Project Manager I (Non-IT) - HEOR/Research Operations

Seeking a Project Manager I to support global non-interventional research projects within a highly regulated pharmaceutical environment. This role will focus on research contract execution, SOW management, vendor coordination, budget tracking, and project operations across multiple HEOR/scientific research initiatives.

• Manage intake and review of vendor proposals and facilitate execution of SOWs and service agreements
• Coordinate contracts with Purchasing, Legal, Study Leads, Finance, and external vendors
• Manage multiple research projects, timelines, milestones, deliverables, and budgets simultaneously
• Track project budgets, forecasts, vendor spending, and contract status
• Manage vendor relationships and obtain updates on project timelines and budget performance
• Support contract execution and ensure documentation follows applicable policies and procedures
• Perform data entry, quality control, and documentation within project management systems
• Support resolution of project and process issues with HEOR scientists, analysts, Finance, Purchasing, Legal, OEC, Medical, and Commercial teams
• Route contracts and project documents for required approvals
• Support process improvement and system automation initiatives
• Maintain project procedures, job guides, and contract-related documentation

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Business, Healthcare, Supply Chain, Project Management, or related field preferred
• Equivalent relevant pharmaceutical/biotech research operations experience may be considered, * Pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry experience
• HEOR / Health Economics and Outcomes Research
• Scientific or clinical research operations
• Research contract execution
• Statement of Work (SOW) management
• Service agreements
• Vendor/CRO management
• Contract and budget tracking
• Budget forecasting
• Project timeline and milestone management
• Clinical/research project management
• Research proposal intake and review
• Contract approval workflows
• Data entry and quality control
• Microsoft Office
• SharePoint
• Project management methodologies and tools

Preferred Skills

• Clinical trial or CRA experience, including site start-up/close-out
• Clinical research contracts
• Pharmaceutical research SOWs
• Salesforce
• SmartSheet
• Veeva
• SAP
• Business Excellence
• Contract compliance and quality processes
• Non-interventional research
• Experience managing multiple concurrent research projects

The Fountain Group is currently seeking a Project Manager I (Non-IT) - HEOR/Research Operations for a prominent client of ours. This position is located at Mettawa,IL-Hybrid Details for the position are as follows