Senior Manager, Alliance Management

Summary

Join Foresight Diagnostics, a molecular diagnostics company developing non-invasive cancer detection technologies, as a Senior Manager, Alliance Management. Manage active biopharma partnerships, contract execution, and customer experience for biopharma and research institution partners. Guide internal project teams, establish governance systems, and monitor compliance with contractual obligations. Lead the launch of new partnerships and proactively identify and solve issues. Participate in biopharma discussions and negotiations, and serve as the owner of Alliance Management business processes. Maintain a good understanding of biopharmaceutical industry trends and work with project and lab personnel to ensure project success. This role may involve managing staff and offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Requirements

• B.S. in a life sciences discipline required
• Minimum 5 years of combined alliance management and project/program management experience in an FDA-regulated healthcare product company (therapy, diagnostics, or medical devices)
• Demonstrated leadership of cross-functional teams
• Proven track record in achieving company goals from the initiation of biopharma partnerships through the rest of the contract term
• Experience with legal agreements and contracts, as well as monitoring contract fulfillment

Responsibilities

• Manage biopharma collaborations as the primary point of contact for partners and as the bridge to Foresight Dx’s internal project teams and leadership
• Guide internal project teams with respect to opportunities and constraints arising from the partnership agreements; ensure project aims, deliverables, and objectives are met
• Establish and facilitate stage-appropriate governance systems, including steering and operational committees and decision-making processes
• Monitor and track compliance with contractual obligations, such as development timelines, research updates, committee meetings, and milestone payments
• Lead launch of new partnerships to include pre-deal considerations, transitions to an active contract, or end of a partnership as appropriate
• Proactively identify and problem-solve issues and risks, conduct health checks, and identify opportunities to improve, expand, or redirect the partnership
• Participate in biopharma discussions and negotiations for new partnering agreements with Business Development
• Serve as the owner of Alliance Management business processes to improve capabilities and, drive efficiencies, document best practices where appropriate
• Maintain a good understanding of the trends in the biopharmaceutical industry and how they impact the Foresight Dx and diagnostics broadly. Additionally, leverage these insights to support the strategic plan of the organization
• Works with project and lab personnel to ensure projects are fully supported and delivered on quality and time
• Closely collaborate with all functions to align Foresight biopharma partnership activities with the organization's capabilities
• May manage staff as the business needs grow; provide staff with coaching, training, and opportunities to develop skills; and give ongoing, constructive, and timely feedback on performance and progress toward goals and expectations
• Other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• Master of Business Administration or M.S. or Ph.D. in a relevant life sciences discipline preferred
• Previous experience in the companion diagnostics field or biopharma partnering preferred

Benefits

• This role is hiring at an annual salary of $140,000 - $160,000 and is eligible for bonus and equity offerings
• Foresight offers benefits including paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave (if applicable), alongside medical, dental, vision, life, disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, and a 401k with company match
• We promote the professional development of our employees and will encourage upward mobility within the company for high performing employees