Health Economics and Outcomes Research Project Manager

PE Global is currently recruiting for a HEOR Project Manager for an initial 12 month contract role with a leading multinational Pharma client based in Bracknell – hybrid role.

Requirements:

1. Project Management Experience

• 5+ years of project management experience, preferably in pharmaceutical, biotech, or healthcare
• (Preferred, not required) Demonstrated experience managing HEOR (Health Economics & Outcomes Research) or RWE (Real-World Evidence) projects through full lifecycle (Initiation, Planning, Execution, Monitoring & Controlling, Closure)
• Experience managing third-party organizations (TPOs/CROs) including vendor onboarding, contracting, and invoicing
• Proven track record managing complex project portfolios across multiple business units simultaneously
• Experience with RFP development, proposal review, and change order management

2. Technical & Domain Knowledge

• (Preferred, not required) Working knowledge of HEOR study types (observational studies, systematic literature reviews, health economic modeling, patient-reported outcomes)
• Familiarity with pharmaceutical business planning cycles and portfolio management
• Understanding of procurement processes, contracting frameworks, and budget management in a pharma/biotech environment
• (Preferred) Knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements relevant to HEOR research (e.g., SEQS PRD, data privacy)

3. Core Skills

• Strong stakeholder management — ability to collaborate across scientists, cross-functional business partners, BU leaders, third-party managers, and procurement
• Budget and timeline risk monitoring with proactive escalation and mitigation
• Excellent organizational and communication skills for day-to-day operational management
• Data accuracy oversight and process compliance management
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, Planisware, or equivalent)
• (Preferred) Proficiency in Financial systems (SAP, Fiori, Ariba)

4. AI & Automation Knowledge (New Requirement)

• Demonstrated knowledge of AI and automation tools applied to project management workflows (e.g., AI-assisted scheduling, automated status reporting, predictive analytics for risk identification)
• (Preferred) Experience leveraging AI/ML platforms or tools to improve efficiency in HEOR research operations (e.g., automated literature screening, NLP-based data extraction, generative AI for report drafting)
• Familiarity with automation of routine PM tasks such as invoice tracking, milestone monitoring, and portfolio dashboards
• Willingness to adopt and champion emerging AI-enabled project management technologies within the team

5. Preferred Qualifications

• PMP, PgMP, or equivalent project management certification
• Experience working within a matrixed pharmaceutical organization
• Familiarity with Lilly-specific tools, operating models, or HEOR Central workflows
• Background in supporting both strategy and operations

Interested candidates should submit an updated CV.

***Please note our client cannot assist with any visa sponsorship and candidates must have the correct visa to live and work in UK***

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