Alliances Manager

Neurocrine Biosciences • San Diego, CA

3d

About The Position

Serves as the primary alliance manager for assigned partnerships, accountable for driving alliance performance, governance, and cross-functional execution. Leads strategic and operational alignment across internal and external stakeholders to ensure achievement of collaboration objectives, proactively identifying risks and implementing mitigation strategies.

Requirements

• BS/BA degree in a scientific or business field and 6+ years of experience in a biotechnology/pharmaceutical scientific or alliance management-based role
• Master’s degree in a scientific or business field and 4+ years similar experience noted above
• PhD and 2+ years similar experience noted above
• High attention to detail in all aspects of work
• Demonstrated success working with PowerPoint, Excel, and the Microsoft suite
• Easily adapts to a variety of technology and collaboration tools
• Ability to work as part of a team both as a contributor and as a leader
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Good problem-solving and analytical thinking skills
• Comfortable handling complex relationships and resolving conflict
• Ability to meet deadlines and communicate proactively when delays occur
• Good project management skills
• Demonstrated functional expertise working in a biotechnology/pharmaceutical industry role with expertise in a scientific discipline, business development, or alliance management function
• Demonstrated ability to operate as a cross-functional leader and trusted partner across internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to anticipate risks, identify opportunities, and recommend solutions that impact alliance success
• Experience working with contracts and knowledge of legal terminology.
• Working knowledge of small molecule and biologics drug discovery and development
• Experience collaborating with global teams
• Understanding of accounting and finance principles

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end alliance management for 2–4 strategic partnerships, ensuring delivery against contractual, operational, and business objectives
• Lead alliance governance, including Joint Steering Committees and cross-functional working groups, shaping agendas, driving decision-making, and ensuring alignment on key priorities and risks
• Influence and align cross-functional stakeholders (R&D, Legal, Finance, Clinical, Regulatory, CMC) to drive execution of alliance deliverables and resolve complex issues
• Identify, assess, and resolve complex operational and relational challenges within alliances, balancing partner needs with internal priorities
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and alliance agreements
• Drive accountability for alliance deliverables, ensuring timely execution of commitments and visibility to key milestones, risks, and performance metrics
• Lead initiatives to enhance alliance management processes, tools, and best practices, contributing to increased efficiency and effectiveness across partnerships
• Contribute to alliance strategy and long-term planning by providing insights on partnership performance, risks, and opportunities
• Prepare alliance status updates and reports
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• retirement savings plan (with company match)
• paid vacation, holiday and personal days
• paid caregiver/parental and medical leave
• health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager