About this role
Job Overview
The Associate Client Engagement Manager supports the day-to-day execution of medical communications and publications projects while partnering closely with Client Engagement Directors to ensure high-quality delivery, operational efficiency, and client satisfaction. This role serves as a key coordinator between clients and internal teams, helping manage project timelines, documentation, budgets, and compliance requirements in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
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Support client communications and act as a secondary point of contact for assigned projects.
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Assist in managing publications and medical communications projects from initiation through completion.
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Develop and maintain project briefs, timelines, scopes of work, and related documentation.
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Coordinate activities across Scientific, Creative, Editorial, and other cross-functional teams.
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Track project milestones, deliverables, budgets, forecasts, and resource needs.
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Prepare meeting agendas, status reports, recaps, and follow-up action items.
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Maintain publication records in Datavision or similar publication management systems.
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Support scope changes, change orders, and project reconciliations.
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Assist with Medical, Legal, and Regulatory (MLR) review processes and document submissions through systems such as Veeva PromoMats.
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Review materials for accuracy, completeness, compliance, and alignment with client feedback.
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Ensure adherence to agency and client SOPs, industry regulations, and quality standards.
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Participate in client meetings, congresses, advisory boards, and speaker programs as needed.
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Maintain organized project records and perform additional duties as assigned.
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Education and Experience
Education
- Bachelor’s degree required (Communications, Marketing, Life Sciences, or related field preferred). Advanced degree a plus.
Experience
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3-5+ years of experience in medical communications, medical education, pharma marketing, or related fields.
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Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
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Understanding of the life sciences and medical communications environment.
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Knowledge of publication development processes and industry guidelines.
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Experience with Datavision and familiarity with Veeva PromoMats or similar platforms preferred.
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Strong project management, organizational, and multitasking abilities.
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Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
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High attention to detail with a focus on quality, accuracy, and compliance.
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Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive, solutions-oriented approach.
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Ability to collaborate effectively across teams and manage multiple priorities.
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Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).
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Ability to learn new tools, technologies, and processes quickly while growing into increased client and financial management responsibilities.