Associate Director – Alliance Management, Project Management

Cosette Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

. Serve as the primary liaison for assigned strategic partnerships and commercial alliances .

Posted 10/20/2026full-timeBridgewater • New Jersey • United StatesSenior💰 $151,000 - $191,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing strategic partnerships and commercial alliances within the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors, with a strong focus on project management, contract negotiation, and cross-functional collaboration.

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Project ManagementAlliance ManagementContract NegotiationCross-Functional LeadershipPharmaceutical Product Development

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementContract ManagementRisk AssessmentBusiness DevelopmentLicensing AgreementsAcquisitionsStrategic PartnershipsSupply Chain OperationsProduct CommercializationStakeholder Management

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationFacilitation SkillsNegotiation SkillsInfluencing SkillsMentoring

Tools & Technologies

Project Management ToolsBusiness Review FrameworksGovernance Structures

Industry Keywords

PharmaceuticalsBiotechnologyHealthcareRegulatory AffairsQuality Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the primary liaison for assigned strategic partnerships and commercial alliances
Build and maintain relationships with external partners, licensors, manufacturers, vendors, and strategic collaborators
Lead and manage global partnerships through steering committees, joint operating teams, and business reviews
Monitor contractual obligations, milestones, and deliverables
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 drive timely stakeholder decision-making
Lead cross-functional projects supporting product launches, lifecycle management, acquisitions, integrations, and strategic 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 deliverables
Monitor project progress and address risks, dependencies, and resource constraints
Implement countermeasures to maintain project timelines and business 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
Travel approximately 10%

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science degree in Business, Life Sciences, Engineering, Supply Chain, Pharmacy, or related field
8+ years of experience in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, healthcare, or related industry
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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Discretionary bonus eligibility for active employees on the payment date
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
401(k) match
Flexible spending accounts
Health savings account
Employee assistance program
Tuition reimbursement program
Parental leave
Wellness program
Paid time off
Volunteer time
Holidays
Hybrid work schedule