Director of Strategic Alliances & Project Management

Cosette Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Bridgewater Township (NJ)

Hybrid

USD 151,000 - 191,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Health savings account

Employee assistance program

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Wellness program

Paid time off

Volunteer time

holidays

Job summary

Cosette Pharmaceuticals, Inc. in Bridgewater, NJ, seeks an Associate Director, Alliance Management & Project Management to optimize strategic partnerships and lead cross-functional initiatives across development, commercialization, supply chain, and business integration.

The role serves as the primary liaison between internal stakeholders and external partners, ensuring alignment and ontime execution. The ideal candidate has 8+ years in pharma/healthcare, 5+ years in PM/Alliance roles, and

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science degree in Business, Life Sciences, Engineering, Supply Chain, Pharmacy, or related field.
8+ years of experience in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, healthcare, or related industry.
5+ years of project management, alliance management, program management, or cross-functional leadership.
Experience managing complex initiatives and projects across multiple stakeholders in a matrixed environment.
Strong understanding of pharmaceutical product development, commercialization, manufacturing, and supply chain operations.
Experience supporting licensing agreements, acquisitions, strategic partnerships, or integration activities.
Excellent communication, facilitation, negotiation, and influencing skills.
Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
Proficiency with project management tools and methodologies.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary liaison for assigned strategic partnerships and commercial alliances.
Build and maintain productive relationships with external partners, licensors, manufacturers (CMO’s and CPO’s), vendors, and strategic collaborators.
Lead and manage global partnerships through governance activities, including steering committees, joint operating teams, and business reviews to maximize growth and value.
Monitor contractual obligations, milestones, and deliverables to ensure compliance and successful ontime execution.
Develop, negotiate and manage business contracts, amendments, agreements, term sheets, and statements of work.
Provide support for all out licensing business initiatives.
Identify partnership risks, opportunities, and areas for enhanced collaboration.
Facilitate issue resolution and drive timely decision-making among stakeholders.
Lead cross-functional projects supporting product launches, lifecycle management initiatives, acquisitions, integrations, and strategic business priorities.
Develop comprehensive project plans, timelines, budgets, risk assessments, and communication strategies.
Coordinate activities across Regulatory Affairs, Quality, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Commercial, Medical Affairs, Legal, Finance, and Business Development.
Establish project governance structures and ensure accountability for key deliverables.
Monitor project progress and proactively address risks, dependencies, and resource constraints. Implement countermeasures as required to maintain the project timeline and business objectives.
Drive efficient execution while balancing competing priorities and organizational objectives.
Present project updates and recommendations to senior leadership.
Support due diligence, business development assessments, and integration planning activities.
Foster a culture of collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement.
Mentor project team members and contribute to organizational capability building.
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