Senior Project/Client Relationship Manager
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ExecuSearch of Chicago
Princeton, NJ, US
Summary
Lead the execution of complex healthcare projects by managing timelines, budgets, and cross-functional teams to drive business impact. Act as the primary point of contact for clients and stakeholders to ensure project goals and deliverables are met.
Job Description
Overview
Are you a high-performing project manager who thrives in a purpose-driven environment? Do you want to lead meaningful work that leverages strategy, innovation, and equity to make real impact? Our client is looking for a Senior Project Manager who can turn big ideas into action — managing complex initiatives that drive change across health systems, communities, and cultures. In this role, you will work with cross-functional teams, manage client relationships, and ensure projects are executed on time and within scope. But this is more than timelines and task lists — you’ll also work alongside experts in data analytics, community engagement, and clinical trial innovation to bring insight-rich strategies to life.
Our client is redefining what it means to lead in healthcare strategy. Their mission is to reshape healthcare by integrating deep community insights, data-driven decision-making, and culturally intelligent strategies that unlock better outcomes for all — especially medically underserved populations. Key Strategic Focus Areas are:
- Clinical Trials & Diversity
- Community Engagement & Health Equity
- Culturally Responsive Communications
- Data & Insights Analytics
- Digital Innovation in Healthcare
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure high-quality execution of project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders
- Consult to refine project strategies that lead to demonstrable business impact for clients
- Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocations
- Serve as the primary party responsible for day-to-day project execution and tracking
- Manage project budgets, ensuring cost efficiency and adherence to financial parameters
- Coordinate cross-functional teams and act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders
- Collaborate with data and insights teams to translate metrics into actionable project decisions
- Facilitate communication among team members, ensuring all parties are kept informed of progress and changes
- Identify and mitigate risks throughout the project lifecycle
- Deliver regular updates to accountable leadership and clients, including project performance reports
- Engage with stakeholders proactively to gather insights, address concerns, and ensure alignment with their needs
Qualifications
Key Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in business, project management, or a related field (PMP certification a plus)
- PharmD or an equivalent advanced clinical degree (e.g., PA, NP, MS/PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmacology) required
- 5+ years of experience managing complex projects
- Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Able to operate in both a team environment and autonomously
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Experience working with or alongside data analytics teams is a plus
- Maintain excellent client relationships that lead to repeat business.
- Willingness to travel 25% – 30% domestically and internationally, as needed
Founded in 2004, ExecuSearch of Chicago is a national talent recruitment and solutions firm partnering with life sciences organizations to build high-performing teams. We specialize in Pharmaceutical & Biotech, Medical Device, Diagnostics, and Healthcare Services, supporting clients as they advance innovation and patient care.
Our mission is to deliver talent solutions that drive meaningful impact. We understand that every hire plays a critical role in bringing therapies to market and improving patient outcomes. By taking a consultative, relationship-driven approach, ExecuSearch helps clients secure the talent they need to move faster, scale smarter, and fulfill their mission to improve lives.
Founded
2004
Company size
2-10 employees
Industry
Staffing and Recruiting
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Chicago, Illinois
Founded in 2004, ExecuSearch of Chicago is a national talent recruitment and solutions firm partnering with life sciences organizations to build high-performing teams. We specialize in Pharmaceutical & Biotech, Medical Device, Diagnostics, and Healthcare Services, supporting clients as they advance innovation and patient care.
Our mission is to deliver talent solutions that drive meaningful impact. We understand that every hire plays a critical role in bringing therapies to market and improving patient outcomes. By taking a consultative, relationship-driven approach, ExecuSearch helps clients secure the talent they need to move faster, scale smarter, and fulfill their mission to improve lives.
Founded
2004
Company size
2-10 employees
Industry
Staffing and Recruiting
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Chicago, Illinois