Senior Manager/Associate Director, CMC Project Management

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

Job summary

A leading company in the pharmaceutical industry is seeking a Senior Manager/Associate Director for Project Management in Peterborough. This remote position involves overseeing project lifecycles, engaging with clients, and supporting business development. Ideal candidates have extensive experience in the pharmaceutical sector, strong project management skills, and a relevant postgraduate degree.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years in pharmaceutical or CRO/CMO industry.
• PMP certification desired.
• Minimum 5 years in CMC process development or GMP manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Lead project initiation and planning efforts.
• Monitor project progression and manage client communication.
• Support business development activities and prepare quotations.

Skills

Project Management

Problem-solving

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Master's or PhD in life sciences

Tools

MS Project

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Senior Manager/Associate Director, CMC Project Management, Peterborough

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Peterborough, 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 at 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 projects.
• 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.
• Manage communication with client contacts, organize project team meetings, and serve as liaison.
• Represent the company in project meetings, prepare agendas and minutes, and follow up on action items.
• Evaluate project results and recommend improvements.
• Support business development activities such as customer visits, conferences, and 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 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; proven cross-functional work experience.
• Good understanding of pharmaceutical industry and small molecule drug development.
• Minimum 5 years relevant experience in CMC process development or GMP manufacturing.
• Knowledge of current regulations and industry trends; experience with oligonucleotides and solid-state peptides is a plus.
• Experience in CRO or CMO is preferred but not required.
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially MS Project.

Independence/Accountability

• Self-starter, motivated, flexible, with ~25% travel.
• Organized and detail-oriented.
• Proven problem-solving skills.

Leadership Activities

• Coordinate efforts across CMC units and with STA management for effective communication.

Communication Skills

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