Project Manager Content Lead

Overview

Aquent Studios at Novartis is a custom-built agency partnership that provides scalability with world class talent to Novartis’ in-house Materials Approval Process team. This collaboration creates exciting opportunities to work with Aquent Studios at one of the most admired pharmaceutical companies in the world.

Job Purpose  – Title: Aquent: MAP Content Lead

Focus on planning to drive operational excellence in the Material Approval Process (MAP) executing on E2E critical tasks to compliantly advance the in and above brand commercial assets from submission to compliant withdrawal from the Digital Asset Management system (DAM) and the Market.

Major Activities

• Lead MAP for Urgent PR, Market Access, Training, Communications, and NPS Submissions: Review assets for readiness, ensure the MAP metadata is accurate, and triage to appropriate reviewers in accordance with Tiered Review process, published guidance documents, and WPDs. Understand, articulate, and execute specific deliverables critical to MAP capacity and resource planning with agility to pivot based on business dynamics. Own projects by navigating obstacles, seeking stakeholder input, and presenting options with recommendations.

• Inventory Management: Collaborate with Content Owners (CO), and lead system workflows to ensure all commercial materials are proactively expired as required and ensure compliance by validating that assets are removed from Market no later than expiration/withdrawal from the DAM.

• Project Management: Collaborate cross-functionally to drive creation and maintenance of MAP Forecasts to ensure appropriate planning and progress of all brand deliverables for Launches, Label Updates, CORE triggers, Campaigns, Congresses, and Events. Ensure MAP workflows are followed to drive efficient review process while aligned with compliance standards. Active participant in weekly agency status and MAP meetings, to ensure all projects are on track.

• Process and System: Troubleshoot system challenges for internal and external partners. As technologies evolve, provide solutions, guidance, and best practices to all users. Identify optimization opportunities based on observations, system user experience, and agency technology advancements.

Ideal Background:

·       4-Year degree. Focus in Business, Marketing, or Communications preferred.

·       2+ years’ experience in pharmaceutical advertising, marketing, communications, digital/content strategy

·       Functional experience in pharmaceutical marketing operations, preferred

·       Working knowledge of FDA and Pharmaceutical regulatory and compliance guidelines for advertising and promotion

·       Understanding of pharmaceutical review and approval process preferred

·       Project Management skills

·       Proficiency in computer applications, including Microsoft 365, Adobe Acrobat, and Content Review software (Aprimo Marketing Studio a plus) with excellent meeting hygiene, data organization, and clear accountability

The target hiring compensation range for this role is $85K to 90K. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location. 

Additional benefits offered may include: medical health insurance and dental insurance, life insurance, and eligibility to participate in 401k plan with company match (if applicable).