Senior Manager/Associate Director, CMC Project Management

JR United Kingdom; Brighton; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in drug development is seeking a Senior Manager/Associate Director for CMC Project Management in Brighton. This remote position involves managing projects from proposal through to completion, requiring comprehensive experience in the pharmaceutical landscape. Ideal candidates will possess a Master's or PhD in life sciences along with strong project management skills and a proven track record of successful collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in pharmaceutical or CRO/CMO industry.
• PMP certification desired; strong management skills.
• Knowledge of small molecule drug development.

Responsibilities

• Lead project initiation, planning, and execution.
• Monitor project progression and report to stakeholders.
• Support business development through client interactions.

Skills

Project Management

Problem-Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Master's (MS) or PhD in Life Sciences

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

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Senior Manager/Associate Director, CMC Project Management, Brighton

Location: Brighton, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 7

Posted: 16.06.2025

Expiry Date: 31.07.2025

Job Description:

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. Leads the orderly progression of projects from the proposal stage through project completion by interacting with the client, technical team, and business development team. The incumbent will also participate in business development activities such as visiting existing or new clients and promoting STA’s services in conferences/trade shows.

Please note this is a remote (work from home) position within the UK.

Responsibilities

• Lead all project initiation and planning efforts. Participate in the implementation and execution of a given project.
• Establish project objectives, timelines, and deliverables. Define project tasks and resource requirements.
• Closely monitor/control project progression to ensure project is completed on schedule and within budget. Report project progress to all key stakeholders.
• Support the technical team to investigate any project challenges using risk assessment tools & techniques, then implement corrective measures.
• Serve as liaison with client contacts, manage day-to-day communications, and organize project team meetings.
• Represent the company in project meetings, prepare meeting agendas and minutes, and follow up on action items.
• Evaluate and assess project results and provide recommendations for future improvements.
• Support the business development team by joining customer visits, conferences, or trade shows.
• Prepare Quotations/Proposals/Change Orders with inputs from key stakeholders for existing relationships.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Master's (MS) or PhD in life sciences; chemistry preferred.
• A minimum of 10 years of pharmaceutical or CRO/CMO industry experience, preferably in API process R&D and manufacturing and/or Drug Product R&D and manufacturing.
• Prior experience in project management or managing external research collaborations, with PMP certification desired.
• Strong project management, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills with a proven track record working cross-functionally across technical, business, and operational areas.
• Good understanding of the pharmaceutical industry and small molecule drug development.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant pharmaceutical or biotech experience in CMC process development and/or GMP manufacturing.
• Knowledge of current regulations and industry trends for small molecule manufacturing and testing. Oligonucleotide and Solid State Peptide experience is a plus.
• Experience in a CRO or CMO is preferred but not required.
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially MS Project.

Independence/Accountability:

• Self-starter, self-motivated, highly flexible, with ~25% travel.
• Organized and detail-oriented.
• Proven problem-solving skills and experience creating and executing successful plans to solve complex problems.

Leadership Activities:

• Coordinate efforts across CMC-related business units and with STA management to ensure effective communication and effort alignment.

Communication Skills:

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