Associate Director/ Director, Alliance Management for Genetic Medicines

The Company
We are Alloy Therapeutics—a biotechnology ecosystem company empowering the global scientific community to make better medicines together. Through a community of partners, we democratize access to pre-competitive tools, technologies, services, and company creation capabilities that are foundational for discovering and developing therapeutic biologics. The company facilitates affordable, non-exclusive access to the entire drug discovery community from academic scientists, small and medium biotech, to the largest biopharma. At Alloy, we believe our industry should compete on getting the best drugs to patients as quickly as possible, not exclusive access to the best platforms. As a reflection of our relentless commitment to the scientific community, we reinvest 100% of our revenue in innovation and access to innovation. MAY THE BEST DRUG WIN.

Alloy is headquartered in Waltham, MA with additional labs in Cambridge, UK; Basel, Switzerland, and Athens, GA. Successful members thrive in our shared culture of accountability, deliberate trust, and open communication. As a team we aspire to work together to exceed expectations and collectively contribute across the global organization to always maintain our nimble, startup culture.

This is an on-site and full-time position in Waltham, MA. At Alloy, we have an ethos of “Mentorship-By-Apprenticeship” in all of our positions. We strive to have workers in the office when needed to interact organically and face-to-face. Of course, as a lab-based operation, our cells and animals grow 7 days a week, 365 days per year. We respect and value our colleagues for their hard work that requires them to be in the lab every day. We ask our people who have more flexible accommodations, like this position, to appreciate their colleagues who have less flexibility. We are all one team!

The Team
The Genetics Medicines BD team is focused on advancing Alloy’s proprietary, AntiClastic, antisense oligonucleotide platform through partnerships with large pharmaceutical companies, biotech companies and the investment community. The AntiClastic RNA platform enables the development of more potent and safer RNA medicines. Alloy’s innovative partnerships enable the advancement of bespoke genetic medicines for diseases of unmet need. The RNA medicines BD team is focused on executing and managing the valuable strategic partnerships that will play a key role in the growth story of Alloy Therapeutics.

The Role
As the Associate Director/ Director, Alliance Management for Genetic Medicines, reporting to the CBO of Genetic Medicines and Head of Corporate Development, you will oversee and manage multiple Genetic Medicine collaborations with several Pharma partners, working to ensure the success of these key collaborations. You are experienced at managing complex relationships and enjoy the challenges of ensuring all stakeholders are aligned and committed to the success of the overall partnership. The successful candidate for this role must be open-minded, team-oriented, and flexible. This role provides the opportunity to represent Alloy externally to potential partners, demonstrating a spirit of respect, approachability, and competence. The role is for full-time onsite engagement in our Waltham, Massachusetts headquarters.

How You’ll Drive Impact

1. Collaboration: Working with both the scientific team(s) and the CBO of Genetic Medicines, you will work collaboratively to guide all aspects of the Genetic Medicines alliances.
2. Communication: Quickly establish productive touchpoints across all partner organizations for the benefit of the alliance(s). Frequent and productive communication will be key to the health of the genetic medicines alliances.
3. Deliver: Work swiftly to deliver on key goals, keeping the different scientific programs on track. Come with a “solution oriented” approach to tackling any challenges.
4. Manage: Effectively and seamlessly guide the many different activities towards a successful outcome.

Principal Responsibilities

1. You will be embedded in the scientific working teams of both Alloy and Alloy’s Genetic Medicine partners as the Genetic Medicine Alliance Manager and you will be responsible for developing, nurturing, and managing a close relationship between Alloy and our pharma and biotech partners.
2. You will be able to quickly learn and understand the culture across different organizations and work to build trust and clear communication channels for all the companies concerned.
3. You will quickly and easily establish multiple, regular touchpoints across Alloy and partner organization(s). A key responsibility will be to manage multiple JSC’s and organize and run focused weekly/monthly meetings between Alloy and our partner companies (legal, finance etc..).
4. In communication with Alloy stakeholders and the partner organization(s), you will develop agendas and organize presenters and scientific content.
5. Using established alliance management tools, you will ensure all the different scientific programs are on track to deliver key milestones – ensuring the success of the collaboration.
6. You will be able to review and comment on the legal language in contracts as these relationships are being formed. As partnerships advance and amendments or updates are required, you will drive the amendment process in collaboration with the alliance management and legal groups of all the partner organizations.
7. You will be comfortable navigating and resolving any conflicts as they arise.
8. You will manage and input into the financial management of these collaborations and develop any reporting necessary. As such, you need to be fully informed with respect to the budgeting for all these alliances.

Qualifications

1. A Master’s or PhD degree(preferred) in a scientific discipline (Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Pharmacology or related), experience in RNA or genetic medicines a must.
2. 7+ years in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry.
3. 5+ years of alliance management experience in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry, post deal execution preferred.
4. Solid understanding of the cross functional drug development processes.
5. Knowledge of project management techniques and tools, including project management software, and proficiency with standard desktop computing programs (e-mail, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc..).
6. Self-motivated, highly organized, detail oriented and able to deliver multiple tasks working under strict timelines.
7. Strong interpersonal skills. Capacity to work cross-functionally and to influence people without direct authority.

Taking Care of Our People
We support the individuality of what people need to do outside of work to empower them to do their best at work. While you focus on making better medicine together, we focus on programs and benefits that support a diverse and growing team. Whether you’re single, in a growing family, or nearing retirement, Alloy offers a variety of comprehensive and competitive benefits starting from day one.

Compensation

1. Competitive base and equity compensation commensurate with level of experience and independence.
2. 401(k) company match.

Health & Family

1. Generous personal and family medical, dental and vision benefits with 100% of premiums and deductibles covered.
2. Company-paid disability (STD, LTD) and life insurance.
3. Paid parental leave.
4. Family planning support up to $45,000 (e.g., IVF/PGT, adoption, surrogacy, egg retrieval).

Unique Perks

1. Unlimited PTO (paid time off) and flexible schedules.
2. Annual stipend for continuing education with commitment to your career through individualized professional development plan.
3. Wellness and Extensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including resources for mental wellness.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Here at Alloy, we democratize capabilities for discovering and developing therapeutic biologics. So, being diverse and inclusive isn’t just something we strive for, it is who we are, and part of what we do each and every single day. We want to ensure that as an employee, you feel Alloy is a place where, no matter who you are, you feel safe, included, and that you have the opportunity to bring your unique self to work.

Alloy Therapeutics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at recruiting@alloytx.com. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.