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Teamwass

Associate Director, Accounts

Boston, MA · Hybrid

$85K - $105K/yr

As an Associate Director, Accounts, you will actively contribute to the success of client projects, playing a key role in all disciplines from strategic development to execution. Key Responsibilities:

Wasserman Media

Associate Director, Accounts

Boston, MA · On-site

$85K - $105K/yr

As an Associate Director, Accounts, you will actively contribute to the success of client projects, playing a key role in all disciplines from strategic development to execution. Key Responsibilities:

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How much do associate project director jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for associate project director in Massachusetts is $33.10, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $22.07 and $38.85 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Associate Project Director vs Project Manager?

AspectAssociate Project DirectorProject Manager
CredentialsBachelor's degree; often PMP or similar certificationsBachelor's degree; PMP or equivalent certification often preferred
Work EnvironmentSupports senior leadership; involved in strategic planningManages day-to-day project activities and teams
Employer & Industry UsageCommon in large corporations, government, and consulting firmsWidely used across industries for project execution

The Associate Project Director typically supports higher-level strategic initiatives and works closely with senior leadership, whereas the Project Manager focuses on managing project execution and team coordination. Both roles require similar credentials and are prevalent in large organizations, but their responsibilities differ in scope and level of seniority.

What are some common challenges faced by an associate project director when managing multiple projects simultaneously?

As an Associate Project Director, one of the main challenges is balancing priorities across multiple projects, each with its own timelines, stakeholders, and resource needs. Effective time management and clear communication are essential to ensure projects stay on schedule and within scope. Additionally, collaborating with cross-functional teams and addressing unforeseen issues quickly can be demanding but also rewarding. Successful Associate Project Directors often rely on strong organizational skills and proactive problem-solving to keep all projects aligned with organizational goals.

What is an associate project director?

An Associate Project Director is a professional who assists in overseeing and managing projects within an organization, typically working under the direction of a Project Director or senior manager. Their responsibilities include coordinating project activities, managing budgets and timelines, supporting project teams, and ensuring that project goals are met efficiently. They often act as a bridge between the project staff and upper management, helping to resolve issues and keep projects on track. This role is crucial in ensuring that projects are completed successfully, on time, and within budget.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an associate project director?

To thrive as an Associate Project Director, you need strong project management skills, expertise in budgeting and scheduling, and a bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Familiarity with project management software such as MS Project or Asana, and certifications like PMP or PRINCE2, are commonly required. Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities help you manage teams and stakeholders effectively. These skills ensure successful project delivery, efficient resource management, and alignment with organizational goals.
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Infographic showing various Associate Project Director job openings in Massachusetts as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 69% Full Time, 26% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $68,852 per year, or $33.1 per hour.

Associate Director, Biostatistics

AstraZeneca

Boston, MA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 6 days ago

AstraZeneca rating

8.4

Company rating: 8.4 out of 10

Based on 45 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

22nd of 86 rated pharmaceutical

Job description

This is what you will do:
The Associate Director, Biostatistics has sufficient experience working as a statistician in the pharmaceutical industry to independently perform and lead statistical work within a project, an indication within a more complex project. This individual is able to lead, and direct biostatistics work either in house or partnering with CROs to ensure delivery to quality and time.
You will be responsible for:
The Associate Director, Biostatistics may work as a lead statistician:
  • For a project or indication in clinical or preclinical therapeutic areas

  • Leading the delivery and oversight on a multiple studies/indication within a project, potentially as a Global Project Statistician for a standard drug project

  • Contributing to statistical methodological advances

Accountabilities for supporting projects directly include:
  • Lead the statistical thinking and contributions to the delivery of studies, development plans, regulatory strategy, health technology assessment and/or commercial activities

  • Direct project work, including statistical staff and/or CRO partners, to ensure delivery to standards, quality, and time

  • Develop design options and provide high quality decision support to enable the business to make informed decisions about a study or project

  • Quantify the benefit, risk, value, and uncertainty of the emerging asset/product profile

  • Investigate and apply novel statistical approaches, for relevant statistical issues and/or regulatory guidance and/or value demonstration, including modelling and simulation

  • Leverage standardization to maximize global data integration and interpretability

  • Mentor/coach and support the education and training of statistics staff

You will need to have:
  • 3 years' experience and an MSc/PhD in Statistics, Mathematics (containing a substantial statistical component), or recognized equivalent to stats MSc

  • Strong knowledge of programming in R and/or SAS

  • Knowledge of the technical and regulatory requirements related to the role

  • Excellent communication skills, and ability to build strong relationships

  • Flexible, well-organized, and possess the ability to work well under pressure

  • The duties of this role are generally conducted in an office environment. As is typical of an office-based role, employees must be able, with or without an accommodation to: use a computer; engage in communications via phone, video, and electronic messaging; engage in problem solving and non-linear thought, analysis, and dialogue; collaborate with others; maintain general availability during standard business hours.

We would prefer for you to have:
  • PhD in Statistics/Biostatistics is preferred.

  • Project management skills

  • Proficiency in SAS and R languages

  • Knowledge of Bayesian statistics from theory to computation is a plus.

Date Posted
04-Aug-2026
Closing Date
27-Aug-2026
Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. In furtherance of that mission, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please complete the corresponding section in the application form.

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