Associate Director, Project Management

Description

Position at WebMD

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Associate Director, Project Management – WebMD/Medscape Medical Affairs

Are you a seasoned digital project manager or former account director from a med comms or medical education agency? Do you thrive on leading complex digital programmes that make a real impact in healthcare? WebMD/Medscape Medical Affairs is looking for a strategic, hands-on Associate Director, Project Management to drive flawless delivery of global digital programmes for top pharmaceutical clients.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of project managers across multiple client programmes.

• Oversee end-to-end delivery of digital Medical Affairs initiatives, including education hubs, videos, slide decks, email campaigns, and live/virtual meeting content.

• Collaborate closely with Account Management, Editorial, Scientific, Creative, and global teams to ensure client priorities are met on time and on budget.

• Drive operational excellence—streamline processes, maintain compliance, and champion continuous improvement.

• Act as a senior escalation point for project challenges, risk management, and resource alignment.

Who You Are:

• 7–10+ years in project management within med comms, medical education, or pharma agencies, ideally with digital programme experience.

• Experienced in managing teams and mentoring PM talent.

• Comfortable translating client priorities into actionable plans while keeping projects on track.

• Strong communicator, collaborator, and problem-solver with a proactive mindset.

• Knowledgeable about global pharma regulations (ABPI, EMA) and able to navigate complex, cross-functional environments across multiple time zones.

Why Join Us:

• Work on innovative digital programmes that reach healthcare professionals worldwide.

• Lead and grow a talented PM team in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

• Be part of a respected brand in Medical Affairs and make an impact on the future of digital healthcare education.