Hiring: Junior Project Manager - Pharma Life Science South San Francisco, CA
We are seeking a highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented Junior IT Project Manager to join our Commercial IT PMO team. In this role, you will support the planning, execution, and delivery of strategic technology initiatives that drive our Master Data (MDM), CRM & Sales engagement. As a Junior PM, you will work closely with senior project managers, business analysts, cross-functional commercial teams, and external IT vendors. This is an excellent opportunity for an aspiring IT project manager to gain hands-on experience in a highly regulated, fast-paced pharmaceutical environment.
Role: Junior Project Manager - Pharma Life Science
Type: Long Term Contract
Location: South San Francisco, CA
Responsibilities:
Project Planning & Tracking
Assist in defining project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with senior management and business stakeholders.
Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, tracking milestones using tools like Monday.com, MS Project, Jira, Smart Sheet, or Asana.
Monitor daily project tasks and ensure project team members are meeting their respective deadlines.
Governance, Documentation & Compliance
Maintain the RAID Log (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, and Dependencies) and escalate critical issues to the Senior PM as necessary.
Organize, schedule, and facilitate project team meetings; draft and distribute comprehensive meeting agendas and minutes.
Commercial Stakeholder & Vendor Management
Act as a central liaison between Commercial business units (Marketing, Sales, Market Access) and technical build teams.
Coordinate deliverables with external SaaS vendors, digital agencies, and software development teams.
Assist in managing the User Acceptance Testing (UAT) phase by coordinating business testers and compiling feedback.
Cross-functional team coordination and coordination with the Global Team
Required Skills & Qualifications
Experience: 4 to 5 years of experience in project coordination, business analysis, or IT support ideally within the healthcare, biotech, or pharmaceutical sector.
Pharma Commercial Knowledge (Preferred): Familiarity with tools like MDM, Veeva CRM / Salesforce, Adobe Experience Cloud, or data platforms like Veeva Promo Mats is a huge plus.
Methodologies: Basic understanding of project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall).
Soft Skills: Exceptional organizational skills, strong written and verbal communication, and the ability to navigate shifting priorities in a corporate landscape.
Certifications (Optional but a plus): CAPM (Certified Associate in Project Management), CSM (Certified Scrum Master), or Prince2 Foundation.
Education & Experience
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field.
Interested or open to new opportunities?
Please send your updated resume with contact details to
Thanks and Regards
Vikas Mahindrakar
Direct:
New York Technology Partners
120 Wood Avenue S | Suite 504 | Iselin, NJ 08830
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