Biotech Alliance Manager — Partnerships & Execution

Deep Origin; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation with equity

Remote-friendly culture with optional/

Annual team gatherings and company off

Job summary

Deep Origin is seeking an Alliance Manager to own day-to-day management of a growing portfolio of scientific and drug discovery partnerships. This hands-on, client-facing role sits at the intersection of science, relationship management, program execution, and business development.

You will be the primary contact for active collaborations, ensuring milestones stay on track, governance structures work, and issues are identified early.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of alliance/partnership management experience in biotech/pharma.
• Experience managing external partnerships involving multiple organizations and internal stakeholders.
• Strong client-facing mindset with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Own partner relationships: primary contact for scientific/drug discovery partnerships and ongoing engagement.
• Manage partnership governance: milestone trackers, meeting cadences, deliverables, and governance processes.
• Lead Joint Scientific Committees (JSCs): structure, agendas, prep, documentation, follow-through with scientific leadership.
• Coordinate scientific programs across R&D, toxicology, product, commercial, and BD teams to align objectives and timelines.
• Identify and elevate risks early: monitor partnership health and surface issues before they become critical.
• Support growth within existing partnerships: signal renewals, expansions, and new opportunities with BD and commercial leadership.
• Drive cross-functional alignment: ensure handoffs from BD into execution and clear internal communication.
• Support complex collaborations across biotech, pharma, academia, and government with formal milestones and governance.

Skills

Alliance management

Partnership management

Biotech/Pharma business development

Stakeholder management

Relationship-building

Education

Bachelor's or higher in biology/life sciences

Job description

Deep Origin is seeking an Alliance Manager to own day-to-day management of a growing portfolio of scientific and drug discovery partnerships. This hands-on, client-facing role sits at the intersection of science, relationship management, program execution, and business development.

You will be the primary contact for active collaborations, ensuring milestones stay on track, governance structures work, and issues are identified early.