvement

Operations

• Utilizes project management tools and systems to track progress, manage documentation, and report on project health
• Contributes to the development and refinement of project management best practices and SOPs
• Collaborates PM leadership and account teams to support resource planning

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required; or the equivalent combination of education and/or relevant work experience
• 2+ years of experience in project management at a life sciences agency; market access agency experience is preferred but not a requirement
• Working understanding of agency process (including both digital and print resources), job-tracking systems and/or Project Management software (i.e., Smartsheet, WorkFront, etc.), and best practices; direct experience with Wrike platform is preferred but not a requirement
• Proven ability to solve complex problems, manage conflict resolution, and collaborate with others
• Launch experience is preferred
• Exceeds at identifying and managing risk implications
• Ability to drive change and achieve results in a dynamic environment

Summary

The Project Manager is responsible for the successful execution of pharmaceutical marketing initiatives by developing timelines, coordinating cross‑functional teams, and ensuring projects are delivered on time and within scope. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast‑paced, highly regulated environment.

About Petauri

Certified as a 2026 Great Place to Work®, Petauri takes pride in having a culture rooted in trust, collaboration, and a strong sense of community. We seek to attract individuals from a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to join us in our mission of improving patient outcomes by accelerating access to life changing healthcare innovations. A global healthcare consulting and solutions organization, Petauri brings together decades of experience across market access, evidence generation, medical communications, commercialization strategy, and policy to help life sciences organizations navigate complex healthcare challenges with clarity, integrity, and impact.

About Petauri MAx

Petauri MAx is a strategic payer market access marketing agency, bridging the gap between clinical innovation and commercial success by shaping strategies that optimize the path to access. The team collaborates with life science manufacturers to provide actionable, customized strategies that streamline pathways to access and reimbursement.