Senior Associate, Project Management

Company Description

Position: Sr. Associate, Project Manager

About Razorfish Health

Razorfish Health is unique among the roster of the largest healthcare agencies. Here’s why:

At Razorfish Health, we were built on re-invention. We were one of the very first digital agencies more than two decades ago, and we have continued to reinvent our agency, our team, and we specialize in re-inventing brands, campaigns and categories every day.

We have the deepest team of credentialed medical scientists, an award winning creative team, and an in-house data analytics team which allows us to understand the insights driving physicians, payers, and patients and to create ideas that help transform our clients’ brands.

We have offices in New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, and London with over 300 colleagues, serving a broad base of clients including 4 of the top 10 pharma companies, as well as OTC, biotech and health systems and hospitals.

In a sea of same, we swim differently. Our people are unique. Our perspectives are unique. Find out why our employees are proud to say #IAmARazorfish.

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Job Description

Overall Description

Our Sr. Associate, Project Manager helps by executing full projects.  The Senior Associate is responsible for the execution of small-scale deliverables under the guidance of a more senior Project Manager. The individual would create/manage project plans and budgets and plan overall QC approach for all assigned projects. He/she should exhibit professional and motivating behavior.

Functions and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Knowledge

• Agency process: Demonstrates significant knowledge of agency procedures. Adheres to agency process.
• Client finances: Able to prepare accurate project estimates and statements of work
• Scope Creep: Identifies and escalates scope creep
• Vendor Management: Uses negotiating skills to procure vendors
• PM Technical Skills: Familiar with generally accepted project management terms and best practices
• Technology: Continuously learning technology and ability to quickly adapt to new technologies

Strategy

• Project Plans: Creates and manages project plans and budgets
• Quality Control: Plans overall QC approach for all assigned projects

Tactics and Execution

• Scope Definition: Owns scope definition and management for smaller scale engagements
• Cost Management: Responsible for cost management on all projects
• Estimates: Independently estimates small engagements
• Internal Relationships: Responsible for successful collaboration with core team

Client Relationship

• Communication: Effectively communicates basic agency recommendations to internal and external clients.  Demonstrates influence and diplomacy in written and verbal communications

• Writing: Has proficient business writing skills

Qualifications

Qualifications

• 1+ years applicable experience as a Project Coordinator in an agency setting is helpful but not required.
• Interactive & Digital experience is strongly preferred.
• Healthcare or Pharma experience is desired.
• Bachelor's degree Marketing, MIS, or Business Administration or related field is preferred.
• Solid understanding of project management methodology including the ability to identify and resolve issues, manage risk and develop detailed work plans and specifications.
• Experience interfacing with clients on technical delivery projects
• Must have an understanding of basic finance and budget management.
• Interest in Project management and Pharma Advertising is a must.

Not all applicants will be contacted. Publicis Health & Razorfish Health are equal opportunity employers. No vendor/agency solicitation please.

About Publicis Health

Publicis Health is the world’s premier health-oriented agency network. A division of Publicis Groupe, Publicis Health manages top-tier agencies specializing in promoting innovative solutions in advertising, digital, branding, message delivery, market access, and medical communications. Publicis Health’s mission is to be the indispensable force for health and wellness business transformation through the alchemy of creativity and tec