Iambic has created a cutting-edge AI-driven platform to tackle the most challenging design problems in drug discovery and address unmet patient need. Backed by Sequoia.
About the role
We are seeking an experienced Director of Alliance Management to support strategic drug discovery collaborations. In this role, you will serve as the primary relationship lead for external partnerships, drive operational execution across collaborations, and work closely with scientific and functional leaders to ensure partnered programs advance scientific, operational, and strategic objectives.
What they're looking for
- Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline, engineering, business, or related field, advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) preferred
- 12+ years in alliance management, scientific program management, project management, scientific operations, or related functions within biotechnology or pharmaceuticals
- Experience managing complex scientific collaborations and strategic partnerships
- Strong understanding of small molecule drug discovery from target identification through preclinical development
- Ability to influence multidisciplinary teams without direct authority
- Excellent organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills
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JOB SUMMARY
We are seeking an experienced Director of Alliance Management to support strategic drug discovery collaborations. In this role, you will serve as the primary relationship lead for external partnerships, drive operational execution across collaborations, and work closely with scientific and functional leaders to ensure partnered programs advance scientific, operational, and strategic objectives.
You will coordinate cross-functional teams across medicinal chemistry, biology, DMPK, pharmacology, toxicology, CMC, legal, business development, and project management while serving as a trusted partner to pharmaceutical and biotechnology collaborators. Success in this role requires exceptional program leadership, relationship management, and a strong understanding of the drug discovery process, with the ability to coordinate complex cross-functional programs, anticipate risks, and keep collaborations aligned from early discovery through preclinical development.
We prefer candidates who can work onsite at our San Diego headquarters, but we are open to hybrid working models and remote U.S.-based applicants.
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Serve as the primary alliance manager for drug...
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