Alliance Manager, Translational Medicine

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary relationship manager for strategic external oncology alliances.
• Own the high-level tracking and overview of incoming studies, establishing a clear understanding of each study's clinical priority.
• Lead the initial assessment of partnerships prior to contracting to evaluate secondary-use importance.
• Establish high-level communication plans and governance frameworks for collaborations.
• Serve as the primary internal driver for contract management, owning day-to-day legal coordination and protocol/ICF reviews.
• Maintain strategic visibility internally regarding contract communication and execution tracking.
• Monitor compliance with contractual obligations, including IP boundaries and data-sharing rights.
• Partner closely with the internal TMED Program Manager to translate identified strategic objectives into internal operational plans.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Life Sciences, Biology, Molecular Biology required; PhD or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in alliance management, relationship management, or external collaborations within the biotech, pharmaceutical, or diagnostics sectors.
• A sophisticated understanding of the oncology landscape, biomarker development, and the application of translational medicine in clinical trials.
• Demonstrated experience navigating complex legal agreements, multi-party research collaborations, and compliance requirements (including HIPAA/PHI data sharing standards).

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in alliance management and relationship management within the biotech and pharmaceutical sectors, with a strong focus on oncology and compliance with legal agreements. Capable of translating strategic objectives into operational plans while ensuring adherence to contractual obligations and data-sharing standards.