Senior Project Manager

Onward Search; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.

Life Insurance.

401(k) Program.

Commuter Benefit.

eLearning and Ongoing Training.

Education Reimbursement.

Job summary

Onward Search in New York, NY seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead healthcare advertising and pharmaceutical promotion projects on a contract basis through year-end. EST candidates preferred.

You will manage scope, timelines, budgets; coordinate with management, account teams; apply Waterfall and Agile methods; ensure documentation and quality controls. Requires 4+ years PM experience, Bachelor's or equivalent, healthcare advertising familiarity, and strong communication and organizational

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum 4+ years of project management experience, preferably in healthcare advertising.
• Proven ability to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience supporting healthcare professional and direct-to-consumer marketing, with familiarity of pharmaceutical promotional guidelines preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead healthcare marketing and pharmaceutical promotion projects, ensuring timely delivery, scope compliance, and budget adherence.
• Collaborate with management and account teams to set project goals, schedules, staffing, and resource needs, utilizing Waterfall and Agile methodologies.
• Oversee project documentation, quality standards, and ensure process adherence throughout project execution.
• Develop estimates, forecasts, and resource plans while managing scope changes and financial performance.
• Facilitate communication with internal teams and clients, building strong stakeholder relationships and coordinating cross-functional efforts.

Skills

Project management

Healthcare advertising

Waterfall

Agile

Stakeholder management

Communication

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Waterfall

Agile

Job description

A leading healthcare advertising agency is hiring a Senior Project Manager to support their dynamic team. Our client specializes in healthcare marketing services. This is a contract role until the end of the year and offers an exciting opportunity to manage complex pharmaceutical projects. EST candidates preferred.

The application deadline for this role is 10/10/2026.

Senior Project Manager Responsibilities:

• Lead healthcare marketing and pharmaceutical promotion projects, ensuring timely delivery, scope compliance, and budget adherence.


• Collaborate with management and account teams to set project goals, schedules, staffing, and resource needs, utilizing Waterfall and Agile methodologies.


• Oversee project documentation, quality standards, and ensure process adherence throughout project execution.


• Develop estimates, forecasts, and resource plans while managing scope changes and financial performance.


• Facilitate communication with internal teams and clients, building strong stakeholder relationships and coordinating cross-functional efforts.

Senior Project Manager Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.


• Minimum 4+ years of project management experience, preferably in healthcare advertising.


• Proven ability to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.


• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.


• Experience supporting healthcare professional and direct-to-consumer marketing, with familiarity of pharmaceutical promotional guidelines preferred.

Perks and Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.


• Life Insurance.


• 401(k) Program.


• Commuter Benefit.


• eLearning and Ongoing Training.


• Education Reimbursement.

Eligibility requires working over 30 hours per week on an assignment lasting at least 10 weeks.