About the Position:
Project manager is one of the key roles in WuXi Biologics network. A project manager is expected to work with highly diverse cross-function team and client around the globe, to accomplish deliverables within designated timeline and budget. Project manager is expected to manage both technical and non-technical affairs in the project progress. The individual will lead a group of project managers to ensure these projects are completed on time and reach the target. The individual will also be responsible for improving operational strategies, maintaining key client relationship and identifying business opportunities.
Job Responsibilities:
· Manage biologics development project in a cross-function team. Serve as portfolio manager for key clients and maintain good relationship to explore new business opportunity.
· Develop and manage project in respect of scope, timeline, budget, quality, communication, risk, procurement, stakeholders in accordance of the mission and goals of WuXi Biologics and clients.
· Monitor timeline and contract for accuracy and follow up on any discrepancies with clients and internal personnel. Confirm the completion of work by stage with client and ensures invoices are sent to client for processing.
· Lead a team of direct reporting project managers and provide guidance and support to project managers timely.
· Monitor the progress of subordinate's projects, identify and mitigate risks to the successful completion of projects.
Opportunities:
· Integrated cross-functional technical knowledge in real life biologics development for biologics medicine from world top-tier CDMO company (For technical track candidate)
· Solid knowledge in operation excellence in respect of logistics, financing, global import and export, data management and project management science (For operation track candidate)
· Training program available (technical and operation) for junior candidates to expedite the transition from academia to biologics industry.
· Develop leadership skill in domestic or inter-continental team with distinct culture and technical background at agile environment.
Required Qualifications:
· Advanced degree (PhD or MS) in Chemistry/Biologics Science, Engineering or related major with 5-10 years of applicable work experience.
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both English and Chinese. Basic level in Korean, Japanese, Cantonese or other major languages will be a plus.
· Excellent communication skill with problem solving capability is a must. Capability of working in a highly diverse team in both culture and technical background is required.
· Understand the overall workflow of biologics development with good knowledge of at least one of biologics functions, including but not limited to biologics discovery, cell line development, cell culture, purification, analytical (bio)chemistry, formulation, DS/DP manufacturing, regulatory, quality, engineering qualification/validation, etc.
· Excitement about the vision and mission of WuXi Biologics, and WuXi Biologics PROUD Culture
· Experience in project/program/portfolio management in any industry. Knowledge in Project management science is highly appreciated. PMP certificate can be a plus.
This Position can be based in Shanghai, Suzhou or Wuxi, China