ON-SITE Project Manager

Onward Search is a specialized staffing and talent solutions company that helps professionals find top jobs with the nation’s leading brands. We are currently seeking a Project Manager I to join a dynamic team for an exciting opportunity in Illinois. This role is primarily onsite, with the potential for remote work following an initial training period.

This is a great chance for a proactive, detail-oriented professional to bring their project management expertise to a growing organization. The ideal candidate will have a strong ability to learn compliance systems quickly, along with a track record of solving problems and supporting project execution in compliance-driven environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct project compliance reviews to ensure projects are completed in line with Pharmacovigilance, OEC, Finance, and Procurement standards.
• Oversee supplier compliance, including conducting evaluations, renewals, and onboarding of new suppliers as needed.
• Provide support for Purchase Order (PO)/Purchase Order Change Notices (POCN), ensuring all documents are accurate and complete.
• Manage the GlobalBITeam shared mailbox, categorize incoming emails, and escalate issues when appropriate.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Proven experience in project management.
• Strong problem-solving and investigatory skills.
• Ability to quickly learn and navigate compliance systems and procedures.
• Experience working in a matrix organization or similar environment.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly and concisely.

Preferred Experience:

• 2-3 years of project management experience, ideally in the pharmaceutical or market research industries.
• Knowledge of SAP and/or SNAPP is a plus.

Additional Information:

• Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, standard 40-hour workweek.
• Travel: No travel required.
• Interview Process: The interview process will involve key members of our client’s team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and detail-oriented professional to make a meaningful impact in a collaborative and dynamic team environment. If you meet the qualifications and are ready to take the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply now!

Employer Details:

• Onward Search is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in an employment with regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other classification protected by federal, state and local laws and ordinances. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment. EOE/M/F/D/V/SO.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
• Onward Search is unable to support 1099 / Corp-to-Corp or Independent Contractor arrangements at this time. All freelancers will be paid as W2 employees.
• Onward Search offers medical, dental, vision benefits, as well as a 401k program, for all eligible full time temporary assignments.
• Onward Search is a drug-free workplace.
• Onward Search is a nationwide staffing agency and talent solutions provider specializing in creative, marketing and technology. Our clients are continuously turning to us to fill their open positions. Therefore, there is no application deadline for this position, as we are seeking candidates for this type of role across all our clients on an ongoing basis.