Senior Project Manager, Life Sciences - Indianapolis Health (Remote)

Overview

Milliman's Indianapolis Health Practice is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Senior Project Manager, Life Sciences to support our growing practice. This role will focus on managing complex client engagements, coordinating cross-functional teams, and ensuring projects are delivered on time and within scope. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and possess strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Serve as internal lead for and coordinate annual brand strategic and tactical planning processes
• Support process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and quality in project delivery
• Participate in client meetings concerned with ideation, development and execution of tactics, in partnership with the Project Lead
• Execute training and development planning for Account Executives
• Contribute to achieving practice business development goals through prospective client engagement and coordinating tactical elements of the marketing plan
• Plan, execute, and oversee multiple projects, ensuring alignment with client goals and Milliman standards
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, including schedules, budgets, and resource allocations
• Facilitate communication between internal teams, clients, and stakeholders, serving as the primary point of contact
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies as needed
• Prepare detailed project documentation, including status reports, meeting agendas, and post-project evaluations
• Foster collaboration and ensure effective coordination across departments to achieve project objectives

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, tools, and software (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, or similar)
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Experience working with diverse teams and fostering an inclusive environment is a plus

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in business, management, or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of project management experience, preferably in a consulting, financial, or technical environment

Preferred

• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification or equivalent

The Team

The pharmaceutical consulting team is a group of 40 individuals in the Indianapolis Health practice from varying backgrounds including actuaries, data analysts, pharmacists, and graphic designers. This group works primarily with pharmaceutical manufacturers by combining healthcare and payer knowledge, available data, analytic rigor, and industry experience to produce strategic and tactical insights for their clients.

Location

This role is based out of the Milliman office in Indianapolis, IN but candidates hired into this role may work remotely anywhere in the US.

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $87,000 - $177,000, depending on a combination of factors, including, but not limited to, education, relevant work experience, qualifications, skills, certifications, location, etc.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees’ health, financial security, and well-being. Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental and Vision - Coverage for employees, dependents, and domestic partners.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Confidential support for personal and work-related challenges.
• 401(k) Plan - Includes a company matching program and profit-sharing contributions.
• Discretionary Bonus Program – Recognizing employee contributions.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) - Pre-tax savings for dependent care, transportation, and eligible medical expenses.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) - Begins accruing on the first day of work;
  • Full-time employees accrue 15 days per year.
  • Employees working less full-time accrue PTO on a prorated basis.
• Holidays - A minimum of 10 observed holidays per year.
• Family Building Benefits including Adoption and fertility assistance.
• Paid Parental Leave - Up to 12 weeks of paid leave for employees who meet eligibility criteria.
• Life Insurance & AD&D - 100% of premiums covered by Milliman.
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability – Fully paid by Milliman.

Who We Are

Independent for 75 years, Milliman delivers market-leading services and solutions to clients worldwide. Today, we are helping companies take on some of the world’s most critical and complex issues, including retirement funding and healthcare financing, risk management and regulatory compliance, data analytics and business transformation.

Milliman invests in skills training and career development, and gives all employees access to a variety of learning and mentoring opportunities. Our growing number of Milliman Employee Resource Groups (ERG’s) are employee-led communities that influence policy decisions, develop future leaders, and amplify the voices of their constituents. We encourage our employees to give back to their varied professions, including leadership in professional organizations. Please visit our web site (https://www.milliman.com/en/social-impact) to learn more about Milliman’s commitments to our people, diversity and inclusion, social impact and sustainability.

Through a team of professionals ranging from actuaries to clinicians, technology specialists to plan administrators, we offer unparalleled expertise in employee benefits, investment consulting, healthcare, life insurance and financial services, and property and casualty insurance.

Equal Opportunity 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

The expected application deadline for this job is March 23, 2025. 

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Salary : $87,000 - $177,000