Project Manager, Immunology Medical Payer Strategy

Project Manager I – Immunology Medical Payer StrategyOnsite – 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 ResponsibilitiesSupport 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 resourcesRoute materials through regulatory, legal, and compliance review processes for field useCollaborate with Market Access, HEOR, Clinical Development, Commercial, and Medical Affairs teams to support strategic initiativesAssist with development and execution of real-world evidence (RWE) and medical affairs research activitiesSupport medical education initiatives including webinars, podcasts, advisory boards, and payer symposiaMonitor scientific literature, payer trends, competitive intelligence, and healthcare policy updatesHelp develop scientific training resources and support training efforts for payer-facing teamsParticipate in regulatory, OEC, and legal review discussions as neededLead or support cross-functional project teams and ensure timelines and deliverables remain on trackQualificationsAdvanced degree strongly preferred (PhD, PharmD, or similar)Prior pharmaceutical industry experience requiredExperience supporting or managing Medical Affairs, HEOR, Market Access, payer strategy, or real-world evidence initiativesStrong project management and cross-functional coordination experienceAbility to lead projects and influence teams without direct authorityFamiliarity with regulatory review processes and payer-facing materials preferredBasic understanding of statistics, health economics, and RWE research methodologiesStrong written and verbal communication skillsAbility to work independently in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervisionPreferred BackgroundImmunology experience preferredExperience supporting payer strategy or value/access initiatives is a plusExposure to pharmacoeconomics, HEOR, or medical communications highly desirablePeople are our business worldwide Orion Group was founded in 1987 and is now one of the largest, independent, international recruitment companies. We have a network of 200 employees working from 24 offices, delivering a range of services – Talent Acquisition, Recruitment Outsourcing Services, Retained Search, Global Workforce Solutions, Completions & Commissioning and Materials Management – across 68 countries. As a global leader in workforce solutions, we recruit personnel across the Engineering & Technical, Office & Commercial, Scientific and Skilled Trades disciplines, for sectors including Oil & Gas, Life Science, Power & Utilities, Constructions & Infrastructure, Manufacturing and Renewables.