Director, Medical Project Management

Location: Mettawa IL 60045 (Hybrid, 3 days onsite) Duration: 06 months contract Job Description: The Medical Affairs Project Management (PM) team focuses on driving performance through learning, technology, and the practice of innovation. The Associate Director Project Management serves as both a primary point of contact and strategic partner for TA leadership. The scope of this role is global, supporting multiple Therapeutic areas (TAs) at a programmatic level (i.e. multiple related TAs). Responsibilities: 1. Strategic Partnership & Leadership Acts as a thought partner to the VP on HEOR priorities and enterprise leadership commitments. Creates priorities with clarity and focus. Serves as a delegate in meetings when needed. 2. Strategic Initiative Management Lead end-to-end project management for HEOR’s strategic initiatives (e.g., functional planning, launch readiness, qtrly ev gen reviews, etc). Develop clear charters, milestones, success metrics, and governance for key initiatives. Drive execution discipline with team ensuring timelines, deliverables, and interdependencies are managed proactively. Anticipate risks and implement mitigation strategies. 3. Operational Excellence Owns the planning and orchestration of leadership forums (NELT, XLT, planning sessions, offsites). Partners with cross functional partners to lead annual planning process Track progress against HEOR objectives , priorities and tactical plans Laise with commercial and medical project leads (PLs) to ensure HEOR alignment on key initiatives/events Liase with team to monitor resources, budgets, and headcount planning 4. Communications & Stakeholder Engagement Craft internal communications (slides, leadership messages, updates for cross-functional partners). Foster transparency by ensuring key messages cascade effectively throughout the V&E organization. Build bridges within V&E pillars and cross functional partners (e.g., IMAP, medical affairs, commercial teams, etc) to ensure HEOR delivers impact evidence generation. 5. Organizational & Talent Enablement Support culture initiatives by shaping engagement activities, pulse surveys, and feedback loops. Supports broader V&E initiatives with Grete Partners with MHI Ops leadership to ensure HEOR is included in ops planning initiatives Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in a scientific or business-related field is required. Project management certification (e.g. PMP) preferred. Applied knowledge of project management tools and processes (e.g. management of integration, scope, time, cost, quality, human resources, communications, risk and procurement). Performance measurement (e.g. metrics, dashboards). At least 10 years of experience pharmaceutical experience with a Bachelors, 9 years with MS, 8 Years with PhD. Experience should include 3-4 years of project management and/or process improvement related experience. Demonstrated management experience. Core Capabilities & Skills Required for MPM Enterprise leadership mindset and able to prioritize Strong project/program management expertise (PMP or equivalent a plus) Strategic thinking paired with operational excellence Exceptional communication, storytelling, and influencing skills Ability to manage multiple priorities and thrive in ambiguity and pivot with agility Understanding of the V&E strategic priorities , enterprise context, functional interdependencies, and business strategies. Skills: Project Management, Program management, Value and evidence, Dashboards, Metrics, operational excellence, process improvement Education: Bachelor’s Degree in a scientific or business-related field is required. About US Tech Solutions: US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com . US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Location: Mettawa, Illinois, US

Posted Date: 11/12/2025