Senior Manager/Associate Director, CMC Project Management

JR United Kingdom; Coventry; Remote; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the pharmaceutical industry seeks a Senior Manager/Associate Director to manage projects in their API and Drug Product development division. The role involves lead project management, client engagement, and cross-functional team collaboration, with an emphasis on developing effective project strategies and achieving project goals. This remote position is suited for someone with a strong background in life sciences, project management, and a proven record of success in the pharmaceutical sector.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years industry experience, particularly in pharmaceutical or CRO/CMO.
• Strong project management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical regulations and trends.

Responsibilities

• Lead project initiation, planning, and execution to ensure timely completion.
• Monitor project progress and manage communications with stakeholders.
• Support business development through client visits and proposals.

Skills

Project Management

Problem Solving

Interpersonal 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, Coventry

Location: Coventry, 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 tradeshows.
• 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
• At least 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; 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 relevant experience in CMC process development and/or GMP manufacturing.
• Knowledge of current regulations and industry trends for small molecule manufacturing and testing. Experience with oligonucleotides and solid-state peptides is a plus.
• Experience in CRO or CMO is preferred but not required.
• Proficient in MS Office, especially MS Project.

Other Skills and Attributes

• Self-starter, self-motivated, highly flexible, and organized with attention to detail.
• Proven problem-solving skills with successful planning and execution capabilities.
• Ability to work independently in a home-based role with ~25% travel.
• Excellent communication skills in English; Mandarin is a plus.