Senior Manager/Associate Director, CMC Project Management

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

Job summary

A leading company in drug development is seeking a Senior Manager/Associate Director for CMC Project Management. This remote position involves overseeing projects from inception to completion, engaging with clients and technical teams, and requiring a strong background in pharmaceuticals along with advanced degrees. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in project management within a regulated environment, with excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in pharmaceutical or CRO/CMO with experience in API process R&D and manufacturing.
• Strong project management skills, effective cross-functional work.
• Knowledge of regulations for small molecule manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Lead project initiation and planning; establish objectives, timelines.
• Monitor project progression; ensure schedule and budget adherence.
• Evaluate results and provide recommendations for future improvements.

Skills

Project Management

Problem-Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Master's (MS) or PhD in life sciences

PMP Certification

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

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16.06.2025

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31.07.2025

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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 using 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 agendas and minutes, and follow up on action items.
• Evaluate and assess project results and provide recommendations for future improvements.
• Support the business development team by joining customer visits, conferences, or tradeshows.
• Prepare Quotations/Proposals/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 and effective 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 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 products, especially MS Project.

Independence/Accountability:

• Must be a self-starter, self-motivated, and highly flexible with ~25% travel.
• Organized and detail-oriented.
• Proven experience creating and executing successful plans to solve complex problems.

Leadership Activities:

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

Communication Skills:

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