Senior Director, Alliance Management

The role

The Senior Director, Alliance Manager builds and manages strategic partnerships with external stakeholders. This role focuses on driving collaboration and ensuring alignment between alliance goals and organizational objectives.

What you will do

• Manage and strengthen the strategic alliance with Hengrui Pharmaceuticals
• Serve as the primary point of contact for partners
• Liaise with internal key subject matter experts and stakeholders
• Co-lead governance meetings with alliance partner
• Manage development, execution, and compliance of partnership agreements
• Provide regular updates to internal stakeholders on partnership progress
• Collaborate with Business Development to support new initiatives
• Lead and develop a high-performing Alliance Management team

Required qualifications

• At least 12 years’ experience in the biotech/pharmaceutical industry
• 5+ years’ experience in alliance management
• 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
• 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
• Professional fluency in English and Mandarin (written and verbal)

Nice to have

• Advanced degree

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

Before you apply

• Kailera Therapeutics, Inc. uses E-Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires

About the company

Kailera is working to advance novel therapies for obesity and related conditions. The company is rooted in an entrepreneurial spirit and a team-oriented culture.