Senior Director, Head Of Alliance Management - Business Development And Licensing - Biopharma

AstraZeneca

Gaithersburg, MD, US
Base: $192,944.80 to $289,417.20; bonus/equity: el...
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Strategic leadership across r&d collaborations
Build high-performing team
Establish joint governance
AstraZeneca is seeking a Senior Director, Head of Alliance Management in Gaithersburg, MD, to lead strategic collaborations in the Biopharmaceuticals sector. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry, particularly in alliance management, and will thrive in a collaborative and innovative environment

Job Summary

  • The Senior Director, Head of Alliance Management BioPharmaceuticals will provide strategic leadership across the portfolio of AstraZeneca’s BioPharmaceuticals R&D collaborations.
  • The role sets the alliance vision, builds a high-performing team, establishes joint governance, translates complex contracts into clear operating plans, and manages milestones, escalations, and renegotiations.
  • AstraZeneca is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace that is free from discrimination.

Matching Summary

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AstraZeneca is seeking a Senior Director, Head of Alliance Management in Gaithersburg, MD, to lead strategic collaborations in the Biopharmaceuticals sector. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry, particularly in alliance management, and will thrive in a collaborative and innovative environment.

Salary

Base: $192,944.80 to $289,417.20; Bonus/Equity: eligibility for short-term incentive bonuses, equity-based awards; Benefits: qualified retirement programs, paid time off, health, dental, and vision coverage

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • strategic leadership across R&D collaborations
  • build high-performing team
  • establish joint governance
  • manage milestones and escalations
  • assess partnership health and risks

Nice-to-have

  • entrepreneurial and curious mindset
  • sustainability and planet health focus
  • individualized flexibility in working
  • strong collaboration and teamwork culture

Key Requirements

  • Graduate degree (Masters, MBA) in a related field
  • Minimum 10 years experience in pharmaceutical/biotech
  • Line management experience preferred
  • Understanding of end-to-end R&D
  • Demonstrated collaboration conflict resolution

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