Project Manager, Medical Affairs

Remote · New York · USD 70,000-85,000 · 2+ years experience · Posted Sep 29, 2026

At a glance

Real Chemistry is looking for a Project Manager to join our growing Medical Affairs team.
The Project Manager is responsible for delivering assigned medical affairs projects from initiation through final closeout, including planning, coordination, budget management, routing, approvals, and launch of project deliverables.

Clearly communicate expectations to internal teams and vendors to support the efficient flow of work throughout the agency.
Partner with key agency teams to ensure projects stay on track and agreed-upon milestones are met.
Plan, schedule, and monitor work to meet timeline, budget, and quality goals in accordance with relevant guidelines.
Collaborate with finance and accounting teams on revenue recognition/invoicing processes.
Participate in client and stakeholder meetings as needed, with a clear understanding of project status and timelines.
Perform risk planning and mitigation to minimize project risk.
Help create service or departmental standard operating procedures.
Route deliverables to appropriate core team members for review and signoff via the electronic project routing system.
Ensure signoff prior to key milestones, including core team review, medical/scientific review, client review, vendor handoff, and final release.
Develop detailed work plans, schedules, and status reports to keep internal teams, clients, and external partners aligned throughout the project life cycle.

3+ years of Project/Program Management or relevant experience.
2+ years of experience in budget management.
Working familiarity with industry-specific processes, including medical, legal, regulatory, and client review.
Background working on teams focused on medical affairs, scientific communications, medical education, or related non-promotional healthcare communications projects.
Demonstrated track record of leading small- to medium-scale projects from conception through completion.
Experience working cross-functionally with medical/scientific, editorial, account, creative, and project management partners to deliver high-quality products and services.
Proficient in creating timelines and tracking progress against schedules.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with technical and non-technical teams across multiple business areas; excellent written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

This is a hybrid role, based in any of US offices or remotely within the US depending on team and business needs.
For employees located within a one-hour commute of an office, in-person attendance is required two days per week.