Senior Manager/Associate Director, CMC Project Management

WuXi AppTec • ,

1d • $105,000 - $120,000 • Remote

About The Position

STA Pharmaceutical, a WuXi AppTec Company, is hiring a Senior Manager/Associate Director, CMC Project Management to manage drug substance (DS) and drug product (DP) projects. The role leads projects from the proposal stage through completion by coordinating with clients, technical teams, and business development. It also supports business development through client visits and participation in conferences and trade shows. The position is remote, but the candidate must be located in the Eastern time zone. Fluency in both Mandarin and English is required.

Requirements

• Master’s degree (MS) or PhD in Chemistry or Pharmaceutical Sciences.
• Fluency in both English and Mandarin.
• Strong project-management, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills, with a proven record of cross-functional work across technical, business, and operational areas.
• Good understanding of the pharmaceutical industry and small-molecule drug development process.
• Self-starter who is self-motivated and highly flexible.
• Organized and detail-oriented.
• Proven experience creating and carrying out successful plans and processes.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office products.

Nice To Haves

• Two or more years of pharmaceutical or CRO/CMO industry experience.
• Project-management experience.
• Experience in a Contract Research Organization (CRO) or Contract Manufacturing Organization (CMO).

Responsibilities

• Assist the business development team in preparing quotations and proposals, gathering input from key stakeholders.
• Plan and implement projects; establish objectives, timelines, and deliverables; and define project tasks and resource requirements.
• Monitor and control project progress to ensure completion on schedule and within budget, and report progress to key stakeholders.
• Support the technical team in investigating potential issues and implementing corrective measures.
• Serve as the liaison for client contacts and manage day-to-day communications.
• Represent the company in project meetings, prepare agendas and minutes, and follow up on action items.
• Evaluate project results and provide recommendations for future improvements.
• Support business development by attending customer visits, conferences, and trade shows.
• Coordinate with business-unit and project-management team members to align efforts and maintain communication among parties.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior