Associate Director- CMC – European Union Global Pharmaceutical Services Organisation

Location: European Union

About The Role: We’re looking for an experiencedCMC client relationship professionalto join a global pharmaceutical services organisation in a senior, highly visible position. You’ll be responsible for developing trusted relationships with pharmaceutical and biotech clients and ensuring their needs are effectively understood and delivered across international teams.

Key Responsibilities: Build and maintainsenior-level client relationshipsacross technical, quality, regulatory and commercial functions. Act as the key link between clients and internal scientific and operational teams, ensuring clear communication and alignment. Oversee multiple CMC programs at a strategic level, managing expectations, priorities, risks and escalations. Translate technical and project information intoclear, commercially relevant messagesfor different client audiences. Identify opportunities to strengthen existing relationships and supportaccount growth and future business .Participate in client governance meetings, proposals and senior-level discussions. Influence teams across different functions and geographies without direct authority. Represent the organisation professionally and help promote a consistent, high-quality client experience.

About You: MSc or PhD inLife Sciences, Chemistry or a related discipline .At least 5 years’ experiencein Pharma, CRO or CDMO environments. Demonstrableclient-facing CMC experiencewithin drug development or manufacturing. Good understanding of CMC processes, with the ability to engage credibly with technical teams and clients. Fluent Mandarin Chinese (C1/C2)and excellent English – essential. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the confidence to manage complex or challenging situations. Commercially aware, diplomatic and comfortable working acrossinternational teams and cultures .A background inanalytical, organic, synthetic chemistry or biochemistrywould be advantageous. Requirements Added By The Job Poster Master’s Degree