Project Manager, Immunology Medical Payer Strategy

Project Manager I – Immunology Medical Payer Strategy
Onsite – Mettawa, IL (Lake County)
Contract through end of year
$45-$49/hr based on benefit selection
 
Orion Group is seeking a Project Manager I to support the Immunology Medical Payer Strategy team within a leading global pharmaceutical organization.
This role will partner closely with Medical Affairs, Market Access, HEOR, Clinical Development, and Commercial teams to help develop and execute payer-focused medical strategies and resources that support population-based healthcare decision makers.
This is a highly cross-functional role ideal for someone with strong project management experience within pharma/medical affairs who is comfortable managing complex initiatives, coordinating approvals, and translating scientific and health economic information into payer-relevant materials.

Key Responsibilities

• Support development and execution of medical payer strategy initiatives in partnership with Immunology Medical Payer Strategy therapeutic directors (MPS-Ds)
• Coordinate creation, review, approval, and maintenance of payer-facing materials including slide decks, FAQs, and scientific resources
• Route materials through regulatory, legal, and compliance review processes for field use
• Collaborate with Market Access, HEOR, Clinical Development, Commercial, and Medical Affairs teams to support strategic initiatives
• Assist with development and execution of real-world evidence (RWE) and medical affairs research activities
• Support medical education initiatives including webinars, podcasts, advisory boards, and payer symposia
• Monitor scientific literature, payer trends, competitive intelligence, and healthcare policy updates
• Help develop scientific training resources and support training efforts for payer-facing teams
• Participate in regulatory, OEC, and legal review discussions as needed
• Lead or support cross-functional project teams and ensure timelines and deliverables remain on track

Qualifications

• Advanced degree strongly preferred (PhD, PharmD, or similar)
• Prior pharmaceutical industry experience required
• Experience supporting or managing Medical Affairs, HEOR, Market Access, payer strategy, or real-world evidence initiatives
• Strong project management and cross-functional coordination experience
• Ability to lead projects and influence teams without direct authority
• Familiarity with regulatory review processes and payer-facing materials preferred
• Basic understanding of statistics, health economics, and RWE research methodologies
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision

Preferred Background

• Immunology experience preferred
• Experience supporting payer strategy or value/access initiatives is a plus
• Exposure to pharmacoeconomics, HEOR, or medical communications highly desirable

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