Senior Manager/Associate Director, CMC Project Management

JR United Kingdom; Aberdeen City; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in drug development is seeking a Senior Manager/Associate Director Project Manager to oversee projects in their API and Drug Product division. This remote position involves managing proejcts from proposal to completion, ensuring effective communication with clients and technical teams while promoting the company’s services.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years in pharmaceutical or CRO/CMO industry.
• PMP certification preferred.
• Minimum 5 years in CMC process development or GMP manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Lead project initiation and planning.
• Manage client communications and organize meetings.
• Support business development through client visits and events.

Skills

Project management

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Master's or PhD in life sciences or chemistry

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

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16.06.2025

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Overview

The Senior Manager/Associate Director Project Manager will be responsible for managing projects within STA, WuXi’s API and Drug Product development and manufacturing division. They will lead projects from proposal to completion, interacting with clients, technical teams, and business development. The role involves business development activities such as visiting clients and promoting STA’s services at conferences and trade shows.

This is a remote (work from home) position within the UK.

Responsibilities

• Lead project initiation and planning, ensuring timely and within-budget completion.
• Set project objectives, timelines, and resources.
• Monitor project progress and report to stakeholders.
• Support technical teams in risk assessment and corrective actions.
• Manage client communications and organize meetings.
• Represent the company in meetings, prepare agendas and minutes, and follow up on actions.
• Evaluate project results and suggest improvements.
• Support business development through client visits, conferences, and trade shows.
• Prepare quotations, proposals, and change orders with stakeholder input.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Master's or PhD in life sciences, chemistry preferred.
• At least 10 years in pharmaceutical or CRO/CMO industry, with experience in API and Drug Product R&D and manufacturing.
• Project management experience, PMP certification preferred.
• Strong project management, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Good understanding of pharmaceutical industry and drug development.
• Minimum 5 years in CMC process development or GMP manufacturing.
• Knowledge of regulations and industry trends; oligonucleotide and peptide experience a plus.
• Experience in CRO or CMO is a plus.
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially MS Project.

Independence/Accountability:

• Self-motivated, flexible, and organized with ~25% travel.
• Detail-oriented and a problem solver.

Leadership Activities:

• Coordinate with CMC teams and management for effective communication.

Communication Skills:

• Proficiency in English required; Mandarin is a plus.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.