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Synchrony Group is an independently owned network of companies, headquartered in West Chester, PA.

At Synchrony, we are dedicated to providing the highest quality products and services in the medical communications industry. Our vision is to create the highest value for our clients and the most opportunity for our team members, while working together to improve the lives of patients. Collectively, we are leaders in strategic planning, development, and execution of best-in-class programs that address medical needs, maximize strategic objectives, and make significant scientific and clinical contributions. Our passion and commitment to improving outcomes for our clients, healthcare professionals, and patients drives us to exceed expectations in everything we do.

Synchrony consists of integrated groups of medical-scientific, clinical, creative, commercial, and industry experts. Synchrony Medical Communications specializes in strategic medical communications, publication planning, and associated scientific content and engagement. Our teams reflect our commitment to excellence—we’re smart, enthusiastic, and driven. We align the skills, experiences, and perspectives of diverse individuals to achieve unparalleled results in an environment of respect and mutual support. Above all, we are passionate about changing the world and improving the lives of patients.

Our success is built on the foundation of our team, and we’re always striving to strengthen our foundation. More than just seeking out the best and brightest to join us, we also create a work environment in which employees are respected and encouraged to grow.

Synchrony places high value on the well-being of its employees; therefore, Synchrony team members are eligible for a comprehensive array of benefits, including competitive salaries, generous paid time off, excellent health insurance, family leave, and a 401(k) plan with employer matching.

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Working closely with the Account Services, Scientific Services, Editorial Services, and Creative Services teams, the Project Manager provides project leadership primarily for the development of abstracts, posters, manuscripts and other publications-related tactics.  The Project Manager defines project objectives, timelines, resources, and budget and oversee quality control throughout the project’s lifecycle; maintains comprehensive knowledge of the status, timelines, and budget for all tactics; and communicates that knowledge to team members. The Project Manager thinks strategically and takes a proactive approach to problem-solving to implement tactics according to predetermined timelines and budgets. 

Please note: this is NOT an IT/Technical Position and is based in our headquarters in West Chester, PA

Job Duties

• Assume overall responsibility to track and maintain status of all projects concerning specifications, timelines, budgets, and deliverables
• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of the status and timelines for all tactics  and communicate that knowledge to team members
• Ensure that all specifications of projects are being met and delivered to or beyond client expectations
• Take a proactive approach to problem-solving to implement tactics according to predetermined timelines and budgets
• Communicate with internal and external team members concerning project support issues and changes
• Communicate with clients, authors, and external vendors concerning active projects as needed
• Monitor project budgets and work with finance personnel to track and manage billing of all projects, including final reconciliation
• Call and run project team meetings to update project status on a weekly or as-needed basis 
• Fulfill lead role in resource allocation, scheduling, and prioritization through consultation with Account Services
• Develop project plans and timelines, including statements of work (specifications) and work breakdown structures (tasks)
• Ensure that all quality control measures (eg, editorial/graphics review) are completed for all projects
• Review project detail reports weekly or as needed to identify incorrectly recorded project hours, potential performance issues, and potentially out-of-specification project hours; address as appropriate
• Analyze potential out-of-specification hours and make corrective recommendations to the team
• Recognize and evaluate requests for out-of-specification work and develop timely notifications to Account Services

Our ideal candidate possesses the following competencies

• High level of integrity, confidence, and accountability
• Ability to coordinate and execute multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment 
• Confidence to contribute quickly combined with the sense to ask questions when necessary
• Effective organizational skills and attention to detail and timelines
• Sound planning, prioritization, and execution skills
• Effective attention to detail and high degree of accuracy
• Understanding of industry guidelines, best practices, regulations, and requirements
• Well-developed professional communication skills, including written and interpersonal
• Well-developed sense of diplomacy, including solid negotiation, conflict resolution, and people management skills
• Ability to identify key issues; creatively and strategically overcome challenges or obstacles 
• Ability to master various systems-based content management systems
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Skills/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree
• 2-3 years Project management experience in a medical communications, medical publications, or pharmaceutical company highly preferred

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Synchrony is not able to provide sponsorship for this position