Media Healthcare Project Manager

Media Healthcare Project Manager Location: New York, NY (Remote) Department: Project Management Level: Project Management About the Role We’re seeking a Media Healthcare Project Manager to support the planning and execution of integrated healthcare media campaigns across HCP, DTC, DSA, Payer audiences, and more. This role sits at the intersection of media strategy, execution, and compliance, ensuring that campaigns move efficiently from kickoff through launch while meeting healthcare-specific requirements. The ideal candidate brings strong project management fundamentals, a working knowledge of paid media channels, and experience operating in regulated healthcare or pharma environments. What You’ll Do * Manage end-to-end media project workflows across channels such as Paid Search, Programmatic, Social, Display, and endemic platforms * Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, and status reporting for media workstreams * Partner with analytics and activation teams to align timelines with performance reporting, optimization cycles, and campaign evolution * Track approvals, dependencies, and milestones tied to healthcare compliance processes (e.g., legal, regulatory, MLR) * Lead status meetings and working sessions; communicate risks, issues, and mitigation plans proactively * Drive scope development and governance, resource forecasting, and budget pacing to ensure healthcare media projects are delivered on time, within scope and aligned to revenue targets * Identify and implement workflow improvements to increase efficiency, reduce risk, and enhance cross-functional collaboration across media projects * Ensure clear documentation, handoffs, and adherence to established media SOPs and processes * Launch experience would be a good addition under this section or the nice to have section What We’re Looking For * 2–4 years of experience in project management, ideally within a media agency or healthcare marketing environment * Launch experience would be a good addition under this section or the nice to have section * Experience managing media campaigns for pharma, biotech, or healthcare clients * Strong understanding of digital media workflows and cross-channel dependencies * Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills * High attention to detail and comfort managing multiple projects simultaneously * Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., Wrike, Jira, Asana) Nice to Have * Leads standard accounts of $2mm + revenue and assists on larger pieces of business $3mm+ * Growing understanding of scoping and staffing for Brand Development and all deliverable types * Demonstrates significant knowledge of agency procedures, tools/systems, PM principles & practices (Agile, Waterfall etc.), process application and risk identification * Works closely with Director of Finance to ensure owned projects are efficient and profitable. May need guidance with our commercial offerings and engagement models * Must be proactive and be able to learn in a fast-paced environment * Proficient in MS Office, including Word, PowerPoint and Excel * Bachelor’s Degree * PMP, Scrum Master, or similar certification * Experience partnering closely with media activation and analytics teams Apply by submitting your resume and a brief note outlining your healthcare or media experience. Why Join Us? At Underscore Marketing, we value our team and invest in their success. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, including health coverage, retirement plans, paid time off, and professional growth opportunities. Our goal is to ensure you feel supported both personally and professionally while contributing to meaningful work in a dynamic, collaborative environment. Underscore Marketing is a woman-owned, independent agency specializing in life sciences. Since 2002, we've helped clients gain a competitive edge through bold, data-driven promotional strategies that deliver measurable results. Our team comprises media, strategy, and omnichannel analytics experts who thrive on collaboration, innovation, and results. When you join Underscore, you become part of a dynamic environment where your ideas matter, your growth is supported, and your work helps elevate brands in a competitive healthcare landscape. If you're passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a team that values integrity, creativity, and results, if that sounds like you, we invite you to share. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Underscore is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. We believe that diversity drives innovation and success, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply.