Project Manager

About Polestar Analytics

Polestar Analytics is a data analytics and enterprise planning company that specializes in providing sophisticated insights for pharmaceutical analytics engagements.

As a pioneering AI solutions provider, Polestar Analytics transforms enterprises through advanced generative AI, autonomous intelligence, and cutting-edge analytics & planning platforms. It was founded in 2012, and is headquartered in Plano, Texas, US, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and deliver analytics projects on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards, focusing on pharmaceutical commercial operations (e.g., sales forecasting, market access, HCP engagement analytics)
• Build and nurture trusted relationships with diverse client stakeholders, including C-suite executives, commercial teams, and IT leaders
• Collaborate closely with offshore delivery teams (India-based) to ensure alignment, knowledge transfer, and efficient resource utilization
• Define project scopes, timelines, milestones, and risk mitigation strategies using Agile/Scrum or waterfall methodologies
• Drive client workshops, requirement gathering, and status reporting to maximize value realization
• Monitor project health via KPIs, budgets, and deliverables; proactively resolve issues and escalate as needed
• Contribute to pre-sales activities, such as solution scoping and proposal development for pharma clients

Skills

• 8+ years in project/engagement management, with 4+ years in pharmaceutical analytics or commercial operations
• Proven experience delivering analytics projects (e.g., data visualization, predictive modeling, commercial insights) for pharma/life sciences clients
• Strong ability to manage cross-functional, offshore teams and build executive-level client relationships
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Analytics, or related field; PMP, Agile, or Six Sigma certification preferred
• Local to Boston area or willing/able to commit to 3+ days onsite per week
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills
• Experience with tools like JIRA, MS Project, Tableau, or pharma-specific platforms (e.g., Veeva, IQVIA)
• Domain knowledge in pharma commercial ops (e.g., pricing, rebates, territory management)
• Prior consulting experience