Senior Manager/Associate Director, CMC Project Management

JR United Kingdom; Chelmsford; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the pharmaceutical industry is seeking a Senior Manager/Associate Director Project Manager to manage projects within its API and Drug Product development division. This remote position offers the opportunity to engage with clients, oversee project deliverables, and lead teams across various functions. The ideal candidate will have extensive industry experience and a strong track record in project management. This role requires someone who is self-motivated, organized, and capable of solving complex problems.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years experience in pharmaceutical or CRO/CMO industry.
• Experience in managing external research collaborations preferred.
• PMP certification desired.

Responsibilities

• Lead all project initiation and planning efforts.
• Monitor project progression to ensure timely completion.
• Support business development activities and customer visits.

Skills

Project Management

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Communication

Education

Master's (MS) or PhD in life sciences

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. 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 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 and effective 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 relevant experience in CMC process development and/or GMP manufacturing.
• Knowledge of current regulations and industry trends for small molecules, 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 to create and implement successful plans for complex problems.

Leadership Activities:

• Coordinate efforts across CMC-related business units and with STA management, ensuring real-time communication with all stakeholders.

Communication Skills:

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