Senior Manager/Associate Director, CMC Project Management

JR United Kingdom; Newcastle upon Tyne; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in pharmaceutical project management seeks a Senior Manager/Associate Director to oversee projects in API and Drug Product development. This remote position requires extensive experience in project leadership and a strong background in the pharmaceutical industry. Ideal candidates will possess a Master's or PhD in life sciences and demonstrate exceptional problem-solving and communication skills.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of experience in pharmaceutical or CRO/CMO industries.
• PMP certification desired.
• 5 years in CMC process development or GMP manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead project initiation and planning efforts.
• Monitor project progress to ensure completion on schedule and within budget.
• Support business development activities.

Skills

Project Management

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Leadership

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, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear

Location: Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, 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 and control project progression to ensure completion on schedule and within budget. Report progress to key stakeholders.
• Support the technical team in investigating project challenges using risk assessment tools and techniques, and implement corrective measures.
• Serve as liaison with client contacts, manage daily communications, and organize project team meetings.
• Represent the company in project meetings, prepare agendas and minutes, and follow up on action items.
• Evaluate and assess project results, providing recommendations for future improvements.
• Support the business development team by joining customer visits, conferences, or trade shows.
• Prepare quotations, proposals, and change orders with inputs from 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.
• 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 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. Oligonucleotide and Solid State Peptide experience is a plus.
• Experience in CRO or CMO is preferred but not required.
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially MS Project.

Independence/Accountability:

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

Leadership Activities:

• Collaborate with team members across all CMC-related units and with STA management to ensure coordination and real-time communication.

Communication Skills:

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