Senior Project Manager

About JPA Health

JPA Health is a fully integrated marketing, communications and medical communications agency for clients ranging from emerging biotech to established pharmaceutical companies and public health organizations. We work exclusively within the health sector. We share our clients’ commitment to making people healthier. In fact, some might say we are obsessed with improving and protecting lives. Check out our sizzle reel!

The Role

JPA Health is seeking an experienced and highly organized Senior Project Manager to join our Life Sciences Communications (PR) Practice. This role is ideal for a collaborative leader who thrives in a fast-paced agency environment, has proven experience with pharmaceutical and biotech clients, and is eager to organize and manage our teams through exceptional communication skills and project management fundamentals. 

This position is hybrid, requiring attendance in one of our JPA offices (New York, NY or Washington, DC, or Boston, MA).

The Responsibilities

As a Sr. Project Manager, you will manage integrated communications deliverables while being a key partner across our cross functional JPA teams and our clients. Responsibilities include: 

• Resource Management: Ensure that each project has the right resources assigned with the right skills. PR projects are fast-tracked and often unplanned, so making quick plans and executing high quality work quickly is paramount.
• Client Contracts: The Sr. Project Manager will lead the creation and management of our annual and one-off Statement of Work (contract) with our clients. The goal is to properly plan projects and the relationship to be successful for our clients and JPAs P&L.
• Client Financial & Change Management: Responsible for leading weekly, month-end, quarterly and year-end client financial management activities. This includes the client budget trackers, forecasting and pro-active change management through Change Orders. Also includes creating and maintaining the calendar of financial activities for our clients and JPA
• Communication Excellence: Through the hot sheets, team status meetings to consistently and clearly communicate and document deliverables so JPA cross functional teams know exactly what to do in what order.
• Client Leadership: Lead client discussions and build a trusting relationship so they value and are aware of: Financials, change management, timelines, scope tracking, short- and long-term planning, invoicing & forecasting.
• Team Leadership: Mentor and guide account teams, fostering professional development and collaboration. 
  
  

About You

Our ideal candidate must have:

• Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of project management experience (or 12 years in lieu of a degree).
• Industry knowledge and experience in Life Sciences PR, Marketing or Med Comm agencies required.
• Deep knowledge of Project Management methodologies and tools.
• Experienced and comfortable with direct communications with clients – internal and external.
• Demonstrated experience with managing multiple projects across accounts and diverse internal and external stakeholders.
• Proven ability to oversee budgets and meet financial goals.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and adjust strategies and approaches when faced with new situations.
• Exceptional organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Prioritize clear communication to ensure everyone feels valued and supported.
• When faced with challenges, you excel at thinking outside the box, using creativity and resourcefulness to find innovative solutions that benefit both the immediate situation and the long-term goals of the project.
  
  

We Would Be Thrilled If You Also Have

• PMP Certification
  
  

What Makes Us Different

JPA Health offers you the opportunity to work with purpose as you achieve extraordinary results for our clients. You will elevate your career in an environment that thrives at the intersection of wellness, connection, and compassion. Our mission to help people live healthier lives begins with you.

Our approach prioritizes compassion to ensure you and your family flourish. We promote flexibility with adaptable work arrangements for a balanced personal and professional life. Our Collaboration Days are designed to strengthen relationships and enhance well-being. Respect, inclusion, camaraderie, and connection – this is the heart of our agency’s ethos. We elevate each other. We work collaboratively. And we push ourselves to think bigger.

In Addition, JPA Health Offers

• Paid time off when you need it most: 20 days PTO, 10 holidays, Sabbatical, bereavement & compassion leave, parental leave, civic duty, volunteer time and year-end office closure.
• Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning, internal webinars through JPA’s Elevate Institute, tuition reimbursement, paid professional development, and paid learning and development time.
• An impressive and comprehensive benefits package that supports you and your family’s physical, mental and financial well-being.
• Competitive pay and opportunities to advance. The anticipated starting pay for this role is between $130,000 - $150,000 annually, based on a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, qualifications, and location. You may also be eligible for performance-based bonuses. We review compensation annually and evaluate readiness for promotions every quarter.
  
  

At JPA Health, we are committed to fostering a culture of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). We believe that our strength lies in the diversity of our team, and we strive to create an environment where every individual feels valued, respected, and heard. We are dedicated to promoting equity in all aspects of our work, ensuring that all employees have equal access to opportunities and resources. We are inclusive, welcoming individuals of all races, genders, sexual orientations, religions, national origins, disabilities, and ages. Our commitment to DEI extends beyond our organization, influencing the work we do and the partnerships we build. We believe that by embracing DEI, we can drive innovation, enhance our services, and contribute to a healthier society.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position with JPA Health, please contact us for assistance at Recruiting@jpa.com.