Senior Manager/Associate Director, CMC Project Management

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

Job summary

A leading company in pharmaceutical development is seeking a Senior Manager/Associate Director for Project Management in Wakefield, UK. This role involves overseeing projects for API and Drug Product development within a dynamic environment, requiring extensive experience in the industry, strong management skills, and a collaborative spirit. The position offers remote work flexibility, focusing on client interactions, project leadership, and business development activities to promote the company's services.

Qualifications

• 10 years in pharmaceutical or CRO/CMO industry.
• Experience in project management or managing external research collaborations.
• Knowledge of small molecule drug development is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead project initiation, planning, and execution efforts.
• Monitor project progression and ensure completion within budget.
• Support business development and customer interactions.

Skills

Project Management

Problem Solving

Interpersonal 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, Wakefield

Location: Wakefield, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 5

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 project is completed on schedule and within budget. Report project progress to all key stakeholders.
• Support the technical team to investigate any project challenges by necessary risk assessment tools & techniques, then 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 meeting agenda and minutes, and follow up on action items.
• Evaluate and assess project results and provide recommendations for future improvements.
• Provide support to the business development team by joining customer visits, conferences, or trade shows.
• Prepare quotations, proposals, and change orders with inputs from key stakeholders for existing relationships.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Master's (MS) or PhD in life sciences; chemistry preferred.
• A minimum of 10 years pharmaceutical or CRO/CMO industry experience, preferably in API process R&D and manufacturing and/or Drug Product R&D and manufacturing.
• Prior experience in project management or managing external research collaborations, with 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 of 5 years relevant pharmaceutical or biotech industry 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 preferred but not required.
• Proficient in MS Office, especially MS Project.

Independence/Accountability:

• Self-starter, self-motivated, highly flexible, and organized with attention to detail.
• Problem-solving skills with successful experience in planning and executing solutions for complex problems.

Leadership Activities:

• Collaborate closely with team members across all CMC-related business units and 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.