Project Manager

Discovery is a Publicis Health company focused on collaborative advocacy strategies for pharmaceutical companies. The Project Manager will support project execution, manage client relationships, and handle administrative tasks, while ensuring effective communication and coordination within a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities Basic knowledge of clients’ therapeutic category(s), audiences, and related advocacy issues Basic understanding of advocacy account’s strategic drivers and competitors Basic research skills; able to locate information on advocacy landscape and therapeutic areas as required Ability to communicate research results effectively and concisely Assist with execution of project-based advocacy tactics Initial development of communications and internal materials such as briefs and timelines as needed Keeps accurate and organized records of estimates and estimate revisions Contributes to accurate and thorough documentation: status reports, timelines, agendas, etc Supports creative brief development and relationships with cross functional teams Contact with key clients and stakeholders, as needed Supports development and maintenance of clients’ budgets; understands the connection between work effort, hours spent and budget; familiarity with and adherence to agency financial and operating procedures and policies. Organizes budgets, invoices, client budget trackers, other financial measures; begins to develop, analyze and review individual and overall budgets Assists with the creation of project estimates via a cross-capability collaborative approach Understanding of agency organization and process. Ensures projects flow through the agency correctly in a timely manner. Utilizes cross functional team members for knowledge and experience Continuously learning technology including internal and external systems; basic to intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) Skills Bachelor's degree required Ability to deal with ambiguity Strong writing skills for professional correspondence Demonstrates the ability to collaborate and think creatively Solutions oriented. Resourceful. Knows when to alert management to an issue Exhibits integrity and trust Self-starter; exhibits self-development and independence Highly organized Clear communication skills Collaborative team player Able thrive in fast paced work environment with frequent changes in project scope and workload Demonstrated interest in advocacy or healthcare communications environment preferred Agency experience a plus Advocacy and policy experience are a plus Non-profit experience is a plus Benefits Medical coverage Dental Vision Disability 401K Parental and family care leave Family forming assistance Tuition reimbursement Flexible time off Company Overview Discovery is a Publicis Health agency focused on identifying and implementing key collaborative advocacy strategies. It was founded in 1987, and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, USA, with a workforce of 11-50 employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship Discovery has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 3 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.