Kailera is a late clinical-stage biotechnology company advancing a diversified pipeline of GLP-1 therapies to provide options for people living with obesity. Backed by a16z.
About the role
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. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- At least 12 years’ experience in the biotech/pharmaceutical industry with 5+ years’ experience in alliance management, with a track record of having successfully managed partnerships
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, demonstrated creativity, flexibility and problem-solving ability, solid knowledge base regarding business development and alliance management practices
- Strong ability to manage cross-functional and multi-cultural teams and the 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
- Lead, and develop a high-performing Alliance Management team, providing coaching, mentorship, and strategic direction
More about this role
At Kailera, we are bold, authentic and committed to our mission of developing therapies that give people the power to transform their lives and elevate their overall health. Rooted in an entrepreneurial spirit and a team-oriented culture, we are working together to advance Kailera’s mission to advance novel therapies for obesity and related conditions.
We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes collaboration, integrity, and excellence. As we expand, we seek the most talented individuals with diverse backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and experiences to join our team.
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.
Required location: Waltham, MA (hub-based, onsite 3-4 days per week) OR Remote (home-based, onsite at...
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