Discovery · 4 days ago
Project Manager
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$60K/yr - $79K/yrDiscovery 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.
AdvertisingHealth Care
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)
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
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
Discovery
Discovery is a Publicis Health agency focused on identifying and implementing key collaborative advocacy strategies.
Founded in 1987
11-50 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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