Global Alliance Manager

Summary:

Lead the delivery of high-value strategic projects with external partners, ensuring strong governance, cross-functional alignment (Commercial, Regulatory, Supply Chain), and operational excellence. Oversee alliance management, drive joint decision-making, and support the successful integration of in-licensing and strategic collaborations across a portfolio of key partnerships.

What you Will do:

Serve as alliance manager for high-value, complex partnerships, ensuring strategic alignment and operational excellence.

• Develop and maintain joint governance structures, including Joint Steering Committees and Joint Operating Committees.
• Facilitate strategic and operational decision-making with partners, ensuring timely resolution of issues and alignment on shared goals.
• Define and track partnership performance metrics and KPIs to ensure value realization and continuous improvement.
• Lead regular business reviews with partners and internal stakeholders to assess progress, identify risks, and drive corrective actions.
• Interpret and operationalize key contractual terms, ensuring business owners understand and adhere to obligations and entitlements.
• Proactively identify and mitigate risks related to alliance execution, including compliance, IP, and commercial risks.
• Lead post-deal integration planning and execution for in-licensing and strategic collaborations.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams (e.g., R&D, Commercial, Legal, Regulatory, Supply Chain) to ensure seamless onboarding and execution of partnership deliverables.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, providing insights into alliance health, strategic risks, and opportunities for value enhancement.
• Collaborate closely with Legal, Finance, R&D, and Commercial teams to ensure alignment and support for partnership goals.
• Drive the development and implementation of alliance management frameworks, tools, and templates to standardize and scale best practices.
• Benchmark against industry standards and incorporate learnings from external networks and peer companies.

What You Will Need :

• Higher education with a relevant qualification degree
• Work experience: 7+ years in relevant roles, preferably within the pharmaceutical industry
• Proven track record of managing complex partnerships and integrations across global organizations
• Strong understanding of licensing and strategic collaboration frameworks
• Exceptional interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence without authority
• English proficiency, excellent communication skills, computer skills (MS Office)

What you will get in return:

• An opportunity to thrive in a rapidly scaling multinational company
• We provide all the necessary equipment for you to work effectively and set up your workspace, wherever you are
• 25 days holiday
• Additional health & dental insurance
• Multisport card
• Great and funny company events