Senior Manager/Associate Director, CMC Project Management

JR United Kingdom; York; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the pharmaceutical industry is seeking a Senior Manager/Associate Director Project Manager to oversee projects from proposal to completion. The role involves client interactions, project planning, and technical team support in a remote working environment within the UK. Candidates should possess a Master's or PhD in life sciences and significant experience in project management within the pharmaceutical sector.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of experience in the pharmaceutical or CRO/CMO industry.
• Minimum 5 years in CMC process development or GMP manufacturing.
• PMP certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead project initiation and planning, ensuring objectives are defined.
• Monitor project progress and control schedules and budgets.
• Support business development activities including customer visits and conferences.

Skills

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Education

Master's (MS) or PhD in life sciences

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

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16.06.2025

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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. This role involves leading projects from proposal to completion, interacting with clients and technical teams, and participating in business development activities such as client visits and conferences. This is a remote (work from home) position within the UK.

Responsibilities

• Lead project initiation and planning, ensuring objectives, timelines, and resources are well defined.
• Monitor project progress, control schedules and budgets, and report to stakeholders.
• Support technical teams in risk assessment and corrective actions.
• Manage client communications and organize project meetings.
• Represent the company in meetings, prepare agendas and follow-up on actions.
• Evaluate project outcomes and suggest improvements.
• Support business development activities including customer visits, conferences, and trade shows.
• Prepare quotations, proposals, and change orders with stakeholder input.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Master's (MS) or PhD in life sciences; chemistry preferred.
• At least 10 years of experience in the pharmaceutical or CRO/CMO industry, with a focus on API or Drug Product R&D and manufacturing.
• Experience in project management; PMP certification is a plus.
• Strong project management, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical industry and small molecule drug development.
• Minimum 5 years in CMC process development or GMP manufacturing.
• Understanding of current regulations and industry trends; oligonucleotide and solid-state peptide experience are advantages.
• Experience in CRO or CMO is preferred but not required.
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially MS Project.

Independence/Accountability

• Self-starter, highly flexible, organized, and detail-oriented.
• Problem-solving skills with proven success in planning and execution.

Leadership Activities

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

Communication Skills

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