Marketing Project Manager

Location: Lake Forest, IllinoisJob Type: ContractCompensation Range: $30 - 50 per hourWe're building a talent pool for upcoming Creative/Marketing Project Management opportunities incoming from our client in the pharmaceutical industry. Please note that specific pay rates and project details will vary depending on the individual role that arises.This search is focused on identifying professionals across all experience levels-from Junior Project Managers to experienced Senior Project Leaders-who possess the unique skill set required to manage complex creative execution within a rigorous regulatory framework. Candidates must demonstrate a strong background in managing marketing and advertising projects within a highly regulated industry (Pharmaceutical, Biotech, or Medical Devices) coupled with direct experience in a digital or creative agency environment.Hybrid Requirement: Candidates must be local to the Chicagoland area and able to reliably commute to Lake Forest, IL 2-3 days per week. Remote applicants will not be considered.Responsibilities:The Project Manager is responsible for ensuring the successful, compliant, and timely execution of the client's advertising and promotional campaigns. This role requires disciplined coordination between creative strategy and regulatory necessity.Project Governance: Manage the full lifecycle of creative marketing projects, including digital initiatives, omnichannel campaigns, and print materials, for key pharmaceutical brands.Regulatory Workflow: Facilitate all project materials through the necessary Material Review Process (MRP/MLR). This involves precise coordination and sign-off from cross-functional teams, including Medical, Legal, Regulatory, Compliance, and Commercial stakeholders. Proficiency with industry platforms such as Veeva PromoMats is highly desirable.Process Implementation: Establish, maintain, and enforce project timelines, scopes, and budgets. The ability to manage a high volume of concurrent projects efficiently is essential.Stakeholder Coordination: Act as the primary interface, bridging communications between internal brand teams, external creative agencies, and internal review committees.Risk Mitigation: Proactively manage resource allocation, identify potential project risks, and implement effective contingency plans, providing concise status updates to leadership.Qualifications:Regulated Industry Focus: Documented professional experience (minimum 2 years for Junior, 5+ years for Senior roles) working within the pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical device sectors. A comprehensive understanding of promotional material review and compliance (MLR/MRP) is mandatory.Agency Experience: Prior experience working directly for, or in close partnership with, a digital, advertising, or creative agency.Project Management Acumen: Demonstrated success managing multiple complex projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment. Formal certifications, such as PMP, are considered valuable, particularly for Mid-to-Senior level applicants.Technology Proficiency: Experience with enterprise-level project management and marketing technology tools, including Veeva PromoMats, Workfront, Adobe Suite, and MS Office.Academic Background: A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, or a related discipline is required.Key Competencies:Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills suitable for executive-level interaction.Attention to Detail: Uncompromising commitment to accuracy and quality control necessary in a highly regulated setting.Proactivity: An innate ability to anticipate challenges and drive solutions independently. Skills:Digital Marketing,Project ManagementJobID: 4 Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Cella, a randstad digital company, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Cella by randstad digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). This posting is open for thirty (30) days.PandoLogic. Category:Marketing & Biz Dev, Location:Lake Forest, IL-60045