Job Details
Posted 22 May, 2026
Job Id: 628180
Strategy & Communications Process & Implementation Contractor
Job Description
Target PR Range: 42-52/hr DOE
Job Description
The Strategy & Communications Process & Implementation Contractor role is responsible for designing, establishing, and leading the operational processes, digital system support, and governance for Strategy & Communications team, which includes responsibility for rolling out governance model, system capabilities readiness, and process adherence for Integrated Medical Communication Plan (IMCP) and Integrated Evidence Planning (IEP). This role ensures capabilities translate into measurable productivity improvements and durable behavior change by embedding tools into existing habits, deploying role-based training, establishing feedback loops, and coordinating rollouts across different but interconnected workstreams, including the IEP, Scientific Communication Platform (SCP) and Integrated Medical Communication Plan (IMCP).
Job Responsibilities
Scientific Communication Platform and Integrated Medical Communication Plan – Core Focus
* Support implementation and operational alignment of the Integrated Medical Communication Plan (IMCP) and Scientific Communication Platform (SCP).
* Assist in the operational development, implementation, and maintenance of the Integrated Medical Communication Plan (IMCP) across Global Medical Affairs.
* Coordinate strategic alignment between SCP, IMCP, IEP, and annual planning cycles, enabling a cohesive narrative from evidence generation through external communication.
* Support SCP and IMCP rollout and change management, including stakeholder onboarding, communications, and training to reinforce new ways of working.
* Support content intake, governance, and stewardship within SCP, IMCP and other workstreams to ensure accuracy, usability, and consistent adoption of each digital platform
* Coordinate timelines and stakeholders across intersecting workstreams.
Integrated Evidence Planning (IEP) – Support Role
* Own the operational design, implementation, and ongoing management of the Integrated Evidence Planning (IEP) process across Medical Affairs, serving as the primary operational lead and project process manager.
* Stand up and manage IEP governance forums, including agenda setting, pre-reads, documentation of decisions, and tracking of actions.
* Lead rollout and change management for IEP, including stakeholder onboarding, communications, and training.
* Translate IEP strategy into executable workflows, timelines, and deliverables.
* Maintain end-to-end visibility of IEP development and execution, proactively identifying risks and mitigation strategies.
System Capabilities & Digital Enablement
* Partner with Strategy & Communications team, IT, Digital, and vendors to define and implement system capabilities supporting SCP, IMCP and IEP digitization.
* Serve as business owner for IMCP and IEP tools and platforms, ensuring alignment to governance and requirements.
* Develop and maintain standardized templates, workflows, and guidance within existing systems as well as the new IMCP and IEP digital solution platform.
* Oversee system rollout, training, issue resolution, and continuous improvement.
* Assist in documenting current state and defining future state digitization processes
* Gather user feedback and performance insights to drive continuous improvement of SCP, IMCP, and IEGP capabilities and user experience.
Stakeholder Management & Change Enablement
* Serve as a central coordination point across global and cross-functional stakeholders.
* Drive change management to support adoption of new processes and systems.
* Provide leadership with regular status updates, risks, and insights.
Basic Requirements
* Bachelor’s degree in drug development or business management.
* 6+ years of experience in life sciences or project management supporting research needs or workstream rollouts.
* Proven track record in program management with matrixed teams in health or life sciences.
* Strategic mindset with the ability to prioritize tasks and focus work accordingly.
* Capability to synthesize large amounts of data into meaningful content.
* Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills for diverse stakeholders.
* Excellent project, time management, and organizational skills.
* Ability to thrive under pressure, meet deadlines, and lead parallel projects.
* Competence in drug development lifecycle and scientific understanding of assets.
Preferred Qualifications
* Proven leadership in medical operations, project management, process improvement, and project rollout.
* Formal training or certification in project management methodologies (PMP, Six Sigma, Agile).
* Experience in developing IMCPs, IEPs or managing complex processes across cross-functional stakeholders.
* Experience in leading or working closely with leadership governance
* Successful execution and management of multiple projects supporting life sciences research.
* Experience with digital technology to support management of planning and evidence generation
* Able to identify and solve problems autonomously
* Business acumen with strategic decision-making; adaptable in rapidly changing environments
*CO/NYC candidates might not be considered
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, sex, gender identity or expression, disability, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations. It is our policy not to discriminate against any applicant or employee, and we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful work environment across all locations in which we operate. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our mission and enhance our ability to serve clients globally. If you have a disability or require any reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, please inform your recruiter or contact us directly so that we can explore the appropriate arrangements.
Fraud Alert
Candidate safety is a top priority at Planet Pharma. The industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly, never provide banking information during the application process and always double check the email address of the Recruiter to ensure it’s from an official Planet Pharma domain (@planet-pharma.com, @planet-pharma.co.uk, and @ppgadvisorypartners.com) and not a domain with an alternative extension like .net, .org or .jobs.
