VP, Alliance & Program Management

Are you passionate about driving innovative drug development through strategic collaborations? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking biopharmaceutical company at the forefront of targeted protein degradation research. As a key member of their leadership team, you will have the chance to shape and influence cutting-edge therapies that aim to improve patient outcomes and transform the future of medicine.

Our client is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical organization specializing in developing targeted protein degradation medicines. Powered by a fully integrated discovery platform and a world-class team of scientists, they are focused on delivering new treatments for cancer and inflammatory diseases. The company’s pioneering approach combines advanced science with strategic partnerships, making it an exciting place to contribute to groundbreaking therapeutic innovations.

In this role, you will oversee alliance and program management for research and early-stage development. You will serve as the strategic partner for external research alliances, ensuring collaboration aligns with scientific and business goals. Your influence will extend internally as you lead and coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure the seamless progression of preclinical programs from discovery to early development, supporting their pipeline ambitions. This role is primarily on-site, requiring close collaboration with internal teams and external partners to accelerate progress.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage external research alliances, acting as the primary relationship owner.
• Establish and oversee governance structures, such as joint research committees and steering groups.
• Identify and resolve issues impacting alliance health and productivity.
• Collaborate with legal, finance, and business teams to support negotiations, amendments, and milestone evaluations.
• Monitor alliance performance and communicate updates to senior leadership.
• Develop best practices for alliance management, supporting a growing portfolio.
• Provide strategic leadership for research and early development programs, aligning cross-functional teams around common goals.
• Create and maintain program plans, timelines, and risk management frameworks.
• Drive portfolio reviews and resource prioritization.
• Build and lead a high-performing alliance and program management team.
• Represent the organization externally at industry forums and partner meetings.
• Contribute to organizational strategy, culture, and operational effectiveness.

Experience & Qualifications:

• PhD in a relevant scientific discipline preferred, with at least 15 years’ industry experience, including 5+ years in alliance or program management.
• Extensive experience managing research-stage alliances or early-phase collaborations.
• In-depth understanding of drug discovery and early development processes.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Proven leadership in cross-functional, matrixed environments.
• Familiarity with clinical development milestones, risk management, and governance.

This role offers a base salary between $325,000 and $370,000, depending on experience.

Apply now to be part of a growing team shaping the future of innovative therapeutics.