Senior Manager/Associate Director, CMC Project Management

JR United Kingdom; Nottingham; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in API and Drug Product development is seeking a Senior Manager/Associate Director in Nottingham to oversee project management from initiation through completion. The role requires extensive pharmaceutical industry experience and strong communication skills, with responsibilities including project planning, stakeholder communication, and business development support. Ideal candidates will have a Master's or PhD in life sciences, strong project management skills, and a proven track record in the industry.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of pharmaceutical or CRO/CMO experience.
• Experience in project management or managing external collaborations.
• Knowledge of regulations and trends in small molecule manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Lead project initiation and planning efforts.
• Monitor project progress and ensure completion on schedule.
• Support business development activities, including customer visits.

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, Nottingham

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Nottingham, United Kingdom

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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.
• Monitor and control project progression to ensure completion on schedule and within budget. Report progress to stakeholders.
• Support the technical team in investigating project challenges using risk assessment tools & techniques, and implement corrective measures.
• Serve as liaison with client contacts, manage communications, and organize project team meetings.
• Represent the company in project meetings, prepare agendas and minutes, and follow up on action items.
• Evaluate project results and recommend future improvements.
• Support business development by joining customer visits, conferences, or tradeshows.
• Prepare quotations, proposals, and change orders with input from stakeholders.

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 across technical, business, and operational areas.
• Good understanding of pharmaceutical industry and small molecule drug development.
• Minimum 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. 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 ~25% travel.
• Organized and detail-oriented.
• Proven problem-solving skills with successful planning and execution.

Leadership Activities:

• Collaborate with all CMC-related units and STA management for coordination and real-time communication.

Communication Skills:

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