Associate Director Project Management of WuXi-TIDES
Company: WuXi AppTec
Location: Philadelphia
Posted on: May 29, 2023
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Job Description:
Overview
WuXi TIDES, a leading Contract Research and Development
Manufacturing Organization (CRDMO), is an integral part of the WuXi
AppTec's subsidiary WuXi STA. WuXi TIDES offers our worldwide
partners efficient, flexible, and high-quality solutions for the
drug development of oligonucleotides, peptides and related
synthetic conjugates ("TIDES" drug). We greatly simplify the TIDES
drug development by providing all discovery, CMC development and
the entire manufacturing supply chain under one roof.
With over 1,000 scientists from 9 R&D and manufacturing sites,
we offer discovery compound screening and synthesis, process
development and manufacturing of novel monomers, linkers and
ligands, oligonucleotides, peptides and complex synthetic
conjugates at any scale. Beyond chemistry, we offer formulation
development, drug product manufacturing, labeling and distribution
services in a variety of injectable dosage forms and filling
formats including the Lipid Nanoparticle (LNP) drug delivery
platform. Our comprehensive analytical method development,
validation and testing platform will support your needs in TIDES
drug development from discovery through clinical to commercial.
Moreover, our Regulatory Affairs CMC team is experienced in
preparing CMC dossiers to support global filings for TIDES new drug
applications.
Job Summary: Responsible for managing projects within WuXi-TIDES,
WuXi's API development and manufacturing division for
Oligonucleotides and Peptides. 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.
Responsibilities
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 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 necessary risk assessment tools & techniques, then implements
corrective measures.
Serves as liaison with client contacts, manages day-to-day
communications and organizes project team meetings.
Represents company in project meetings, prepares meeting agenda and
minutes, and follows up on action items.
Evaluates and assesses project results and provides recommendations
for future improvements.
Provides support to the business development team joining customer
visits, conferences or tradeshows.
Facilitates the generation of Quotations/Proposals/Change Orders
with inputs from key stakeholders for existing relationships.
Qualifications
Technical Skills / Knowledge:
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.
Demonstrates good understanding of the pharmaceutical industry and
drug development.
Minimum of 5 years of relevant pharmaceutical or biotech industry
experience in discovery chemistry, CMC process development and/or
GMP manufacturing.
Working knowledge and understanding of current regulations and
industry trends for oligonucleotide and Solid State Peptide
experience is a plus.
Experience in a Contract Research Organization (CRO) or Contract
Manufacturing Organization (CMO) is preferred, but not
required.
Must have working knowledge of MS Office products, especially MS
Project.
Independence/Accountability:
Must be a self-starter, self-motivated, and highly flexible in this
homebased position with up to 10%travel.
Must be organized and detailed-oriented.
Problem Solving:
Leadership Activities:
Work closely with team members across all CMC related business
units and with the WuXi-TIDES management team to ensure
coordination of all efforts and real-time communication with all
stakeholders.
Communication Skills:
Proficiency in both English and Mandarin is required.
Excellent communications skills (verbal, written, and presentation
skills).
Customary Education and Experience:
Masters (MS) or PhD in life sciences; chemistry preferred
A minimum of 5 years 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.
Anticipated base pay range: $76,000 to $130,000
An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will
receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated
against on the basis of disability
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