Senior Director, Alliance Management

Our client, a leader in the Pharmaceuticals & Biotech space, is seeking a Senior Director of Alliance Management to join their team. This role focuses on operational priorities including execution quality, efficiency, safety, and measurable performance outcomes. US-based candidates only; no visa sponsorship is available.

About the role

You will lead operational priorities, collaborate with field leadership and cross-functional stakeholders, and drive accountability, service delivery, and operational consistency. This position offers the opportunity to influence operational scale, customer outcomes, and organizational performance within a life sciences environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead relationships for strategic alliances and licensing agreements
• Collaborate in negotiating and executing new strategic alliances
• Sustain relationships with executive stakeholders and cross-functional leaders
• Manage governance and performance of alliances, monitoring partnership health
• Influence cross-functional initiatives to execute strategic priorities
• Provide subject matter expertise to enhance Alliance Management capabilities
• Prepare executive communications for strategic decision-making
• Build productive relationships across global organizations

Qualifications

• 12+ years of management and post-baccalaureate experience in the biopharma industry
• Successful leadership in complex strategic alliances within biotechnology or pharmaceutical sectors
• Strong scientific business acumen, with an understanding of drug discovery and commercialization
• Experience managing global strategic alliances and regional licensing agreements
• Exceptional analytical and negotiation skills with a collaborative approach
• Proven ability to navigate ambiguity and resolve complex issues
• Experience working effectively across international teams and cultures
• Advanced degree (MBA, JD, PhD) preferred

Benefits

• Five-day onsite role in South San Francisco, CA
• Contribution to a culture that emphasizes scientific integrity and ethics
• Opportunity to influence and drive strategic decisions at senior leadership levels
• Experience working in a highly collaborative and international environment

Pay

$283,500 – $330,750 annually