The Lockwood Group, LLC

Freelance Project Manager - Medical Communications

United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Pharmaceutical, Biotech, Medical Device, Medical CommunicationsIndustries

Requirements

A bachelor's degree is required, along with three to five years of relevant project management experience in a healthcare communications environment. Candidates must possess the ability to grasp and retain scientific information, demonstrate strong technical aptitude, and have working knowledge of project management principles. Exceptional communication skills, experience leading multidisciplinary teams, strong financial management skills, high organization, adeptness at multitasking and prioritizing, and the ability to motivate others are also essential.

Responsibilities

The Project Manager will manage all aspects of medical communications projects from inception to completion, including content development, advisory boards, and speaker training. This includes facilitating multidisciplinary project teams, interfacing with internal departments, meeting client and management expectations, establishing faculty relationships, and ensuring programs stay on target and within budget. Responsibilities also involve budget development, maintenance, and reconciliation, managing external suppliers, keeping programs on time and focused on objectives, providing ongoing updates to internal team members and clients, and resource management. The role requires building and maintaining strong client and faculty relationships, ensuring client expectations are met, developing new project budgets, contributing to new business development, managing project finances, scheduling and conducting project meetings, and overseeing the development of all project activities. Additionally, the Project Manager will assist in training new team members and maintain company policies and standard operating procedures.

Skills

Project Management
Medical Communications
Content Development
Advisory Boards
Speaker Training
Team Leadership
Budget Management
Client Relations
Vendor Management
Resource Management
Pharmaceutical Industry
Biotech Industry
Medical Device Industry

The Lockwood Group, LLC

Healthcare consulting for drug development support

About The Lockwood Group, LLC

The Lockwood Group provides consulting services specifically for the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries, focusing on clients in the later stages of drug development, particularly after Phase 2 clinical trials. The company assists pharmaceutical and biotech firms by creating strategic publication plans that communicate scientific data and research findings accurately and in compliance with regulatory standards. They also support clients during the prelaunch phase of their products by identifying market needs and collaborating through the launch process to ensure success. A unique aspect of The Lockwood Group is its medical animation affiliate, Random42, which produces engaging and scientifically accurate visual content to help convey complex information. Their business model is based on service fees for consulting and project work, with a commitment to delivering high-quality communications and strategic support to help clients thrive in the competitive healthcare landscape.

Stamford, ConnecticutHeadquarters
2007Year Founded
ACQUISITIONCompany Stage
Consulting, HealthcareIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Remote Work Options
Flexible Work Hours

Risks

Emerging firms using AI-driven content creation threaten market share.
Pharmaceutical companies developing in-house teams may reduce demand for external services.
Tightening EU regulatory standards could increase compliance costs.

Differentiation

Specializes in healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors, focusing on advanced drug development stages.
Offers strategic publication plans tailored to specific audiences and regulatory standards.
Provides commercial support during prelaunch, launch, and post-launch phases.

Upsides

Increased demand for digital health solutions boosts growth in medical communications.
Rise of personalized medicine creates opportunities for specialized communication strategies.
Integration of AI enhances publication strategies and data analysis capabilities.

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