Project Manager (Market Access) at Lockwood

This position can be based remotely (working from home) or at our headquarters in Stamford, CT. About Lockwood: Lockwood collaborates with clients in the pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device industries to identify effective, holistic, science-based strategies to address their objectives through market access communications. Our clients count on us to challenge their assumptions and help them creatively navigate around obstacles. From strategy through execution, we focus on accuracy, transparency, and scientific value to create programs that are evidence-based, clinically relevant, and contribute to the development of our clients’ brands. Over a third of our staff hold advanced scientific, pharmacy, or medical degrees, and most work from where they live. Because our flexible structure provides better work-life balance, we attract the best talent, facilitate their best work, and as a result, are more responsive to our clients, wherever and whenever they do business. Summary: The Project Manager, Market Access will have a hands-on role within our Project Management department. They are responsible for the assistance and support of our pharma/medical device business teams in shepherding digital projects on assigned business units, from project initiation through completion. Project Managers will have oversight on daily responsibilities and tasks to keep their assigned business units running smoothly. Responsibilities • Manage multiple projects and priorities on across assigned brands, being accountable for project results and drive decision-making along with brand leaders, direct report staff, and external stakeholders • Create detailed roadmaps and project plans, overseeing the day-to-day operation of a cross-functional team operating in a nimble and agile process • Own the full lifecycle of projects on assigned brands from initiation to through final submission • Prioritize tasks, communicate deliverables, ensure the team stays on targets with budgets and deadlines and regularly communicate with senior leadership on the status of projects, escalating issues as needed • Work with brand leaders and cross-functional team members, to holistically manage the delivery of assets across various platforms and navigate competing priorities, allocating project management resources appropriately, and effectively clearing roadblocks. • Ensure status meetings, hot sheets, timelines, and meeting notes are prepared for all assigned projects and escalate to senior management as needed Education: • College degree, preferably in marketing, advertising, communications or science/medicine Professional Skills and Requirements: • 2-3+ years of experience in a project management role in an agency setting • Ability to run large scale, complex projects • Experience managing diverse projects • Experience in managing project scope and profitability • Advanced proficiency with project management software