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Associate Director, CMC Project Management

WuXi AppTec · Remote (US) · Remote

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About the role

This role is a central pillar in building client trust and strengthening WuXi‘ s brand across complex, multi-stakeholder CMC programs. While WuXi brings deep technical expertise across its sites, this role focuses on translating that capability into strong client relationships. It requires excellent communication, sound judgment, and the ability to align internal teams with client expectations. Success is defined by managing complexity, influencing without authority, and building long-term partnerships. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

What they're looking for

  • Act as the primary interface for assigned clients, representing WuXi with credibility, clarity, and commercial awareness
  • Build long ‑ term , trust ‑ based relationships with diverse client stakeholders across R&D, CMC, Quality, Regulatory, and Procurement
  • Establish WuXi as a reliable, transparent, and solutions ‑ focused partner, not simply a service provider
  • Anticipate client concerns and proactively manage expectations, risks, and perceptions
  • Serve as the bridge between clients and WuXi operating sites, ensuring messages are translated accurately and effectively in both directions
  • Coordinate and influence cross ‑ functional internal teams (DS, DP, Analytical, Regulatory, Quality ), a nd ensure alignment on priorities, timelines, and client commitments
More about this role

This role is a central pillar in building client trust and strengthening WuXi‘ s brand across complex, multi-stakeholder CMC programs. While WuXi brings deep technical expertise across its sites, this role focuses on translating that capability into strong client relationships. It requires excellent communication, sound judgment, and the ability to align internal teams with client expectations. Success is defined by managing complexity, influencing without authority, and building long-term partnerships. The role plays a key part in shaping the client experience by ensuring that WuXi‘ s technical excellence is communicated with clarity and confidence.

Please note that this is a remote (work from home) position within Europe, and fluency in Mandarin is a must-have requirement for this role.

Client Relationship & Trust Building

  • Act as the primary interface for assigned clients, representing WuXi with credibility, clarity, and commercial awareness.
  • Build long ‑ term , trust ‑ based relationships with diverse client stakeholders across R&D, CMC, Quality, Regulatory, and Procurement.
  • Establish WuXi as a reliable, transparent, and solutions ‑ focused partner, not simply a service...

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