Technical Operations Program Manager – Associate Director

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in North Carolina.

📋 Description

• Lead a cross-functional technical CMC team on an international scale.

• Manage all critical CMC deliverables, including associated reports.

• Ensure structured and purposeful interactions during team meetings.

• Document clear decisions and actions, communicating them effectively to team members.

• Hold team members accountable for the functional delivery of plans.

• Facilitate the establishment and tracking of program objectives and priorities.

• Monitor program progress in alignment with approved project plans.

• Coordinate the identification and mitigation of program-related issues and risks.

• Ensure the implementation of risk mitigation strategies.

• Develop comprehensive, scientifically robust, and relevant scenarios.

• Oversee the review process for technical documents, such as protocols, reports, master and executed batch records, change controls, and deviations.

• Organize the preparation for governance and executive management presentations in close collaboration with the leadership team.

• Manage the program budget and long-term financial projections.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 8 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry.

• Extensive hands-on experience in CMC Development and Program/Project Management roles within complex environments.

• Proven experience working with cross-functional teams in the pharmaceutical sector, ideally in a global context.

• Exceptional project management skills, with a focus on making quick, decision-oriented actions in alignment with stakeholders.

• Strong organizational, prioritization, and follow-up abilities.

• Experience in managing detailed program timelines to ensure the timely achievement of key milestones.

• Skillful in identifying and evaluating risks associated with project activities, taking appropriate actions to control or mitigate these risks.

• A scientific and technical foundation in CMC development and manufacturing of drug substance small molecules and non-sterile products.

• Proven track record of collaborating within cross-functional teams, demonstrating the ability to multitask effectively, prioritize, and make sound decisions.

• High degree of flexibility and effectiveness in cross-functional, international, and cross-regional settings.

• Demonstrated ability to adapt to a continually evolving business environment.

• Proficiency in English; intermediate to advanced proficiency in Chinese is an advantage.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation for your contributions.

• Generous time-off policy.

• Opportunities to expand your knowledge by attending prominent conferences.

• Focus on maintaining a healthy work/life balance.

• Collaborative and team-oriented work environment.

• Contribute positively to the lives of patients with ultra-rare diseases in need of life-saving treatments.