Associate Director, Project Management

WebMD; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical communications organization is seeking an Associate Director, Project Management to oversee the delivery of complex digital programs for pharmaceutical clients. The role requires 7–10 years of project management experience, particularly in med comms or medical education. The successful candidate will lead and mentor a team, ensuring client projects are delivered on time and to a high standard. This is a unique opportunity to drive innovative digital initiatives that have a meaningful impact in healthcare.

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years in project management within med comms, medical education, or pharma agencies.
• Experience in managing teams and mentoring PM talent.
• Strong communicator and problem-solver.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of project managers.
• Oversee delivery of digital Medical Affairs initiatives.
• Collaborate with global teams to meet client priorities.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Knowledge of global pharma regulations

Job description

WebMD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, color, religion, sex, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, medical condition, disability, veterans status, or any other basis protected by law.

Associate Director, Project Management – WebMD/Medscape Medical Affairs

Are you a seasoned digital project manager or former account director from a med comms or medical education agency? Do you thrive on leading complex digital programmes that make a real impact in healthcare? WebMD/Medscape Medical Affairs is looking for a strategic, hands‑on Associate Director, Project Management to drive flawless delivery of global digital programmes for top pharmaceutical clients.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of project managers across multiple client programmes.
• Oversee end-to-end delivery of digital Medical Affairs initiatives, including education hubs, videos, slide decks, email campaigns, and live/virtual meeting content.
• Collaborate closely with Account Management, Editorial, Scientific, Creative, and global teams to ensure client priorities are met on time and on budget.
• Drive operational excellence—streamline processes, maintain compliance, and champion continuous improvement.
• Act as a senior escalation point for project challenges, risk management, and resource alignment.

Who You Are:

• 7–10+ years in project management within med comms, medical education, or pharma agencies, ideally with digital programme experience.
• Experienced in managing teams and mentoring PM talent.
• Comfortable translating client priorities into actionable plans while keeping projects on track.
• Strong communicator, collaborator, and problem‑solver with a proactive mindset.
• Knowledgeable about global pharma regulations (ABPI, EMA) and able to navigate complex, cross‑functional environments across multiple time zones.

Why Join Us:

• Work on innovative digital programmes that reach healthcare professionals worldwide.
• Lead and grow a talented PM team in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment.
• Be part of a respected brand in Medical Affairs and make an impact on the future of digital healthcare education.