Senior Director, Alliance Management

The Senior Director, Alliance Manager is responsible for building, managing, and nurturing strategic partnerships and alliances with external stakeholders. This role focuses on driving collaboration, maximizing the value of partnerships, and ensuring alignment between alliance goals and organizational objectives. The ideal candidate is a skilled relationship manager with experience in collaborating with multi-cultural partners, fostering trust, and delivering mutually beneficial outcomes.

Responsibilities

Manage and strengthen Kailera's strategic alliance with Hengrui Pharmaceuticals, serving as the primary relationship lead; Serve as the primary point of contact for partners, ensuring ongoing communication, alignment of goals, and addressing issues; Liaise with internal subject matter experts and stakeholders across functions and within partner's organization to identify and resolve issues and gaps; Co-lead with alliance partner to drive efficient and effective governance meetings; Work with relevant functions to manage development, execution, and ongoing compliance of partnership agreements, including contract negotiations and terms; Provide regular updates to internal stakeholders on partnership progress and outcomes; Collaborate with Business Development colleagues to support new initiatives that maximize the value of the alliance

Requirements

At least 12 years' experience in the biotech/pharmaceutical industry; 5+ years' experience in alliance management with a track record of successfully managed partnerships; Strong interpersonal and communication skills; Demonstrated creativity, flexibility and problem-solving ability; Solid knowledge of business development and alliance management practices; Strong ability to manage cross-functional and multi-cultural teams; Ability to influence and collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders; Experience in contract management and navigating complex legal agreements; Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple programs simultaneously; Ability to lead and develop a high-performing Alliance Management team; Professional fluency in English and Mandarin (written and verbal); Bachelor's degree in business, life sciences or related field

Nice to have

Advanced degree (preferred)

Benefits

Comprehensive health coverage; Flexible time off; Paid holidays; Year-end shutdown; Monthly wellness stipend; Generous 401(k) match; Tuition reimbursement; Commuter benefits; Disability and life insurance; Annual bonus opportunities; Equity grants