NewAmsterdam is an innovative biotech company with the experience and expertise to deliver across its ambitious clinical, regulatory, and commercial goals. Our robust scientific approach focuses on advancing a new era of life-saving treatments for lipid-related diseases. Our vision is that people at risk for heart disease can take control of their health and live longer, fuller lives. Our team is led by a world-class team of industry veterans and key opinion leaders, including some of the world's preeminent cardiometabolic experts and we foster a passionate, supportive culture that is backed by a high level of integrity and inclusivity.
Overview
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced professional to join our team as a Director of Alliance Management. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for overseeing strategic partnerships and alliances. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that collaborative projects align with our organizational goals and contractual obligations while adhering to regulatory standards. Your capacity to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external partners will be crucial in driving towards successful outcomes. As the Alliance Management Director, you will be responsible for managing strategic partnerships, serving as a single -point-of-contact for alliance information. This position requires a strategic thinker who can translate complex partnership dynamics into actionable plans, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and excellence. If you are passionate about enhancing pharmaceutical innovations through strategic collaborations and possess the leadership qualities necessary to guide our alliance management efforts, we invite you to apply to this high-impact and high-visibility position.
Responsibilities
Lead the development and execution of alliance management programs, and establish business processes to:
Monitor progress and ensure issues are identified and resolved
Escalate issues to resolution removing barriers or hurdles
Prioritize needed actions and secure timely decisions
Proactively communicate timeline slippage and identify mitigation action
Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and collaboration
Coordinate cross-functional teams to align objectives and initiatives in support of alliance goals
Ensure that all core activities of the alliance management function are actively attended to, including:
Alliance Governance, including internal preparations, alignment, and decision making
Management of disagreements and disputes to minimize conflict and maximize value for our partnership
Understand the license agreement in detail and ensure compliance jointly with the internal and external cross-functional teams
Provide regular updates to senior management on status of the alliance and key topics
Monitor and assess the performance of partnership, identifying areas for improvement and opportunities. Work independently to anticipate, mitigate, and resolve alliance issues
Facilitate regular meetings and reviews with internal and external parties to drive alignment and transparency
Requirements
10+ years of experience in pharma or biotech industry with deep working knowledge of the industry disciplines spanning the full continuum of activities, including clinical development, regulatory approvals and product registration, manufacturing and commercialization, and product introduction
Strong negotiation skills with experience in managing large-scale projects and cross-functional teams in an alliance environment
Broad knowledge of European Market is required; European product launch experience is preferred
Proven leadership and influencing skills demonstrated through ability to think strategically and solve problems in high-pressure environments
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to manage complex partnerships and navigating cross-organizational dynamics
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously in a virtual global environment
Project management training or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferred
Proficient user of MS Office suite (e.g., PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Project), Teams/SharePoint and collaborative tools, experience using electronic document management systems, document review tools and expertise in standard project management software (Smartsheets) required
The role may require up to 20-25% travel internationally
Salary and Benefits:
We offer a competitive base salary, commensurate with experience. In addition to the salary, we provide a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, dental and vision coverage, term life and disability coverage, retirement plans, and stock option awards.
NewAmsterdam Pharma is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.