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Location: Woking, United Kingdom Job Category: Other - EU work permit required:
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16.06.2025 Expiry Date:
31.07.2025 Job Description:
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. 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 UK. Responsibilities Lead all project initiation and planning efforts. Participate in the implementation and execution of a given project. Establish project objectives, timelines, and deliverables. Define project tasks and resource requirements. Closely monitor/control project progression to ensure completion on schedule and within budget. Report progress to stakeholders. Support technical team in investigating project challenges using risk assessment tools & techniques, and implement corrective measures. Serve as liaison with client contacts, manage communications, and organize project meetings. Represent the company in project meetings, prepare agendas and minutes, and follow up on action items. Evaluate project results and recommend improvements. Support business development activities by joining customer visits, conferences, or tradeshows. Prepare quotations, proposals, and change orders with input from stakeholders. Qualifications Education and Experience: Master's (MS) or PhD in life sciences; chemistry preferred At least 10 years of pharmaceutical or CRO/CMO industry experience, especially in API process R&D and manufacturing or Drug Product R&D and manufacturing. Experience in project management or managing external research collaborations; PMP certification is a plus. Strong project management, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills, with a proven track record of working cross-functionally. Good understanding of pharmaceutical industry and small molecule drug development. Minimum 5 years in CMC process development and/or GMP manufacturing. Knowledge of current regulations and industry trends for small molecules; 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, motivated, flexible, with ~25% travel. Organized and detail-oriented. Proven problem-solving abilities with successful planning and process implementation. Leadership Activities Coordinate efforts across CMC units and with STA management for effective communication. Communication Skills Fluent in English; Mandarin is a plus. Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
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