Project Manager - Primary Market Research, Health & Life Science
Description:
• People in our Project Management roles at Escalent lead the projects internally and externally from end to end, driving the logistics and owning any vendor relationships involved in our work.
• Project Management positions are accountable for making the project work for:
• The Client (communication / on time delivery / quality / problem solving / sound process)
• The Company (Escalent process / financials / budget / margin)
• Our Partners / Vendors.
• You serve as:
• The one who “keeps the trains on schedule”
• Minder of the Scope, Time, Cost & Quality
• Owner of project status updates to clients
• Coordinator of resources for the project – whether internal or external.
• You will work closely with colleagues in Insights & Consulting and Sales & Strategic Growth on bids and cost estimates for accurate pricing of our solutions and bring a project management discipline to delivering our work on-time, at high quality, within budget and ideally with a healthy margin.
• Upon being awarded the work, you kick off the project with the internal systems and project team.
• You are critical to the Insights & Consulting roles as well as our Operations teams and Centers of Excellence in communicating timelines and making sure they are ready to support an on-time, on budget delivery of milestone or final deliverables.
• You will serve as a thinking partner to solve any problems encountered along the way.
Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in business related field required.
• Advanced degree a plus.
• A combination of experience and education can be considered in lieu of four-year degree.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in project management for complex projects/business processes, preferably market research projects.
• Proven project management experience (including cost estimating, field management, timeline, compliance and budget management etc.) with a focus on primary market research.
• 3+ years in a client-facing role, demonstrating excellent client relationship management.
• Experience managing market research projects for healthcare, pharma, or life sciences is highly desirable but not required.
• Advanced proficiency in managing quantitative (online) and qualitative (in -depth interviews, online focus groups etc.) research methodologies.
• Must be able to handle multiple project assignments simultaneously.
• Must have excellent time management skills.
• Must be detail-orientated, self-motivated and exhibit high ethical skills.
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) with project teams inside the company and clients outside.
• Able to work effectively within a team-oriented, highly collaborative environment.
Benefits:
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance - Large carriers on a national level (domestic partner coverage included)
• 401k with Company Match
• Flexible PTO - Feel no guilt in taking off a minimum of 3 weeks of “real” vacation time
• Paid Parental Leave - 12 weeks for maternity and 6 weeks for paternity, including adoption
• 12 Paid Company Holidays
• Hybrid/Virtual Work - Virtual-first workforce with employees in most states
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• People in our Project Management roles at Escalent lead the projects internally and externally from end to end, driving the logistics and owning any vendor relationships involved in our work.
• Project Management positions are accountable for making the project work for:
• The Client (communication / on time delivery / quality / problem solving / sound process)
• The Company (Escalent process / financials / budget / margin)
• Our Partners / Vendors.
• You serve as:
• The one who “keeps the trains on schedule”
• Minder of the Scope, Time, Cost & Quality
• Owner of project status updates to clients
• Coordinator of resources for the project – whether internal or external.
• You will work closely with colleagues in Insights & Consulting and Sales & Strategic Growth on bids and cost estimates for accurate pricing of our solutions and bring a project management discipline to delivering our work on-time, at high quality, within budget and ideally with a healthy margin.
• Upon being awarded the work, you kick off the project with the internal systems and project team.
• You are critical to the Insights & Consulting roles as well as our Operations teams and Centers of Excellence in communicating timelines and making sure they are ready to support an on-time, on budget delivery of milestone or final deliverables.
• You will serve as a thinking partner to solve any problems encountered along the way.
Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in business related field required.
• Advanced degree a plus.
• A combination of experience and education can be considered in lieu of four-year degree.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in project management for complex projects/business processes, preferably market research projects.
• Proven project management experience (including cost estimating, field management, timeline, compliance and budget management etc.) with a focus on primary market research.
• 3+ years in a client-facing role, demonstrating excellent client relationship management.
• Experience managing market research projects for healthcare, pharma, or life sciences is highly desirable but not required.
• Advanced proficiency in managing quantitative (online) and qualitative (in -depth interviews, online focus groups etc.) research methodologies.
• Must be able to handle multiple project assignments simultaneously.
• Must have excellent time management skills.
• Must be detail-orientated, self-motivated and exhibit high ethical skills.
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) with project teams inside the company and clients outside.
• Able to work effectively within a team-oriented, highly collaborative environment.
Benefits:
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance - Large carriers on a national level (domestic partner coverage included)
• 401k with Company Match
• Flexible PTO - Feel no guilt in taking off a minimum of 3 weeks of “real” vacation time
• Paid Parental Leave - 12 weeks for maternity and 6 weeks for paternity, including adoption
• 12 Paid Company Holidays
• Hybrid/Virtual Work - Virtual-first workforce with employees in most states
Apply Now
Apply Now