CMC Project Manager - European Union Global Contract Development and Manufacturing partner

CMC Project Manager - European Union

Location: European Union

About The Role

Our client is a global contract development and manufacturing partner supporting pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies from early development through commercial manufacturing. This is a high-impact, client-facing leadership role where you’ll be responsible for building trusted partnerships and ensuring the successful delivery of complex technical programmes.

Working remotely within Europe, you’ll act as the key link between clients and global technical teams, helping to navigate complex CMC activities while delivering an exceptional customer experience.

Fluency in Mandarin is essential.

Key Responsibilities

Client Leadership

• Act as the primary contact for strategic client accounts.
• Build trusted, long-term relationships with stakeholders across Development, Technical Operations, Quality, Regulatory, and Supply Chain.
• Manage client expectations and provide proactive communication throughout programme delivery.

Cross-Functional Programme Leadership

• Coordinate global, multidisciplinary teams to ensure alignment on project priorities, timelines, and deliverables.
• Translate technical updates into clear, commercially focused communication.
• Facilitate collaboration between clients and internal scientific, manufacturing, and quality functions.

Programme & Business Management

• Oversee multiple complex development programmes simultaneously.
• Identify risks early and coordinate effective mitigation strategies.
• Support business growth through strong client relationships, account development, and proposal support.
• Participate in executive governance meetings and strategic customer discussions.

Candidate Profile

Essential

• MSc or PhD in Chemistry, Pharmacy, Life Sciences, or a related scientific discipline.
• 5+ years’ experience within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, CRO, CRDMO, or CDMO organisations.
• Proven experience managing client-facing technical programmes , scientific partnerships, or strategic customer accounts.
• Strong understanding of CMC development, pharmaceutical manufacturing, process development, and technology transfer .
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills.
• Experience working across international, cross-functional teams.
• Fluent in both English and Mandarin.

Highly Desirable

• Experience supporting outsourced development or manufacturing programmes.
• Commercial awareness and an understanding of how client relationships contribute to long-term business growth.
• Experience working across global delivery models or multicultural teams.
• Previous mentoring or leadership experience.

Why Join?

• Join a global, science-led development partner supporting innovative pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies.
• Highly visible role with significant client interaction and international exposure.
• Opportunity to influence strategic customer relationships and shape programme success.
• Fully remote position within Europe with excellent long-term career development opportunities.

Requirements added by the job poster

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 1+ years of Pharmaceutical Manufacturing experience
• 3+ years of experience in Project Management
• 3+ years of work experience with Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls (CMC)