Associate Program Director - Medical Education - Rx Pharmaceutical Advertising

 The Associate Program Director works on one or several accounts within the group, and assists the Program director on the coordination of medical educational programs in a variety of media that may include video, print, symposia, exhibits, interactive media, and all varieties of meetings.  His or her primary objectives are to assist in the production of top-quality work on behalf of these accounts, implementing projects from conception through production and billing in an efficient and timely manner while ensuring budgetary control. In carrying out these responsibilities, the Associate Program Director will work with the Precept medical staff (medical directors and medical writers) creative staff  (art directors, computer graphics support personnel, and editors), meetings management as well as the traffic department and account services staff at the agency.  The Associate Program Director may have limited contact with physicians and clinical investigators, as well as with any number of outside vendors such as printers, video producers, freelance writers, travel bureaus, and hotels.  Over time, a successful Associate Program Director will have opportunities for client contact. Travel is required.  Responsibilities: ·  Support the Program Directors and Senior Program Directors in the implementation of medical education programs and coordination of outside vendors and internal activities.  This may include activities such as the development of travel manifests and rooming lists, basic library research and coordination of production activities.  Assist with the communication between the client and the expert consultants·  Assist with the development of budgets and schedules for client approval, and to ensure that cost estimates and timetables are adhered to in the management of the project.  This entails securing estimates and reviewing contracts from freelance workers, hotels, suppliers, etc.·  Generate all necessary contact reports and correspondence documenting progress and facilitating smooth implementation of the program·  Assist in the identification and recruitment of consultants, researching the appropriate subject area, making contacts, describing programs, and securing participation·  Coordinate internal processes, working with editorial and art staff to secure copy and layout of top creative quality and in accordance with client's needs·  Develop new program ideas that fit the account's strategic needs·  Handle any necessary administrative overflow work for the account(s) as required  Skills:·  Computer skills (Windows, Office, database)·  Project management skills·  Good communications skills both written and verbal·  3+ years industry experience·  Knowledge of healthcare issues/clinical therapeutics We offer a competitive salary and a generous, comprehensive benefit plan including a dollar for dollar match on the first 5% of 401K contributions, stock options, a pension plan, educational benefits for children, and up to $6,000/year tuition reimbursement.  Please email resume to: recruit2.shhr@sudler.com , reference Associate Program Director in the subject line      Company: Sudler & Hennessey Location: Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922 Status: Full Time, Employee Job Category: Marketing/Product Occupations: Brand/Product Marketing;Marketing Communications;General/Other: Marketing/Product Relevant Work Experience: 2+ to 5 Years Career Level: Experienced (Non-Manager) Education Level: Bachelor's Degree Industry: Advertising and PR Services Company: Sudler & Hennessey Email: Apply by Email Referece Code: Assoc. program Director- NJ