Senior Manager/Associate Director, CMC Project Management

JR United Kingdom; Shrewsbury; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise de développement pharmaceutique de premier plan recherche un Senior Manager/Associate Director pour gérer des projets au sein de son équipe en CMC. Ce rôle impliquera la gestion de projets de développement de médicaments, la liaison avec les clients, et un soutien aux activités de développement commercial. Le candidat idéal aura une formation solide en sciences de la vie, une expérience significative dans l'industrie et des compétences en gestion de projet.

Qualifications

• Au moins 10 ans d'expérience dans l'industrie pharmaceutique ou CRO/CMO.
• Minimum de 5 ans d'expérience pertinente dans le développement de processus CMC et/ou fabrication GMP.
• Bonne compréhension du développement de médicaments à petites molécules.

Responsibilities

• Gérer tous les efforts d'initiation et de planification de projets.
• Établir des objectifs de projet, des délais et des livrables.
• Représenter l'entreprise lors des réunions de projet.

Skills

Gestion de projet

Résolution de problèmes

Compétences interpersonnelles

Education

Master (MS) ou PhD en sciences de la vie

PMP Certification

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

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Senior Manager/Associate Director, CMC Project Management, Shrewsbury

Location: Shrewsbury, 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 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 day-to-day 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 business development by joining customer visits, conferences, or tradeshows.
• Prepare quotations, proposals, and change orders with input 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.
• Good understanding of the 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; 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.

Other Skills and Qualities

• Self-starter, motivated, highly flexible, with about 25% travel.
• Organized and detail-oriented.
• Proven problem-solving abilities.

Leadership and Communication

• Work closely with teams across all CMC-related units and STA management for coordination and real-time communication.
• Proficiency in English required; Mandarin is a plus.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.