Alliance Manager (Remote)

About the role

The Alliance Manager leads the coordination, execution, and relationship management of projects partnering with biopharma and biotech companies. They directly manage a portfolio of alliances, lead partner implementations, and manage project functions relating to deliverables, budgets, revenue, and proposals.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with biopharma business development, clinical operations, data integration, quality, product development, bioinformatics/translational sciences, and regulatory affairs to develop and implement CDx programs from proof of concept through completion of approved on-market therapeutics, blood/tissue molecular profiling and data programs, and real-world evidence/data/insights/target discovery programs.
• Directly manage a portfolio of alliances.
• Lead partner implementations in a way that exceeds partner expectations and meets timelines.
• Manage project functions relating to deliverables, budgets, revenue, and proposals.
• Effectively research and communicate the value of Caris offerings and deliver scientific information in a manner that is appropriate for the intended audience, and leverage subject matter experts appropriately.
• Conduct due diligence to gain a thorough understanding of partner's organization and objectives.
• Develop and demonstrate strong competency in Caris's solutions to provide best practice recommendations to our partners.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships through partner focus, professional demeanor, reliability, and responsiveness.
• Utilize laboratory information system and customer relationship management software to enter, gather, and analyze data regarding study health and study management.
• Evaluate client concerns, complaints, and trends to recommend changes to accommodate client needs.
• Work closely with R & D leaders, clinical operations, quality, and regulatory affairs on the proof of concept of the diagnostic assay in clinical trials.
• Lead partner meetings and workshops, ensuring decisions and action items are clearly documented and tracked to completion.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in relevant field(s) of study such as healthcare administration/policy, drug development, clinical research, oncology/nursing/clinical, science/bioinformatics or equivalent professional experience.
• 2+ years of experience in one or more of the following: molecular biology, clinical molecular diagnostics, or oncology, writing/utilizing scientific protocols and proposals, oncology/pathology/lab workflow, clinical research, including regulations, phases, clinical protocols, scientific concepts, or study management, implementing projects in the healthcare space, or drug development or companion diagnostics.
• Strong background in managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• History of delivering results on time within a multi-group setting.
• Proficiency in medical and healthcare terminology.
• Ability to travel up to 20%.

Preferred Qualifications

• Skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and/or project management software, e.g., MS Project or Jira.
• Awareness and understanding of emerging trends and technologies in healthcare, oncology/pathology, and/or molecular testing.
• Awareness about compliance to applicable regulatory standards, particularly CLIA, GMP, and GCP.
• Professional certification in area of expertise, e.g., PMP, CCRA, RN, etc., or participation in nationally recognized organizations (reference bullet above).
• Highly self-motivated, self-directed, and attentive to detail.
• Ability to work in a complex and matrix team environment; experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Detail-oriented, proven problem solver and analytical thinker with strong organizational and conflict resolution skills.
• The ability to communicate technical information in a clear, concise, and effective manner.
• Able to work effectively with, influence, and lead employees at different levels of the organization using strong interpersonal skills, collaboration, and teamwork.
• Proven abilities in leading complex problem management and process analysis.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, set priorities, schedule, and meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to manage up, down and across levels of the organization.
• Continuous learner with a desire to improve on existing processes to achieve higher degrees of partner success and improved quality and operational efficiencies.