Healthcare / Pharma Project Manager (Contract)

Onward Search is a specialized staffing and talent solutions company that helps professionals find top jobs with the nation’s leading brands.

We’re currently seeking a Project Manager (Contract) to join a dynamic team at an American pharmaceutical company. This opportunity is based onsite in Mettawa, Illinois, with the potential for remote work following an initial training period. This is a 3-month contract with the possibility of extension.

About the Opportunity:

This is an exciting chance for a proactive, detail-oriented professional to apply their project management expertise in a compliance-driven environment. As a Project Manager, you will support project execution, ensure compliance systems are adhered to, and help manage key project details. If you have experience in project management, problem-solving, and working within compliance systems, this role offers the perfect environment to grow and contribute to a dynamic team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Run monthly reports to identify active projects and review associated documentation.
• Follow up with researchers and suppliers to collect missing information or correct discrepancies.
• Record results in a spreadsheet and collaborate with your Manager to identify risk reduction plans.
• Conduct supplier evaluation renewals as needed and request approval from Procurement for supplier additions.
• Submit necessary requests related to supplier changes, such as name or address updates, or changes in banking information.
• Escalate issues to the Manager when appropriate.
• Provide support for Purchase Order (PO) and Purchase Order Change Notices (POCN), ensuring accuracy and completeness of all documents.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Proven experience in project management, with a strong track record of problem-solving and supporting project execution.
• Ability to quickly learn and navigate compliance systems and procedures.
• Strong investigatory skills and attention to detail.
• Experience working in a matrix organization or similar environment.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly and concisely.

Preferred Experience:

• 2-3 years of project management experience, ideally within the pharmaceutical or market research industries.
• Knowledge of SAP and/or SNAPP is a plus.

Additional Information:

• Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, standard 40-hour workweek.
• Travel: No travel required.
• Interview Process: The interview process will involve key members of our client’s team.

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a collaborative and dynamic team environment. If you meet the qualifications and are ready to take the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply today!

Employer Details:

• Onward Search is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in an employment with regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other classification protected by federal, state and local laws and ordinances. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment. EOE/M/F/D/V/SO.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
• Onward Search is unable to support 1099 / Corp-to-Corp or Independent Contractor arrangements at this time. All freelancers will be paid as W2 employees.
• Onward Search offers medical, dental, vision benefits, as well as a 401k program, for all eligible full time temporary assignments.
• Onward Search is a drug-free workplace.
• Onward Search is a nationwide staffing agency and talent solutions provider specializing in creative, marketing and technology. Our clients are continuously turning to us to fill their open positions. Therefore, there is no application deadline for this position, as we are seeking candidates for this type of role across all our clients on an ongoing basis.