Alliance Manager – Pharmaceutical Partnerships

PRESTIGE BIOPHARMA LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company is seeking an Alliance Manager responsible for managing strategic partnerships across the pharmaceutical value chain. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in alliance management within the industry, ensuring compliance, operational coordination, and effective governance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in alliance management, business development, or project management.
• Strong understanding of drug development and commercialization processes.
• Proven ability to manage complex partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Manage strategic partnerships and alliances across the pharmaceutical value chain.
• Ensure effective execution and optimization of alliances.
• Facilitate joint governance meetings and monitor alliance performance.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or Business

Job description

Job Summary:

The Alliance Manager will be responsible for managing strategic partnerships and alliances across the pharmaceutical value chain, including licensing agreements & commercialization collaboration. This role ensures the effective execution, governance, and optimization of alliances to deliver maximum value to both partners and the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Alliance Governance & Relationship Management
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned alliance partners.
  • Facilitate joint governance meetings, including preparation of agendas, documentation, and follow-ups.
  • Proactively monitor alliance performance and ensure both parties are meeting obligations and milestones.
• Operational Coordination
  • Align internal cross-functional teams (e.g., Commercial, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, QA, Regulatory, Legal, BD, Finance) to support alliance objectives.
  • Track progress on key deliverables and resolve operational issues through effective coordination.
• Strategic Oversight
  • Identify opportunities to enhance the strategic value of alliances.
  • Provide insights and recommendations to senior leadership on partner performance and risks.
• Contract Compliance
  • Ensure adherence to contract terms, including financial obligations, reporting requirements, and intellectual property rights.
  • Coordinate with Legal and Finance to manage amendments, renewals, or dispute resolutions.
• Communication & Reporting
  • Maintain transparent, proactive communication with both internal and external stakeholders.
  • Prepare and deliver alliance performance reports and updates to executive leadership.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Business, or related field (advanced degree preferred).
• 5+ years of experience in alliance management, business development, or project management within the pharmaceutical or biotech industry (B2B is a plus but not mandatory)
• Strong understanding of drug development and commercialization processes.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage complex partnerships and influence cross-functional teams.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience managing alliances or licensing in/out.
• Experience in Pharmaceutical is needed, Biosimilar and B2B is a plus