Project Manager – Medical Affairs (Director Level)

Hiring: Project Manager – Medical Affairs (Director Level)
📍 Location: Fully Remote | Parsippany, NJ (Market Location)
📅 Duration: 6-Month Contract
💼 Industry: Pharmaceutical / Biotechnology / Life Sciences
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager – Medical Affairs (Director Level) to lead and coordinate strategic Medical Affairs projects within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
The ideal candidate will have strong project management skills, experience working with cross-functional teams, and the ability to manage complex initiatives from planning through execution while ensuring timelines, budgets, and compliance requirements are met.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage Medical Affairs projects from initiation through completion.
Develop project plans, timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
Coordinate with Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Regulatory, Legal, Compliance, Commercial, and other teams.
Track project progress, identify risks, resolve issues, and ensure timely delivery.
Support therapeutic area strategy and annual Plan of Action (POA) execution.
Manage project budgets, resource planning, dashboards, and leadership updates.
Coordinate Medical Affairs activities, including advisory boards, medical congresses, medical education, evidence generation, and insight collection.
Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable healthcare regulations.
Identify opportunities to improve project processes and operational efficiency.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Healthcare, Business, or a related field, with relevant industry experience; or an advanced degree with 8+ years of relevant experience, as applicable to the candidate's background.
Strong experience managing complex, cross-functional projects in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare, or life sciences organizations.
Experience in Medical Affairs, Medical Operations, Clinical Development, or related functions is highly preferred.
Proven ability to manage project plans, timelines, budgets, risks, and stakeholder communications.
Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
Experience with project management tools, dashboards, and reporting systems.
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced degree (MBA, MPH, MS, PharmD, or PhD).
PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, or equivalent project management certification.
Experience supporting Medical Affairs strategy, evidence generation, product launches, congress activities, or lifecycle management.
Ability to influence stakeholders and drive execution in a matrix organization.
Ideal Candidate
We are looking for a proactive, organized, and strategic project management professional who can work independently, manage competing priorities, collaborate with senior stakeholders, and deliver results in a fast-paced pharmaceutical environment.
📩 Interested candidates: Please apply through LinkedIn or share your updated resume for consideration.
Please mention your relevant Medical Affairs / pharmaceutical project management experience when applying.

Work arrangement
Yes