Senior Project Manager at AbelsonTaylor

Chicago, Illinois, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
HealthcareIndustries

Requirements

  • Minimum of a bachelor’s degree with emphasis in advertising/marketing and/or communications
  • Preferably 6+ years of agency or client-related pharma experience, demonstrating comprehensive understanding of advertising, marketing, media, creative, production, and research
  • Experience with key milestones in a product’s lifecycle (e.g., label changes, campaign launches)
  • Proficiency in managing jobs across multiple mediums, including digital and video
  • Previous management experience preferred
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience leading client meetings and building relationships
  • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to address complex project challenges
  • Experience with Project Management tools (e.g., Workamajig, Workfront, Excel)

Responsibilities

  • Lead high-profile projects involving unique technology, processes, or workflows; develop timelines, estimates, and scenarios as needed; monitor and adjust workflows and resources to optimize project efficiency
  • Supervise Associate Project Managers (APMs) on routing, approval processes, and client change documentation; escalate issues to the Project Director when necessary
  • Manage project budgets and timelines rigorously; monitor scope progress, identify work breakdowns, and proactively estimate for project changes; communicate overages to internal and client teams as required
  • Lead status and project-related discussions with clients, partner agencies, and third parties; provide insights on project deliverables, scope changes, contingencies, and financial implications
  • Utilize Project Management Software (e.g., Workamajig, Workfront, Excel) to automate tasks, ensure quality, and improve process efficiency
  • Develop conference reports and meeting recaps, ensuring clear communication internally and externally; lead internal cross-functional meetings and provide project management insights to clients as needed
  • Oversee weekly and monthly client financial reporting, including billing summaries and financial analysis; provide regular updates to senior management as required
  • Manage the employee lifecycle for APMs, including onboarding, training, development, and conducting performance reviews; address HR issues and escalate to senior management when necessary
  • Oversee the day-to-day operations for assigned brand(s), ensuring projects are executed at the highest quality level, on time, and within budget; lead all tactics independently with little direction from PM Director; provide guidance and mentoring to PMs and APMs

Skills

Project Leadership
Timeline Management
Budget Management
Team Oversight
Workflow Optimization
Mentoring
Scope Management
Resource Allocation
Client Change Documentation
Escalation Management

AbelsonTaylor

Health and wellness advertising agency

About AbelsonTaylor

AbelsonTaylor focuses on health and wellness advertising, creating narratives that make scientific data relatable. They serve clients in the pharmaceutical and consumer health sectors, including healthcare providers and wellness brands, helping them communicate effectively with both professionals and the public. Their full-service approach includes design, marketing strategies, and campaign management, utilizing multidisciplinary teams to ensure cohesive brand stories. AbelsonTaylor's independence allows for personalized service, and their unique ability to humanize data through emotional storytelling distinguishes them from competitors. The company's goal is to drive engagement and sales by crafting compelling marketing campaigns.

Chicago, IllinoisHeadquarters
1981Year Founded
VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage
Consulting, HealthcareIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Wellness programs
Competitive PTO
Friday lunches
Adoption assistance
WFH flexibility
Summer Fridays
401(K) matching
Discounted pet insurance
Learning & development
Community giving
Free snacks

Risks

Increased competition from expanding healthcare marketing agencies like Juice Pharma.
Potential challenges in integrating new leadership into existing company culture.
Risk of over-reliance on key clients impacting revenue stability.

Differentiation

Largest independent health-focused advertising agency with over 35 years of experience.
Specializes in emotional storytelling to humanize complex scientific data.
Offers full-service advertising solutions with multidisciplinary teams for cohesive brand stories.

Upsides

Recent leadership hires indicate a strategic push towards innovation and client acquisition.
Partnership with CSL Behring showcases capability in groundbreaking medical campaigns.
Expansion of media team enhances media capabilities to better serve clients.

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