Our client is a drug discovery and development company. They have asked us to assist them in their search for a Senior Vice President, Program and Alliance Management.

Major tasks and responsibilities include:

• Oversee the development of comprehensive, integrated program plans, incorporating discipline-specific project plans and addressing both internal and external deliverables.
• Drive strategic business decisions by aligning planning assumptions with expertise in drug discovery, development, manufacturing, commercialization, and market uptake, ensuring plans are comprehensive and achievable.
• Apply program management tactics to:
  • Track key milestones and critical paths.
  • Manage resource demands and planning.
  • Address dependencies across plans.
  • Identify risks and implement contingency plans proactively.
• Provide leadership during program execution by establishing processes to:
  • Monitor progress and resolve issues.
  • Escalate and address barriers to ensure timely resolution.
  • Prioritize actions and secure necessary decisions. Mitigate timeline delays and communicate updates effectively.
• Lead or oversee Alliance Management for multi-functional contractual relationships across development, manufacturing, and commercialization with key partners.
• Act as Program/Alliance Manager for collaborations. Provide project management support for clinical programs, ensuring consistent timelines, budgets, and reporting.
• Mentor internal and external project managers to improve team integration, scenario planning, and cross-product analyses.
• Foster project and program management skills within the organization by mentoring, sharing best practices, and maintaining relevant tools.
• Collaborate with departmental leaders to identify projects and alliances requiring dedicated Project and Alliance Management oversight.
• Manage and mentor seasoned Program and Alliance Management staff to ensure effective leadership and execution.

We seek candidates with the following qualifications:

• A PhD or MD in relevant scientific discipline, with progressive pharmaceutical or biotech industry experience.
• A minimum of 20 years of pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry experience spanning drug discovery, preclinical and clinical development, regulatory approvals, manufacturing, commercialization, and product introduction.
• Significant program and project management experience leading complex initiatives with internal and external deliverables in a highly leveraged operating model required.
• Proficient in project management methodologies and tools.
• Alliance management experience preferred, particularly with large-scale partnerships across development, manufacturing, and commercialization.
• Global health experience preferred, including familiarity with regulatory and access challenges in developing countries.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence decisions, build relationships, and collaborate effectively across the organization and externally.

If interested, please apply directly to this job posting. No calls please. Include your daytime phone number and we will contact you confidentially or reply to your email.

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