Alliances Manager

Neurocrine Biosciencesis a leading biopharmaceutical company with a simple purpose: to relieve suffering for people with great needs. We are dedicated to discovering developing and commercializing life-changing treatments for patients with under-addressed neurological psychiatric endocrine and immunological disorders. The companys diverse portfolio includes FDA-approved treatments for tardive dyskinesia chorea associated with Huntingtons disease classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia hyperphagia in Prader-Willi syndrome endometriosis* and uterine fibroids* as well as a robust pipeline including multiple compounds in mid- to late-phase clinical development across our core therapeutic areas. For more than three decades we have applied our unique insight into neuroscience and the interconnections between brain and body systems to treat complex conditions. We relentlessly pursue medicines to ease the burden of debilitating diseases and disorders because you deserve brave science. For more information visit and follow the company onLinkedInX Facebook and YouTube. (*in collaboration with AbbVie)

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.

• Own end-to-end alliance management for 24 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

• BS/BA degree in a scientific or business field and 6 years of experience in a biotechnology/pharmaceutical scientific or alliance management-based role OR

• Masters degree in a scientific or business field and 4 years similar experience noted above OR

• PhD and 2 years similar experience noted above

• 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

• 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

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Neurocrine Biosciences is an EEO/Disability/Vets employer.

We are committed to building a workplace of belonging respect and empowerment and we recognize there are a variety of ways to meet our requirements. We are looking for the best candidate for the job and encourage you to apply even if your experience or qualifications dont line up to exactly what we have outlined in the job description.

The annual base salary we reasonably expect to pay is $132700.00-$182000.00. Individual pay decisions depend on various factors such as primary work location complexity and responsibility of role job duties/requirements and relevant experience and addition this position offers an annual bonus with a target of 30% of the earned base salary and eligibility to participate in our equity based long term incentive program. Benefits offered include a retirement savings plan (with company match) paid vacation holiday and personal days paid caregiver/parental and medical leave and health benefits to include medical prescription drug dental and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.