Director of Alliance Management, Oncology R&D

AstraZeneca

. Provide leadership and active management of priority and complex Oncology R&D alliances .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $194,126 - $291,189 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing complex Oncology R&D alliances, including contract development, financial oversight, and strategic planning. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, resolve business issues, and enhance partnership value in the pharmaceutical and biotech sectors.

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Oncology R&D Alliance ManagementContract Development & AdministrationPharmaceutical/Biotech Industry ExperienceStrategic Planning & Business DevelopmentInterpersonal & Cross-Functional Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Contract ManagementFinancial OversightDrug Development ProcessTransition Plans DevelopmentRisk Management

Soft Skills

Strong Interpersonal SkillsInfluencing Without AuthorityProblem Resolution

Tools & Technologies

Departmental SystemsInternal Alliance Management Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

MBACA-AM CertificationCSAP Certification

Industry Keywords

PharmaceuticalBiotechLicensing DealsCollaboration AgreementsGovernance Committees

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide leadership and active management of priority and complex Oncology R&D alliances
Contribute to AstraZeneca strategy in the area of alliances
Lead in-bound and out-bound asset transitions with cross-functional Global Project Teams
Manage ongoing business relationships with alliance partners
Plan and manage alliance operations, governance committees, communications, coordination, partner concerns, business problems, and ongoing agreements
Serve as the single point of contact for partners and pathway for business/contractual issue resolution
Track, monitor, and communicate contract achievements, obligations, financial payments, and milestones
Review and approve material financial payments and route requests through Finance
Work with Legal, internal partners, and alliance partners on contract renewals and amendments
Review collaboration agreements and develop plans to clarify or amend them
Evaluate and resolve business and contractual issues while preserving collaboration value
Assess partnership health, performance risks, and value propositions; provide recommendations to Senior Management
Help drive alliance management strategy and develop organizational capabilities
Develop internal alliance management tools, systems, processes, and standard methodologies
Onboard and train new Alliance Managers
Enter key contract information into departmental systems and databases
Develop business relationships with existing and potential alliance partners
Develop Transition Services Agreements and schedules for licensing deals
Set measurable performance objectives and align alliance goals among collaborators
Build relationships with internal and external project stakeholders
Prepare collaboration launches and initial joint project team meetings
Educate team members on contract terms, obligations, achievements, and responsibilities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in life sciences field
10+ years' relevant pharmaceutical/biotech industry experience
At least 5 or more years' work experience in legal, finance, contract development & administration, business development, licensing, strategic planning, research, development, commercial, or manufacturing
Deep knowledge of the drug development process relevant to pharmaceutical/biotech organizations
Ability to translate complex contract terms and conditions into strategic and operational elements
Ability to develop transition plans for in-bound and out-bound licensing deals and lead R&D asset/program transitions
Ability to manage and resolve issues, risks, and potential conflicts internally and externally
Proven track record of meeting or exceeding professional/work-related objectives, goals and targets
Strong interpersonal skills and capacity to work cross-functionally and influence people without direct authority
Ability to travel up to 10% of the time, including internationally if required
MBA, other graduate-level degree, CA-AM certification, or CSAP certification is a plus/desired

Benefits

Comp & perks

Eligibility for short-term incentive bonuses
Equity-based awards for salaried roles
Qualified retirement programs
Paid time off, including vacation, holiday, and leaves
Health, dental, and vision coverage
Flexible working arrangements balancing office attendance with individual flexibility