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Katalyst CRO

Global Material Review Project Manager

Katalyst CRO, Chicago, Illinois, United States

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Global Material Review Project Manager

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Katalyst CRO

The Global Material Review Project Manager is responsible for managing the end‑to‑end review and approval process of global promotional materials within a highly regulated pharmaceutical environment. This role leads cross‑functional collaboration with Medical, Regulatory, Legal, Compliance, Marketing, and external agencies to ensure all materials meet global standards, follow established workflows, and remain audit‑ready. The Project Manager serves as a subject‑matter expert in Veeva Vault PromoMats, supports global content operations, and drives continuous improvement in review efficiency, content reuse, and process automation.

Responsibilities

Manage the full workflow of promotional material review in alignment with the Global Material Review Grid (GRID).

Facilitate MLR meetings (concept, collaboration, strategy, elevation), ensuring effective discussions, timely decisions, and clear follow‑up actions.

Collect, consolidate, and distribute reviewer feedback; ensure all comments are accurately incorporated into each version.

Approve final materials in Veeva Vault PromoMats and verify complete documentation and asset inclusion.

Lead and influence Medical, Regulatory, Legal, Compliance, Marketing, and agency partners to drive efficient review processes.

Serve as a consultative liaison with OEC, Legal, and other stakeholders when escalations or clarifications are needed.

Coordinate with global and affiliate teams for local and global content needs, including congress materials, co‑created content, and event materials.

Act as the subject‑matter expert for Veeva Vault PromoMats; train and support internal teams and external agencies.

Guide users through established workflows and troubleshoot system or process‑related issues.

Contribute to the development and enhancement of content review workflows and global content operations.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, reduce cycle time, and optimize content lifecycle management.

Identify opportunities for automation and digital enablement within the MLR process.

Ensure an Always Audit‑Ready mindset by supporting MLR audits and implementing corrective/preventive actions.

Track, measure, and report performance against MLR process KPIs.

Partner with creative agencies and third‑party suppliers to ensure compliant routing, versioning, and delivery of promotional materials.

Provide guidance on content reuse strategies to maximize efficiency across markets and channels.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required (Life Sciences, Communications, Business, Marketing, or related field preferred).

5+ years of experience in project management, promotional review operations, marketing operations, regulatory processes, or content operations.

Prior pharmaceutical, biotech, or healthcare marketing experience highly preferred.

Experience facilitating cross‑functional decision‑making in a regulated environment.

Strong project management capabilities with proven success managing complex workflows.

Expertise in Veeva Vault PromoMats or similar MLR/approval systems (required or strongly preferred).

Exceptional attention to detail, documentation accuracy, and version control.

Strong communication and leadership skills to influence cross‑functional teams.

Ability to operate in a fast‑paced, audit‑ready environment with shifting priorities.

Knowledge of MLR, FDA/EMA promotional regulations, and global content governance processes is a plus.

Top Skills

Project Management

Attention to detail

Cross‑functional leadership

Previous Pharma background experience ideal

Bachelor's Required

Seniority level Mid‑Senior level

Employment type Full‑time

Job function Project Management and Information Technology

Industries Business Consulting and Services

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