Co-op, Project Management Associate

WuXi Biologics; Cranbury Township (NJ); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Full time

Job summary

WuXi Biologics in Cranbury, NJ is seeking a Co-op Project Manager to support cross-functional teams in biologics development and operations. You will assist Project Managers with coordinating activities, tracking progress, and maintaining clear communication across internal teams.

The role emphasizes data collection and analysis to monitor project performance, with exposure to tools like Excel and Power BI. Strong communication in English is essential; Chinese is a plus.

Qualifications

• Pursuing Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Engineering, Business, or related disciplines.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
• Previous internship, co-op, research lab, student org, or operational support experience is preferred but not required.
• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare, or manufacturing environments is a plus.
• Ability to collect, process, and analyze project data to support tracking and reporting; familiarity with data visualization tools is a plus.
• Excellent communication in English; Chinese language skills are a strong plus but not mandatory.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers in daily coordination of biologics development projects and operational activities.
• Develop and manage low-complexity projects in scope, timeline, budget, quality, communication, risk, procurement, and stakeholders.
• Coordinate internal and external resources and participate in process improvement initiatives to improve team efficiency.
• Assist in maintaining project databases, dashboards, and project management tools.
• Support scheduling and organization of internal meetings, client meetings, teleconferences, and site visit activities.
• Perform additional operational and project coordination tasks assigned by the Project Management team.

Skills

MS Office

Data analysis

Communication

English/Chinese

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in relevant field

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Microsoft Project

Job description

Job Summary

The Co-op – Project Management Support role is designed for students who are interested in biologics development, pharmaceutical operations, and project management. This role will support Project Managers in coordinating cross-functional activities, tracking operational progress, and maintaining effective communication across internal teams.

Job Title

Project Manager Co-op

Work Location

Cranbury NJ (On-site)

Job Summary

The Co-op – Project Management Support role is designed for students who are interested in biologics development, pharmaceutical operations, and project management. This role will support Project Managers in coordinating cross-functional activities, tracking operational progress, and maintaining effective communication across internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers in daily coordination of biologics development projects and operational activities.
• Develop and manage low-complexity project in respect of scope, timeline, budget, quality, communication, risk, procurement, stakeholders in accordance of the mission and goals of WuXi Biologics and clients.
• Coordinate the internal and external resource, and participate in process improvement initiatives and operational excellence activities to improve team efficiency and workflow management.Assist in maintaining project databases, dashboards, and project management tools.
• Support scheduling and organization of internal meetings, client meetings, teleconferences, and site visit activities.
• Perform additional operational and project coordination tasks assigned by the Project Management team.

Qualifications (please do not mix the Technical Skills with the Soft Skills)

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Engineering, Business, or related disciplines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
• Previous internship, co-op, research lab, student organization, or operational support experience is preferred but not required.
• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare, or manufacturing environments is a plus.
• Ability to collect, process, and analyze project and operational data to support project tracking, revenue monitoring, and management reporting. Familiarity with data visualization or reporting tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, Microsoft Project, or similar platforms) is a plus.
• Basic understanding of biologics development, pharmaceutical manufacturing, or CMC-related workflows is preferred.
• Excellent communication skill with problem solving capability is a must. Capability of working in a highly diverse team in both culture and technical background is required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both English and Chinese will be a strong plus but not mandatory.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and maintain attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• Fast learner with a strong willingness to continuously improve project management and technical knowledge.

The hourly rate for this position is $20 - $30hr (based on educational level)

Job description does not intend to list all the duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Employee holding this position would be required to perform other job-related duties/responsibilities based on their expertise and company business needs.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability