Senior Manager Project Management, TIDES Discovery

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.

• →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 a good understanding of the pharmaceutical industry and drug development.
• →Minimum of 5 years of relevant pharmaceutical or biotech industry experience in discovery chemistry.
• →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.

• Must be a self-starter, self-motivated, and highly flexible in this home-based position with up to 10% travel.
• Must be organized and detail-oriented. 

• Proven experience in creating and carrying out successful plans and processes to solve complex problems. 

• Work closely with team members across all Discovery, 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 communication skills (verbal, written, and presentation skills).

• • Masters (MS) or PhD in life sciences; chemistry preferred
  • A minimum of 3 years of 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.