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The Senior Manager/Associate Director Project Manager will be responsible for managing projects within STA, WuXi's API and Drug Product development and manufacturing division. 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. Please note this is a remote (work from home) position within the UK. 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. Prepare Quotations/Proposals/Change Orders with inputs from key stakeholders for existing relationships. Education and Experience: Master's (MS) or PhD in life sciences; chemistry preferred A minimum of 10 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. Candidate should possess strong and effective project management, problem-solving 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 small molecule drug development. Minimum of 5 years of relevant pharmaceutical or biotech industry experience in CMC process development and/or GMP manufacturing. Working knowledge and understanding of current regulations and industry trends for small molecule, manufacturing, and testing. Oligonucleotide and Solid State Peptide experience 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 home-based position with 25% travel. Must be organized and detail-oriented. Problem Solving: Proven experience creating and carrying out successful plans and processes to solve complex problems. Leadership Activities: Work closely with team members across all CMC-related business units and with the STA management team to ensure coordination of all efforts and real-time communication with all stakeholders. Communication Skills: Proficiency in English is required. Mandarin is a plus Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, and presentation skills).

We are seeking a dynamic and results-oriented Lead Generation Specialist to join our team within our European discovery services segment. The ideal candidate will leverage their knowledge of pre-clinical drug discovery, as well as the pharmaceutical/biotech landscape, to reach out and nurture leads generated by the Market Intelligence and Business Development team. By crafting targeted and tailored engagements, the Lead Generation Specialist will align our discovery services solutions with the specific needs of our biotech and pharma prospects. Proficiency in marketing communication and digital marketing tools, including professional social platforms, is essential. Please note the location of this job is remote / work from home in Europe. Identify Leads: Through data mining, active surveillance of public domain information, and collaboration with the business and marketing teams identify and triage new opportunities. Engage with Leads: Reach out to pre-qualified leads generated by the Market Intelligence team with customized, solution-driven offers that align with the prospects' pipeline and our small molecule, peptide and oligo-based solutions. Tailored Communication: Develop and execute targeted marketing communications that resonate with potential biotech and pharma clients, ensuring alignment with their research, development, and manufacturing needs. Pipeline Matching: Analyze client pipelines and align our service offerings to address specific challenges in drug discovery, development, and manufacturing, focusing on small molecules, peptides and oligo-based modalities Digital Marketing Execution: Utilize digital marketing tools (e.g., email marketing, CRM systems) and professional social platforms (e.g., LinkedIn, industry-specific forums) to nurture relationships and generate qualified leads. Collaborate with Marketing and Sales: Work closely with the sales and marketing teams to refine messaging, positioning, and campaigns, ensuring a consistent flow of communication with potential clients. Generate new leads in partnership with BD team such as organizing symposia and local events, e.g. on Science Parks Proven team player: Must possess effective inter-personal skills to enable effective teamwork across multiple groups and geographies. Data-Driven Approach: Use data and analytics to measure lead generation success, refine outreach strategies, and report on KPIs to ensure optimal ROI for marketing efforts. Must be organised and detail-oriented and able to process data from diverse sources Job Requirements: Educational Background: Bachelor's degree or higher in chemistry, biology, pharmaceutical sciences, or a related scientific field. Industry Experience: At least 3-5 years of experience in a drug discovery or business development/marketing role in life sciences. Marketing Skills: Proven ability to create compelling marketing content and offers tailored to specific client needs, with hands-on experience using digital marketing tools and social media platforms (e.g., LinkedIn). Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information clearly to both scientific and non-scientific audiences. Demonstrable gravitas and relationship-building skills. Tech-Savvy: Proficiency in CRM tools, marketing automation platforms, and lead tracking software to manage and optimize outreach efforts. Preferred Qualifications: Experience working in contract research or manufacturing organizations (CROs/CDMOs), preferably with some experience in lead generation. Familiarity with current trends in drug discovery, especially in the small molecule, nucleic acid or peptide-based therapeutics space. Knowledge of the biotech and pharma landscape, including key players, trends, and drug development pipelines.