Senior Manager/Associate Director, CMC Project Management

ZipRecruiter; London; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global company is seeking a Senior Manager/Associate Director Project Manager to oversee projects in API and Drug Product development. The role involves managing the project lifecycle from initiation to completion, engaging with clients, and participating in business development activities. Candidates should possess a Master's or PhD in life sciences and have extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry. This position is remote within the UK, allowing for flexible work arrangements.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years in pharmaceutical or CRO/CMO industry, preferably in R&D and manufacturing.
• Minimum 5 years in CMC process development and/or GMP manufacturing.
• PMP certification desired.

Responsibilities

• Lead project initiation, planning, and execution.
• Monitor project progression and ensure timely completion.
• Support technical team in investigating project challenges.

Skills

Project Management

Problem-Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Leadership

Communication

Education

Master's (MS) or PhD in life sciences, chemistry

Tools

MS Project

MS Office

Job description

Job Description

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 the orderly progression of projects from proposal to completion by interacting with clients, technical teams, and business development teams. The role includes participating in 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:

1. Lead project initiation and planning efforts.
2. Participate in the implementation and execution of projects.
3. Establish project objectives, timelines, and deliverables.
4. Define project tasks and resource requirements.
5. Monitor and control project progression to ensure completion on schedule and within budget.
6. Report project progress to stakeholders.
7. Support the technical team in investigating project challenges using risk assessment tools and techniques, and implement corrective measures.
8. Serve as liaison with client contacts, manage communications, and organize project meetings.
9. Represent the company in project meetings, prepare agendas and minutes, and follow up on action items.
10. Evaluate project results and provide recommendations for improvements.
11. Support business development activities by joining customer visits, conferences, or trade shows.
12. Prepare quotations, proposals, and change orders with input from stakeholders.

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 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 across technical, business, and operational areas.
• Good understanding of the pharmaceutical industry and small molecule drug development.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in CMC process development and/or GMP manufacturing.
• Knowledge of current regulations and industry trends for small molecules, manufacturing, and testing. Experience with oligonucleotides and solid-state peptides is a plus.
• Experience in CRO or CMO is beneficial but not required.
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially MS Project.

Additional Skills and Attributes:

• Self-starter, self-motivated, highly flexible, and organized.
• Ability to work independently with accountability.
• Proven problem-solving skills.
• Strong leadership skills, working closely with cross-functional teams and management.
• Excellent communication skills in English; Mandarin is a plus.

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