Director, Alliance Management

Scorpion Therapeutics; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

Summit is seeking a Director of Alliance Management to oversee external partnerships for its oncology clinical programs, including Phase 3 NSCLC and colorectal cancer trials with investigational therapies such as ivonescimab. You will lead governance, manage relationships, track milestones, and ensure cross-functional alignment.

The role requires a strong background in oncology biopharma, 10+ years in alliance management and late-stage development, and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 10+ years in oncology biopharma with alliance management and late-stage development experience.
• Strong understanding of clinical trial processes, oncology platforms, and global landscape.
• Proficient in MS Office and project management tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead alliance governance, relationship management, milestone tracking, strategic integration, cross-functional coordination, and process improvement.
• Ensure collaboration aligns with program and company objectives.
• Prepare executive updates.

Skills

Alliance management

Leadership

Cross-functional coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Smartsheets

MS Project

MS Office

Job description

Role

Director of Alliance Management overseeing external partnerships for Summit's oncology clinical programs, including Phase 3 studies in NSCLC and colorectal cancer with investigational therapies such as ivonescimab.

Responsibilities

• lead alliance governance, relationship management, milestone tracking, strategic integration, cross-functional coordination, and process improvement;
• ensure collaboration aligns with program and company objectives;
• prepare executive updates.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree;
• 10+ years in oncology biopharma, with extensive experience in alliance management, late-stage drug development, and external collaboration;
• strong understanding of clinical trial processes, oncology platforms, and global commercial landscape;
• proficient in MS Office and project management tools.

Preferred

• advanced degree (MBA, Master's), experience with technology tools like Smartsheets or MS Project, excellent communication skills, ability to handle fast-paced environment and global virtual meetings;
• willingness to travel to partner sites and meetings.

High-Value

• leadership in oncology drug collaborations, managing multi-program alliances, working with investigational therapies in Phase 3, covering clinical, regulatory, and commercial aspects across regions.

Work Setup

primarily office-based with some travel.