Director, Alliance Management

AMER•Fishers, IN

About The Position

The Director, Alliance Management is a key member of Telix’s global Business Development and Alliance Management organization and plays a pivotal role in ensuring operational excellence across a diverse portfolio of strategic alliances. This role acts as the connective tissue between internal functions and external partners, enabling seamless collaboration, effective governance, and consistent execution of alliance management frameworks. The role requires a blend of strategic oversight and hands‑on operational management, ensuring that partnerships deliver on their intended scientific, commercial, and organizational value.

Requirements

Advanced degree (B.S., M.S., Ph.D., or equivalent) in a scientific discipline and/or an MBA or equivalent degree is required.
Minimum of 10 years of post-educational experience, with at least 5 years of experience managing large, complex projects, initiatives, or partnerships in pharma, biotech, research institutes or related life‑sciences environments is required.
Exceptional interpersonal, collaborative, and stakeholder‑management skills, developed through engagement with diverse partners across academia and industry.
Strong organizational discipline and meticulous attention to detail.
Proven ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively as part of a team, exercise sound judgment, and take initiative in dynamic and varied environments.
Diplomacy skills with a demonstrated ability to build, nurture, and sustain trusted relationships.
Robust contract management expertise paired with effective negotiation skills.
Clear, effective communication skills, including facilitation of meetings, preparation of reports, and delivery of presentations.
Commitment to the highest standards of personal and professional integrity and ongoing learning.
High emotional intelligence and cultural agility with inclusive mindset.
Inclusive mindset: Demonstrate an understanding and appreciation for diversity, and actively work to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected
Creativity and innovation: Possess a willingness to think outside the box and come up with unique and creative solutions to challenges
Commitment to excellence: Take pride in your work and consistently strive for excellence in everything you do
Results-oriented: Driven to achieve goals and objectives, with a strong focus on delivering measurable results
Ethical behavior: Act with integrity and demonstrate a commitment to ethical behavior in all interactions with colleagues and stakeholders
Adaptability: Comfortable working in a dynamic environment, able to adjust to changing priorities, and willing to take on new challenges
Strong communication skills: Able to communicate effectively with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels, using clear and concise language
Collaboration: Work effectively as part of a team, actively sharing knowledge and expertise to achieve common goals
Resilience: Demonstrate the ability to bounce back from setbacks and persevere in the face of challenges
Continuous learning: Show a commitment to ongoing learning and professional development, continually seeking out opportunities to expand your knowledge and skills

Nice To Haves

Direct alliance management and/or project and operations management experience within pharmaceutical and/or biotechnology company environments is highly desirable.
Experience in oncology R&D is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Facilitate governance committees, including Joint Steering Committees (JSCs) and cross‑functional working groups, ensuring effective and smooth operation and timely follow‑up of actions.
Standardize workflows, optimize processes, and implement best practices to enhance operational efficiency across alliances.
Foster strong, trust‑based relationships across cultures and organizations, enabling productive collaboration and issue resolution.
Coordinate cross‑portfolio initiatives focused on proactive risk identification, mitigation planning, and continuous improvement.
Promote transparency, alignment, and shared accountability across all stakeholders.
Implement and embed alliance management principles, tools, processes and frameworks across all partnerships and internal functions.
Support integration activities for new alliances, ensuring smooth onboarding and alignment with established governance and operational models.
Extract, track, and manage contractual obligations, milestone events, and reporting requirements to ensure timely and compliant delivery in alignment with contractual terms and partner expectations.
Partner and coordinate with internal functions such as legal, finance, research, and development/commercial teams to ensure business commitments are delivered on time and to agreed standards.
Oversee systems used to track alliance activities and manage data exchange with internal teams and external partners.
Produce regular and ad‑hoc reports, dashboards, presentations, and KPIs to support transparency, performance monitoring, and executive decision‑making.