[Remote] Associate Director CMC Project Management

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. WuXi AppTec is a pharmaceutical development and manufacturing company, and they are seeking an Associate Director Project Management. This role involves managing projects within STA, leading them from proposal to completion while collaborating with clients and internal teams, and supporting business development activities.ResponsibilitiesHelp BD in preparing quotations/proposals with inputs from key stakeholdersParticipate in the planning and implementation of projects. Establish project objectives, timelines, and deliverables. Define project tasks and resource requirementsClosely monitor/control project progression to ensure projects are completed on schedule and within budget. Report project progress to all key stakeholdersSupport technical team to investigate potential issues and implement corrective measuresServe as the liaison for client contacts and manage day-to-day communicationsRepresent company in project meetings, prepare meeting agenda and minutes, and follow through on action itemsEvaluate and assess project results and provide recommendations for future improvementsProvide support to business development team by attending customer visits, conferences, or tradeshowsSkillsBilingual skills in Mandarin and EnglishMasters (MS) or PhD in Chemistry or Pharmaceutical SciencesA minimum of 5 years pharmaceutical or CRO/CMO industry experience, preferably in process R&D, pharmaceutical development and manufacturing areasPrior experience in project management or managing external research collaborationsStrong and effective project management, problem solving and interpersonal skillsProven track record working cross-functionally across a wide variety of technical, business, and operational areasGood understanding of the pharmaceutical industry and small molecule drug development processMust be a self-starter, self-motivated, and highly flexibleMust be organized and detail-orientedProven experience in creating and carrying out successful plans and processesWork closely with team members in the business units and the project management team to ensure coordination of efforts and ensure good communication with all partiesProficiency in both English and Mandarin is requiredExcellent communications skills (verbal, written, and presentation skills)Ability to use all Microsoft Office productsAbility to stand /Sit/walk for long periods of timeAbility to crouch, bend, twist, and reachAbility to travel via plane or trainExperience in Contract Research Organization (CRO) or Contract Manufacturing Organization (CMO) is preferred, but not requiredBenefitsThis is a work from home job, but we prefer candidates on the West Coast/Pacific time zone.Company OverviewWuXi AppTec provides a broad portfolio of R&D and manufacturing services that enable companies in the pharmaceutical. It was founded in 2000, and is headquartered in Shanghai, Shanghai, CHN, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.wuxiapptec.com.