Senior Manager Analytics(Pharma Analytics)

Avance Consulting; California (MO); Remote; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent staffing and recruiting firm is looking for an experienced Engagement Manager to lead Pharma projects. This role requires expertise in project management methodologies and proficiency in tools like JIRA and Power BI. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience in analytics within the pharma domain and strong leadership skills. You will be responsible for the entire project lifecycle, engaging stakeholders, and mentoring teams, ensuring projects meet scope, time, and budget expectations.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in leading analytical projects in pharma.
• Experience in client-facing roles.
• Strong financial concepts understanding.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end Pharma project lifecycle from initiation to closure.
• Define project scope, goals, deliverables, and success criteria.
• Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and resource allocation.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Project management methodologies

Education

MBA

Tools

MS Project

JIRA

Asana

Power BI

Tableau

Looker

Job description

Duration of Project: 3 Months - with a Possible Extension

Location/Address: Remote

You will be responsible for:

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Engagement Manager to join our team who will play a pivotal role in understanding Pharma client requirements, lead cross-functional teams in delivering complex projects on time, within scope, and on budget. The candidate should have a strong background in project management methodologies, stakeholder engagement, and strategic planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end Pharma project lifecycle from initiation to closure.
• Define project scope, goals, deliverables, and success criteria.
• Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and resource allocation.
• Manage project budgets, risks, and issues proactively.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, product, marketing, and operations.
• Communicate project status to stakeholders and executive leadership.
• Ensure adherence to project management standards and best practices (Agile, Scrum, or Waterfall).
• Mentor junior project managers and contribute to process improvements.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, JIRA, Asana).
• Design, develop, and maintain BI dashboards and reports using tools like Power BI, Tableau, or Looker.
• Analyze large datasets to identify trends, patterns, and actionable insights.
• Optimize data models and queries for performance and scalability.
• Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and security across BI platforms.
• Provide training and support to end-users on BI tools and data interpretation.

Qualifications

• MBA
• 10+ overall years of experience in leading analytical projects in pharma domain along with client facing role
• Should have managed large teams
• Proficient in financial concepts.
• Life science / pharma background would be mandatory
• Ability to deal with multiple stakeholders and manage client’s expectations
• Ability to take initiatives with excellent interpersonal skills
• Passion for networking and updating oneself with the latest market trends and relate it to identifying business opportunities
• Structured thinking and articulation
• Ability to manage pressure and work with multiple stakeholders

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Contract

Job function: Project Management

Industries: Staffing and Recruiting

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