Associate Director, Alliance Management and Project Management

Cosette Pharmaceuticals Inc.•Bridgewater, NJ

6d•$151,000 - $191,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate Director, Alliance Management and Project Management, optimizes strategic partnerships and leads cross-functional initiatives that support Cosette’s business objectives. The role is a primary coordination point between internal stakeholders and external partners, ensuring alignment, accountability, and successful execution of development, commercialization, supply chain, and business integration activities. It also supports the Project Management Office with specific projects as assigned. The position combines relationship management with execution leadership, managing complex partnerships and driving critical projects from planning through implementation. It requires strong project management skills, business acumen, and the ability to influence without direct authority in a matrixed organization. The role follows a hybrid schedule with three onsite days per week at the Bridgewater, New Jersey office and requires 10% travel.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Business, Life Sciences, Engineering, Supply Chain, Pharmacy, or a related field.
At least 8 years of experience in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, healthcare, or a related industry.
At least 5 years of project management, alliance management, program management, or cross-functional leadership experience.
Demonstrated success managing complex initiatives and projects across multiple stakeholders in a matrixed environment.
Strong understanding of pharmaceutical product development, commercialization, manufacturing, and supply chain operations.
Experience supporting licensing agreements, acquisitions, strategic partnerships, or integration activities.
Excellent communication, facilitation, negotiation, and influencing skills.
Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
Proficiency with project management tools and methodologies.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary liaison for assigned strategic partnerships and commercial alliances.
Build and maintain productive relationships with external partners, licensors, manufacturers (CMOs and CPOs), vendors, and strategic collaborators.
Lead global partnerships through governance activities, including steering committees, joint operating teams, and business reviews.
Monitor contractual obligations, milestones, and deliverables to ensure compliance and timely execution.
Develop, negotiate, and manage business contracts, amendments, agreements, term sheets, and statements of work.
Support out-licensing business initiatives.
Identify partnership risks, opportunities, and areas for enhanced collaboration.
Facilitate issue resolution and timely decision-making among stakeholders.
Lead cross-functional projects supporting product launches, lifecycle management initiatives, acquisitions, integrations, and strategic business priorities.
Develop project plans, timelines, budgets, risk assessments, and communication strategies.
Coordinate activities across Regulatory Affairs, Quality, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Commercial, Medical Affairs, Legal, Finance, and Business Development.
Establish project governance structures and accountability for key deliverables.
Monitor project progress and proactively address risks, dependencies, and resource constraints; implement countermeasures to maintain timelines and business objectives.
Drive efficient execution while balancing competing priorities and organizational objectives.
Present project updates and recommendations to senior leadership.
Support due diligence, business development assessments, and integration planning.
Foster collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement.
Mentor project team members and contribute to organizational capability building.