Associate Director Project Management (Pharmaceutical)

TL;DR

Associate Director Project Management (Pharmaceutical): Leading the progression of drug development projects for oligonucleotides and peptides from proposal to completion with an accent on discovery and medicinal chemistry. Focus on managing cross-functional technical teams, coordinating with global clients, and optimizing project timelines within a CRDMO environment.

Location: Remote USA (with 10% travel within USA or to China)

Company

A leading Contract Research and Development Manufacturing Organization (CRDMO) providing end-to-end solutions for TIDES drug development.

What you will do

• Lead project initiation, planning, and execution, defining objectives, timelines, and deliverables.
• Serve as the primary liaison for client communications and organize project team meetings.
• Monitor project progression to ensure completion on schedule and within budget.
• Implement corrective measures and risk assessments to solve technical project challenges.
• Support business development through customer visits and presence at industry conferences.
• Facilitate the generation of quotations, proposals, and change orders.

Requirements

• Masters or PhD in life sciences, preferably in chemistry.
• Minimum 5 years of pharmaceutical or biotech industry experience in discovery chemistry.
• Proficiency in both English and Mandarin language skills is required.
• Must be based in the USA with availability for up to 10% travel.
• Proven track record in project management and working cross-functionally.
• Working knowledge of MS Project and MS Office.

Nice to have

• PMP certification.
• Experience in a CRO or CMO environment.
• Knowledge of current regulations for oligonucleotides and Solid State Peptide.

Culture & Benefits

• Home-based / remote work flexibility.
• Opportunity to work in a leading global CRDMO environment.
• Engagement with international clients and teams.
• Equal opportunity employer commitment.