Digital Project Manager

We are supporting a leading biotech company in search of a Digital Project Manager to step into an urgent interim need. The role bridges Marketing, Medical, and Infrastructure (BIS) teams, and will focus on delivering and maintaining digital assets, including patient apps and websites. This is an execution-focused role requiring strong project management, coordination, and vendor oversight.

The ideal candidate brings experience in digital operations within a pharmaceutical or biotech setting and is confident working with web platforms, vendors, and internal stakeholders to ensure timely and compliant delivery of projects.

Key Details:

• Start: ASAP

• Duration: 3–6 months

• Workload: 50–80% (flexible)

• Location: Remote (EU based and German-speaking preferred)

• Language: English required; German strongly preferred

• Level: Manager (reporting into Director of German Business Operations)

Scope of the Role:

• Oversee digital projects and platforms including patient-facing websites and app

• Serve as a hands-on project manager, coordinating between Medical, Marketing, BIS, and external agencies

• Ensure vendor management, timelines, and deliverables are tightly maintained

• Support day-to-day execution including content updates, technical follow-ups, and QA checks

• Drive cross-functional collaboration and ensure operational continuity following a limited handover

Core Responsibilities:

Digital Project & Operations Management

• Maintain and update digital platforms (websites, apps, email platforms)

• Coordinate ongoing digital maintenance and updates across multiple agencies

• Drive operational execution and timelines for digital initiatives

• Manage purchase orders, track budgets, and ensure vendor accountability

• Ensure proper documentation, SOPs, and compliance with regulatory and data privacy guidelines

• Collaborate on performance tracking and KPI reporting

Stakeholder & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Act as the central digital liaison between:

• Marketing – campaign content, messaging alignment

• Medical Affairs – app functionality, patient engagement touchpoints

• BIS (IT) – infrastructure, integrations, technical feasibility

• External Vendors – web/app agencies, content partners

Represent the digital workstream in operational and planning discussions

Platform Oversight & Tools

• App and disease-awareness websites

• Coordinate SEO and technical enhancements in collaboration with internal teams

• Ensure content is suitable and optimized for the channel (web, mobile, CRM, email)

• Troubleshoot basic SAP/Veeva queries and escalate where needed

Must-Have Experience (hard skills):

• 3–5 years in digital roles within pharma/biotech

• Comfortable with project tracking, documentation, and compliance workflows

• Fluent in English; German is a plus (but not essential)
• Experience with Veeva, SAP, or similar platforms

Soft Skills:

• Strong experience managing digital vendors, platforms, and timelines

• Ability to navigate internal matrix structures and drive execution

Preferred Skills:

• Good understanding of SEO and web infrastructure fundamentals

• Strong interpersonal and delegation skills – able to move things forward independently

• Background in launch or growth-stage environments a bonus

Summary:
This is a high-impact interim assignment suited for a hands-on digital operator who can plug in quickly, stabilize projects, and ensure delivery through tight coordination and clear communication. It’s less about strategy and more about making things happen.