(Senior) Program Manager - Toxicology

WuXi AppTec is a leading global pharmaceutical and medical device technology platform. The Program Manager/Sr. Program Manager will support and manage Toxicology BU clients’ IND programs, overseeing drug development progress while collaborating with various teams across the U.S. and Europe.

Responsibilities

Work independently or under supervision in a highly motivated program management team and dynamic environment

Provide technical support during the business development phase, including but not limited to: understanding IND submission requirements of the U.S., China, and EMA; evaluating clients’ development programs; and preparing program proposals and preliminary study designs based on compound characteristics, clinical indications, intended clinical trial plans, existing data, and target submission regions

Lead and manage the nonclinical TOX portion of IND-enabling programs: develop program execution plans (Gantt charts), monitor program progress across toxicology, preclinical bioanalysis, and regulatory submission activities; host regular project meetings to review status, study results, issues, and resolutions; and coordinate with other divisions for extended IND programs when needed

Provide continuous scientific and technical support during program execution, proactively identify potential issues, and propose constructive solutions

Maintain timely communication with clients and key internal contributors across functions/business units via email, teleconferences, Zoom meetings, and/or site visits to ensure smooth program execution

Track relevant scientific advances by reviewing literature and sharing updates with the team and business units

Preferred

Program management experience in leading nonclinical programs preferred

Program Management

Nonclinical Programs

Company

Pharmaceutical CRDMO providing drug discovery, development, and manufacturing services.

Shanghai, Shanghai, CHN

https://www.wuxiapptec.com/

Founded in 2000

10001+ employees

Qualifications

PhD, or MS degree in Toxicology, Pharmacology, DMPK, or related fields

2 - 3 years of post-PhD experience, or 5+ years of experience after a Master's degree

Experience with in vitro or in vivo studies in drug discovery and development required; background in Toxicology and/or DMPK strongly preferred

Excellent English verbal and written communication skills; fluency in Mandarin required

Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills

Highly independent with strong accountability

Ability to conduct research and perform literature reviews

Strong oral and written communication skills

Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and other relevant software

Strong organizational skills, detail-oriented, and adaptable to changes

Ability to manage multiple programs under tight deadlines

Strong prioritization and flexibility in managing changing directions

Team-oriented mindset with flexibility to work across time zones

Familiarity with and adherence to regulatory guidelines consistent with company requirements

Program management experience in leading nonclinical programs preferred

2 - 3 years of post-PhD experience, or 5+ years of experience after a Master’s degree.

Required skills

Toxicology, Pharmacology, DMPK, IND submission requirements, Nonclinical program management, vitro studies, vivo studies, Literature review, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, MS PowerPoint, Regulatory guidelines

Preferred skills

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Experience

2-3 years