Associate Director - Project Management - Healthcare

Ipsos

  • London
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 9 days ago
Job Description:Role overviewOur Project Management team is growing! We are an ambitious team who encourage growth, learning and collaborative working both internally and with our clients.What will I be doing?
  • Be regarded as a trusted point of contact for clients and developmental accounts regarding the practical implementation and execution of projects
  • Managing the proposal process - taking ownership on project process/ structure design for large scale/ complex pitches/ proposals
  • Working effectively at identifying and pre-empting challenges and problems that might affect the successful execution of a project
  • Supporting more junior members of the PM team on development of project plans/schedules (inc. resource allocation) on larger programs
  • Advising on and review research inputs (questionnaires, guides, pre-tasks, screeners) from an operational perspective - promote this thinking across the team
  • Being actively involved in “crisis” management, either internal or with clients - recommending alternative solutions based on experience
  • Actively creating recommendations for more efficient ways of working and implement them - promoting a problem-solving mentality throughout the PM team
  • Identifying the need for further training and help develop training initiatives to address these
  • Promoting specialisation and guide team members as they deepen their knowledge and understanding of different industry sector, client accounts and opportunities
  • Partnering with research leads and colleagues in designing solutions, assessing and guiding teams, and translating business priorities into actionable plans
Ipsos UK offers a hybrid working environment, 3 days in the office and working the rest from home.What do I need to bring with me?
  • Proven research project management experience
  • We are looking for someone with experience in market research who isn't afraid to challenge and question current processes to become an invaluable part of our team
  • Good communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Excellent attention to detail, including data checks and proofreading
  • Strong organisational skills - demonstrate flexibility, with proven ability to juggle multiple tasks in order to achieve team and business requirements
  • Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
  • Be dedicated, taking ownership of tasks and delivering as promised to the best of his or her ability, including being error free
  • Ability to disseminate complex information
  • Confidence with managing budgets and finances
  • Be a positive thinker with a can do, solution-focused attitude
  • Good team player
  • Proficient in using all Microsoft Office applications
What is in it for me?Ipsos UK offer an attractive basic salary and a rewards package including 25 days annual leave, a pension scheme and a great range of flexible benefits to suit your personal needs. For roles at Research Manager level and above we also offer private healthcare.In addition to this we have a fantastic Learning & Development offer delivered through a mix of face to face, online or on-demand; you can read more by clicking .We realise you may have commitments outside of work and will consider flexible working applications - please highlight what you are looking for when you make your application.Ipsos is committed to equality, treating people fairly, promoting a positive and inclusive working environment and ensuring we have diversity of people and views. We also recognise that this is important for our business success - a more diverse workforce will enable us to better reflect and understand the world we research and ultimately deliver better research and insight to our clients.About Us:Ipsos is one of the world's largest research companies and currently the only one primarily managed by researchers, ranking as a #1 full-service research organization for four consecutive years. With over 75 different data-driven solutions, and presence in 90 markets, Ipsos brings together research, implementation, methodological, and subject-matter experts from around the world, combining thematic and technical experts to deliver top-quality research and insights. Simply speaking, we help the biggest companies solve some of their biggest problems, serving more than 5000 clients across the globe by providing research, data, and insights on their target markets. And we're proud to share we've received our Great Place to Work Certification in 2022 & 2023!About the Team:The Healthcare Service Line works with Pharmaceutical, bio-tech, medical device manufacturers and technology companies throughout the project lifecycle from early stage strategy, to launch of a new product, to product optimization. In addition to custom research, the healthcare Service Line also works on therapeutic centers of expertise in Oncology, Autoimmune, Virology and more.

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