Senior Project/Client Relationship Manager

EXECUSEARCH; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

EXECUSEARCH is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead strategic healthcare initiatives across health systems, communities, and cultures. You will manage cross-functional teams, client relationships, and ensure projects are delivered on time and within scope.

You’ll collaborate with data analytics, community engagement, and clinical trial innovation to turn insights into action, traveling up to 25–30% domestically and internationally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, project management, or a related field (PMP certification a plus)
• PharmD or an equivalent advanced clinical degree (e.g., PA, NP, MS/PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmacology) required
• 5+ years of experience managing complex projects
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Able to operate in both a team environment and autonomously
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience working with or alongside data analytics teams is a plus
• Maintain excellent client relationships that lead to repeat business.
• Willingness to travel 25% – 30% domestically and internationally, as needed

Responsibilities

• Ensure high-quality execution of project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders
• Consult to refine project strategies that lead to demonstrable business impact for clients
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocations
• Serve as the primary party responsible for day-to-day project execution and tracking
• Manage project budgets, ensuring cost efficiency and adherence to financial parameters
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders
• Collaborate with data and insights teams to translate metrics into actionable project decisions
• Facilitate communication among team members, ensuring all parties are kept informed of progress and changes
• Identify and mitigate risks throughout the project lifecycle
• Deliver regular updates to accountable leadership and clients, including project performance reports
• Engage with stakeholders proactively to gather insights, address concerns, and ensure alignment with their needs

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Autonomy

Written & Verbal Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

PMP certification (preferred)

PharmD or equivalent clinical degree

Job description

Overview

Are you a high-performing project manager who thrives in a purpose-driven environment? Do you want to lead meaningful work that leverages strategy, innovation, and equity to make real impact? Our client is looking for a Senior Project Manager who can turn big ideas into action — managing complex initiatives that drive change across health systems, communities, and cultures. In this role, you will work with cross-functional teams, manage client relationships, and ensure projects are executed on time and within scope. But this is more than timelines and task lists — you’ll also work alongside experts in data analytics, community engagement, and clinical trial innovation to bring insight-rich strategies to life.

Our client is redefining what it means to lead in healthcare strategy. Their mission is to reshape healthcare by integrating deep community insights, data-driven decision‑making, and culturally intelligent strategies that unlock better outcomes for all — especially medically underserved populations.

• Clinical Trials & Diversity
• Community Engagement & Health Equity
• Culturally Responsive Communications
• Data & Insights Analytics
• Digital Innovation in Healthcare

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure high-quality execution of project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders
• Consult to refine project strategies that lead to demonstrable business impact for clients
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocations
• Serve as the primary party responsible for day-to-day project execution and tracking
• Manage project budgets, ensuring cost efficiency and adherence to financial parameters
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders
• Collaborate with data and insights teams to translate metrics into actionable project decisions
• Facilitate communication among team members, ensuring all parties are kept informed of progress and changes
• Identify and mitigate risks throughout the project lifecycle
• Deliver regular updates to accountable leadership and clients, including project performance reports
• Engage with stakeholders proactively to gather insights, address concerns, and ensure alignment with their needs

Qualifications

Key Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, project management, or a related field (PMP certification a plus)
• PharmD or an equivalent advanced clinical degree (e.g., PA, NP, MS/PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmacology) required
• 5+ years of experience managing complex projects
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Able to operate in both a team environment and autonomously
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience working with or alongside data analytics teams is a plus
• Maintain excellent client relationships that lead to repeat business.
• Willingness to travel 25% – 30% domestically and internationally, as needed