Project Manager (Fixed Term)

Location: DACH, home based

Job title: Project Manager DACH

Job Type: Fixed term MAT Cover (end date 31st December 2026)

Reporting to: Associate Project Director, DACH

Direct Reports : None

Inizio Ignite is the global advisory partner for health and life sciences, encompassing connected expertise across Research Partnership, Putnam, Vynamic, and STEM. Guided by purpose, passion, and precision, we collaborate with clients to ignite impact, accelerate performance, and deliver lasting change for patients. By uniting strategy, insights, and innovation with a unique depth and breadth of expertise, we drive transformation and shape the future of health. Our STEM team uses benchmarking through AI-enabled and evidence-based approaches to drive alignment resulting in accelerated performance. Serving clients across brand & commercial, Medical Affairs & sales, our expertise includes data, research & insights (proprietary benchmarking data), strategic brand alignment, and sales & MSL performance benchmarking. Proudly part of Inizio - the market-leading commercialization partner for health and life sciences. From early-stage development to loss of exclusivity, we simplify complexity, unlock value, and make collaboration seamless at every pivotal moment - supporting confident, insight-driven decisions that move innovation forward.

Job purpose: This is an exciting role for a Project Manager to work in a high performing team with multiple clients in multiple therapy areas. With no week/month the same, the Project Manager reports to the Associate Project Director, and supports managing projects end to end. The projects will be for local and global pharmaceutical organisations, spread across all the DACH countries and possibly beyond (Rest of Europe) aligned to business need.

Main responsibilities under guidance/direction of the Project Leader:

• End-to-end project management - Responsibility for the planning, project set up and successful execution of a project
• Tailor a project to the exact needs of the client
• Creation of internal and external project documents & briefing of the project team (project coordinators, trainers, analysts, and an experienced team of field workers)
• For global projects, aligning with colleagues from STEM's central team on planning, project set up and execution
• Conduction of client head office & sales manager interviews and field visits with selected client personnel as needed
• Frequent client status updates and interaction with the client
• Active member of the weekly team meetings
• Attend/Lead Fieldworker debrief calls to gather critical project insights
• Support the Project Lead in analysing and interpreting observational data
• Attend result presentation as required

The ideal candidate will be:

• Qualified to degree level in a relevant area (for example, Business Studies / Life Sciences)
• Affinity to the pharmaceutical industry / medicine / life sciences
• Experience within Pharma Marketing and/or Sales will be desirable but not essential
• Evidence of having managed significant projects end-to-end
• Confident and able to take over responsibility for the area of work defined
• Good team member, who can work with multiple colleagues from different countries and teams, and who has the experience and confidence to operate autonomously when required
• The ability to build relationships & network at high levels, and be credible when interacting with senior individuals is essential
• Demonstrate an understanding or empathy for the needs of clients
• Effective communication and good levels of communication skills in English
• Gravitas and interpersonal awareness to interact, challenge, advise and deliver solutions
• Pro-active, results-focused, analytical, astute, flexible, and adaptable

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STEM Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer. STEM Healthcare will consider all qualified applicants for employment without discrimination on grounds of disability, sex or sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity leave status, race or national or ethnic origin, age, religion or belief, gender identity or re-assignment, marital or civil partnership status, protected veteran status (if applicable) or any other characteristic protected by law. STEM Healthcare only employs individuals with the right to work in the country/ies where the role is advertised.

Don't meet every job requirement? That's okay! Our company is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you're excited about this role, but your experience doesn't perfectly fit every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this role or others.