Remote Project Manager for Pharma Research
Elite Virtual Staffing · Remote
Overview
Elite Virtual Staffing is looking for a proactive Project Manager to support multiple projects in a fast-paced pharmaceutical market research environment. This fully remote role is perfect for a highly organised young professional who can keep projects, stakeholders, and deadlines on track. You will work Canadian hours and earn in Canadian dollars, with a monthly salary of around R23,500 depending on the exchange rate.
About the role
Elite Virtual Staffing is seeking a proactive and highly organised Project Manager to support multiple projects within a fast-paced pharmaceutical market research setting. This is a fully remote, permanent position where you will take ownership of project coordination, administration, scheduling, and stakeholder communication.
Your typical day will involve managing multiple project timelines, milestones, and deadlines while proactively identifying risks and delays. You will maintain project schedules, meetings, and documentation, follow up on outstanding actions, and coordinate with clients, internal teams, and external partners. You will also support project administration, budgets, interview scheduling, invoicing, and project close-out activities using tools like Asana or Monday.com.
Important application note: Please fill out the assessment linked in the job listing. It is your application. It will take up to 40 minutes and should be done on a computer, not a phone.
Requirements
- Experience in the pharmaceutical industry is a bonus
- Strong administration, organisation, follow-up, and attention to detail
- Proactive and confident when managing stakeholders and deadlines
- Strong written and verbal English
- Comfortable with Microsoft Office and project management software
- PMP certification is an advantage but not required
- Must be available to work Eastern Time (ET) hours, as the company is based in Canada
Responsibilities
- Manage multiple projects, timelines, milestones, and deadlines
- Proactively identify risks, delays, and required next steps
- Maintain project schedules, meetings, documentation, and updates
- Follow up on outstanding actions and keep projects moving
- Coordinate with clients, internal teams, and external partners
- Support project administration, budgets, interview scheduling, invoicing, and project close-out activities
- Use Asana, Monday.com or similar project management tools to track tasks and deliverables
Job details
- Organisation
- Elite Virtual Staffing
- Job type
- Full time
- Work arrangement
- Remote
- Experience level
- Mid
- Salary
- R23,500 per month / monthly
- Category
- Administration & Office
- Application Method
- Apply online
Success Guide
This remote Project Manager role is a great chance to work with an international company from the comfort of your home in South Africa. Since the company is based in Canada, you will need to work Eastern Time hours, so think about whether that schedule suits you.
When you apply, make sure you complete the assessment as instructed. It is not just a formality, it is your actual application, and you need to do it on a computer. Take your time and show your organisational skills. In an interview, you can expect questions about how you manage multiple deadlines, handle stakeholders, and use tools like Asana or Monday.com. If you have any pharmaceutical or market research experience, highlight it. Even if you do not, focus on your ability to stay organised and proactive.
Good luck!
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