Senior Manager, Alliance Management

Boulder, Colorado area, Remote or Hybrid

Travel Required: Yes (% dependent on location, but >25%)

About our Company: Foresight Diagnostics is an early-stage, venture-backed molecular diagnostics company that is developing non-invasive cancer detection technologies to improve the lives of patients worldwide. Our portfolio of cell-free DNA based liquid biopsy tests are rooted in novel and proprietary methods developed at Stanford University. Our approach enables the earlier detection of smaller tumors, leading to more personalized and effective cancer treatment strategies for patients. We have deep expertise in molecular biology, bioinformatics, and Next Generation Sequencing (NGS), and maintain a dynamic, fast-paced work environment with significant opportunities for high-impact contribution and rapid professional growth. Foresight Diagnostics is headquartered in Boulder, Colorado.

About the Role: The Senior Manager, Alliance Management is responsible for managing active biopharma partnerships, contract execution, and is accountable for the customer experience of Foresight Dx’s biopharma and research institution partners. Foresight Dx customers are biopharmaceutical companies or research institutions seeking precision oncology assays to evaluate MRD and a partner to execute diagnostic projects to enable regulatory filings. This individual may also conduct business development activities with established partners to extend current programs or potentially contract new ones.

What You Will Bring

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeMinimum five years of combined alliance management and project/program management experience in an FDA-regulated healthcare product company (therapy, diagnostics, or medical devices).Demonstrated leadership of cross-functional teams.Proven track record in achieving company goals from the initiation of biopharma partnerships through the rest of the contract term.Experience with legal agreements and contracts, as well as monitoring contract fulfillment.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in a life sciences disciplineMaster of Business Administration or a relevant life sciences MS or PhDPrevious experience in the companion diagnostics field or biopharma partnering.

What You Will Do

Manage biopharma collaborations as the primary point of contact for partners and as the bridge to Foresight Dx’s internal project teams and leadership.Guide internal project teams with respect to opportunities and constraints arising from the partnership agreements; ensure project aims, deliverables, and objectives are met.Establish and facilitate stage-appropriate governance systems, including steering and operational committees and decision-making processes.Monitor and track compliance with contractual obligations, such as development timelines, research updates, committee meetings, and milestone payments.Lead launch of new partnerships to include pre-deal considerations, transitions to an active contract, or end of a partnership as appropriate.Proactively identify and problem-solve issues and risks, conduct health checks, and identify opportunities to improve, expand, or redirect the partnership.Participate in biopharma discussions and negotiations for new partnering agreements with Business Development.Serve as the owner of Alliance Management business processes to improve capabilities and, drive efficiencies, document best practices where appropriate.Maintain a good understanding of the trends in the biopharmaceutical industry and how they impact the Foresight Dx and diagnostics broadly. Additionally, leverage these insights to support the strategic plan of the organization.Works with project and lab personnel to ensure projects are fully supported and delivered on quality and time.Closely collaborate with all functions to align Foresight Dx biopharma partnership activities with the organization's capabilities.May manage staff as the business needs grow; provide staff with coaching, training, and opportunities to develop skills; and give ongoing, constructive, and timely feedback on performance and progress toward goals and expectations.Other duties as assigned by management.

Applications for this role must be received by May 10, 2024.

This role is offering a salary between $140,000-$183,000, generous equity, along with medical, dental and vision benefits. You will be working on interesting problems with extremely high impact. We promote the professional development of our employees and will encourage upward mobility within the company for high performing employees. Foresight Diagnostics is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.