Associate Manager

Operations Management :

• Proficient in handling day-to-day operations efficiently.
• Defines scope, estimates, plans, monitors, and reviews projects to closure as per client expectations.
• Understands financial and accounting principles and practices that affect operations.
• Follows financial procedures such as authority levels, approval processes, budgeting, monitoring, and reporting.
• Understands client requirements, communicates effort estimates effectively, and contributes to solution development and strategy formulation.

People Management & Team Development :

• Encourages employee growth through a supportive learning and development environment.
• Demonstrates experience in managing large teams.
• Shares experiences to help team members address aspirations, goals, and shortcomings.
• Provides honest, timely, and constructive feedback to drive individual development.

Problem Solving and Business Acumen :

• Understands problems from multiple dimensions and solves them in a timely manner with thorough implementation.
• Identifies and acts on financial drivers to enhance profitability, productivity, and market share.
• Continuously gathers information from clients and prospects to identify emerging needs and interpret insights meaningfully.

Must Have / Nice to Have :

• Qualification : MBA
• 6–10 years of experience in project management
• 5+ years of experience in a client-facing role
• Superior communication skills
• Proven track record of managing large teams
• Proficient in financial concepts
• Life sciences / pharma background is mandatory
• Experience dealing with multiple stakeholders and managing client expectations
• Strong initiative, interpersonal, and negotiation skills
• Passion for networking and tracking market trends to uncover business opportunities
• Structured thinking and strong articulation skills
• Ability to manage pressure and handle multiple stakeholders simultaneously

Skills Required

Client Management, Project Management, Financial Acumen, Team Leadership