Associate Director – Alliance and Project Management

Precede Biosciences

. Manage and serve as primary point of contact for designated biopharma collaborations .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeCambridge • Massachusetts • United StatesSenior💰 $175,000 - $220,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in alliance management and strategic partnerships within the biopharma ecosystem, with a strong focus on oncology clinical genomics and contract management. Proven ability to communicate effectively across diverse teams and manage complex projects from inception to execution.

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Alliance ManagementContract ManagementOncology Clinical GenomicsProject ExecutionStakeholder Communication

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Hard Skills

Alliance Lifecycle ManagementProgram PlanningNegotiation SkillsOperational Understanding of Drug DiscoveryClinical Trial ProcessesBiomarker ApplicationGap AnalysisDocumentation PreparationResource EvaluationBest Practices Sharing

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsPresentation SkillsProblem SolvingInfluencing SkillsCollaboration

Industry Keywords

BiopharmaDiagnosticsLiquid BiopsyTranslational DevelopmentStrategic PartnershipsLife SciencesEntrepreneurial EnvironmentAgile Team Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage and serve as primary point of contact for designated biopharma collaborations
Manage alliance lifecycle, ensuring adherence to contractual obligations, company policies, and legal requirements
Develop and maintain program plans with internal stakeholders to deliver contractual obligations
Lead day-to-day alliance activities and drive program, project, and alliance execution
Communicate and align internal and external stakeholders on project goals and timelines
Facilitate partnership meetings and establish deliverable and timeline expectations
Track and communicate progress and deviations; prepare key documentation and reports
Build relationships with internal stakeholders and external collaborators
Identify contractual and execution gaps or conflicts and construct collaborative paths forward
Coordinate key project activities with business development, R&D, operations, legal, and other teams
Update senior leadership through alliance reviews, resource evaluations, and gap analyses
Share best practices to build company-wide alliance management capability

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in a core life science discipline such as biology, genetics, or related field; master’s degree or Ph.D. preferred
Minimum of 8 years of experience in alliance management, business development, or managing strategic partnerships within the diagnostics or biopharma ecosystem
Experience with oncology clinical genomics, epigenomics, and/or liquid biopsy applications strongly preferred
Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills
Ability to communicate across all levels of the organization internally and externally
Proven track record of successfully managing complex alliances, partnerships and/or projects from inception through execution
Strong negotiation skills and experience in contract management
Operational understanding of external innovation, drug discovery, translational and development processes in a diagnostic context
Deep understanding of clinical trial processes and biomarker application in clinical trials and drug development
Ability to influence and collaborate effectively across diverse teams and stakeholders
Ability to work autonomously and cooperatively in a creative, entrepreneurial, and agile team environment
Proven experience taking initiative to problem solve and drive key outcomes

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance bonus
Equity participation
Comprehensive health benefits
Hybrid work arrangement