Manager or Sr. Manager CMC Project Management

WuXi Chemistry is a leading company in the pharmaceutical industry, and they are seeking a Manager/Senior Manager for CMC Project Management. This role involves managing drug substance and drug product projects, leading project progression, and participating in business development activities.

Responsibilities:

• Assist Business Development in preparing quotations/proposals with inputs from key stakeholders
• Participate in the planning and implementation of projects. Establish project objectives, timelines, and deliverables. Define project tasks and resource requirements
• Closely monitor/control project progression to ensure projects are completed on schedule and within budget. Report project progress to all key stakeholders
• Support the technical team to investigate potential issues and implement corrective measures
• Serve as the liaison for client contacts and manage day-to-day communications
• Represent the company in project meetings, prepare meeting agendas and minutes, and follow through on action items
• Evaluate and assess project results and provide recommendations for future improvements
• Provide support to business development team by attending customer visits, conferences, or tradeshows

Requirements:

• Master's (MS) or PhD in Chemistry or Pharmaceutical Sciences
• Must be bilingual (fluent in English and Mandarin)
• Candidate should possess strong and effective project management, problem solving and interpersonal skills and have a proven track record working cross-functionally across a wide variety of technical, business, and operational areas
• Demonstrate good understanding of the pharmaceutical industry and small molecule drug development process
• Must be a self-starter, self-motivated, and highly flexible
• Must be organized and detail-oriented
• Proven experience in creating and carrying out successful plans and processes
• Proficiency in both English and Mandarin is required
• Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, and presentation skills)
• Ability to use all Microsoft Office products
• 2+ years of pharmaceutical or CRO/CMO industry experience preferred
• Project management experience preferred
• Experience in a Contract Research Organization (CRO) or Contract Manufacturing Organization (CMO) is preferred, but not required