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Associate Director, CMC Project Management

WuXi AppTec · Remote (US) · Remote

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About the role

The A.D. 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.

What they're looking for

  • Master's (MS) or PhD in life sciences, chemistry preferred
  • A minimum of 5 years of 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
  • Demonstrates a good understanding of the pharmaceutical industry and small molecule drug development
  • Minimum of 5 years of relevant pharmaceutical or biotech industry experience in CMC process development and/or GMP manufacturing
  • Working knowledge and understanding of current regulations and industry trends for small molecule, manufacturing, and testing. Oligonucleotide and Solid State Peptide experience a plus
More about this role

The A.D. 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 US and requires English and Mandarin language skills.

  • Lead all project initiation and planning efforts. Participate in the implementation and execution of a given project.
  • Establishes project objectives, timelines, and deliverables. Defines project tasks and resource requirements.
  • Closely monitor/control project progression to ensure the project is completed on schedule and within budget. Reports project progress to all key stakeholders.
  • Supports the technical team to investigate any project challenges by using necessary risk assessment tools & techniques, then implements corrective measures.
  • Serves as liaison with client...

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