Senior Director, Alliance Management

Halozyme Hypercon; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 214,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Purchase Program

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Halozyme Hypercon seeks a Senior Director of Alliance Management to lead strategic partner relationships and governance across programs in the Hypercon platform. You will drive milestones, manage cross-functional initiatives, and partner with executive leadership to maximize portfolio value.

The role requires extensive experience in alliance management within biotech/pharma, strong negotiation and governance skills, and the ability to influence senior leadership while delivering results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Life Sciences, Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, medical technology, or related industry.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in alliance management, strategic partnerships, business development, program leadership, or related functions.
• Demonstrated success leading strategic alliances and serving as a key point of contact for external partners.
• Strong business acumen with proven experience driving partnership growth.
• Experience managing complex cross-functional initiatives in a matrixed environment.
• Understanding of product development, manufacturing, quality, regulatory affairs, commercialization, and supply chain in life sciences.
• Certification in Alliance Management (CAAM) or CSAP preferred.
• MS, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead alliance-related activities to maximize value and minimize risks.
• Serve as the primary relationship leader for strategic alliance partners and establish executive-level relationships.
• Deliver key milestones supporting revenue recognition, program advancement, and long-term alliance growth.
• Identify opportunities to expand partnerships with additional development programs and commercial opportunities.
• Collaborate with external alliance counterparts and internal stakeholders to establish governance and achieve objectives.
• Develop and execute long-term alliance strategies aligned with business growth.
• Partner with Executive Leadership to identify opportunities that increase value of partnerships.
• Maintain deep knowledge of partner organizations, pipelines, and industry trends.
• Oversee alliance agreements, governance structures, and potential renegotiations.
• Identify risks and develop mitigation plans; communicate with stakeholders.
• Lead alliance governance activities and strategic reviews.
• Drive alliance meetings and documentation; coordinate with Finance on forecasting.
• Support the COO in enhancing alliance management capabilities.
• Provide leadership to cross-functional teams; work with department leaders.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Alliance Management

Strategic Partnerships

Program Leadership

Cross-functional Leadership

Executive Communication

Negotiation

Risk Management

Governance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Life Sciences, Engineering

MS/MBA/PhD preferred

Tools

CDMOs

Job description

Welcome to an inspired career.

At Halozyme Hypercon™, a wholly owned subsidiary of Halozyme Therapeutics, Inc., we are reinventing the patient experience and building the future of drug delivery. We are passionate about the important work we do and constantly strive to do more. We embrace transformation and work hard to innovate for the future. We do this together as One Team—we rise by lifting others up and believe in the power of working together for the collective win. That's why we need you—to help us make a significant impact by taking on increasingly complex challenges, leaping beyond the status quo, advancing our mission, and making our One Team culture thrive.

Join us as a Senior Director, Alliance Management, and you'll be part of a culture that welcomes diversity, thinks differently to solve problems, works collaboratively as one team, and delivers meaningful innovations that impact people's lives.

How You Will Make an Impact

The Senior Director, Alliance Management enhances the value and minimizes the risk of strategic partner alliances by providing leadership, proactive management of a portfolio of programs and products, and building strong relationships with key partners and alliance collaborators. This role is accountable for overall alliance performance, driving strategic partnership growth, and integrating efforts across product development, quality, regulatory affairs, manufacturing, project management, and supply chain to achieve critical milestones that advance programs and the Hypercon platform.

This individual serves as a senior strategic leader responsible for executive-level partner relationships, alliance governance, portfolio growth, and maximizing the value of Hypercon partnerships.

In This Role, You'll Have the Opportunity To

• Lead alliance-related activities to maximize the value and minimize risks of assigned Hypercon partnerships.
• Serve as the primary relationship leader for strategic alliance partners and establish trusted executive-level relationships.
• Be accountable for delivering key milestones that support revenue recognition, program advancement, and long‑term alliance growth.
• Identify and develop opportunities to expand existing partnerships through additional development programs, strategic initiatives, and commercial opportunities related to the Hypercon platform.
• Lead and collaborate with external alliance counterparts and internal stakeholders to establish effective governance, resolve critical issues, and ensure successful execution of partnership objectives.
• Develop and execute long‑term alliance strategies aligned with Hypercon's business objectives and growth plans.
• Partner with Executive Leadership to identify, evaluate, and advance opportunities that increase the strategic and financial value of existing partnerships.
• Maintain deep knowledge of partner organizations, product pipelines, key business priorities, and industry trends relevant to alliance success.
• Oversee contractual obligations and outcomes for both Hypercon and its alliance partners to ensure responsibilities are fulfilled.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of alliance agreements, strategic intent, obligations, governance structures, and opportunities for expansion or renegotiation.
• Identify partnership risks, develop mitigation plans, and ensure effective communication with alliance partners, Executive Leadership, and internal stakeholders.
• Lead alliance governance activities, including Joint Steering Committees, Executive Governance Committees, and strategic business reviews.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships and influence across internal and external stakeholders to achieve alliance objectives.
• Drive internal and external alliance meetings, including agenda development, strategic briefings, meeting documentation, and follow‑up actions.
• Partner closely with Finance to support alliance forecasting, revenue planning, and portfolio performance management.
• Support the Hypercon Chief Operating Officer in developing and enhancing alliance management capabilities across the organization.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to cross‑functional teams supporting alliance activities.
• Work collaboratively with department leaders to achieve company objectives and advance strategic priorities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

To succeed in this role, you'll need:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Life Sciences, Engineering, or a related field required; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience within the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, medical technology, or related industry.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in alliance management, strategic partnerships, business development, program leadership, or related functions.
• Demonstrated success leading strategic alliances and serving as a key point of contact for external partners.
• Strong business acumen with proven experience driving partnership growth and creating additional business opportunities within existing alliances.
• Experience managing complex cross‑functional initiatives in a matrixed environment.
• Strong understanding of product development, manufacturing, quality, regulatory affairs, commercialization, and supply‑chain activities within the life sciences industry.
• Experience collaborating with CDMOs and external development or manufacturing partners preferred.
• Proven ability to influence senior leaders and resolve complex business issues through collaboration and negotiation.
• Experience presenting to and interacting with executive leadership teams and governance committees.
• Exceptional communication, relationship‑building, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and decision‑making abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to identify risks, develop mitigation strategies, and drive successful outcomes.
• Certificate of Achievement in Alliance Management (CAAM) or Certified Strategic Alliance Professional (CSAP) certification preferred.
• MS, MBA, PhD, or other advanced degree preferred.

In return, we offer you:

• Full and comprehensive benefit program, including an Employee Stock Purchase Program and 401(k) matching.
• Opportunities to grow in a culture that prioritizes learning, development and progression through in‑house programs and tuition reimbursement.
• A collaborative, innovative team that works as one to amplify your impact—on your career, the work you do and patients’ lives.

Travel: Travel may be required up to 25% of your time.

The most likely base pay range for this position is $214,000 – $290,000 annually per year. Several factors, such as experience, tenure, skills, and particular business needs, will determine an individual’s exact level of compensation. Base salary is only one element of employee compensation at Halozyme. Total compensation could include bonuses, sales incentives, and equity awards.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Halozyme Hypercon, Inc is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race (including traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to: hair texture and protective hair styles), religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), ethnicity, color, national origin, ancestry, age (40 and older), genetic information, disability (mental and physical, including HIV and AIDS), reproductive health decision‑making, medical leave or other types of protected leave, domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, medical condition (including cancer/ genetic characteristics and information), sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, citizenship, pregnancy (including perceived pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), military or veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

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Halozyme Hypercon is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans during our application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, contact Human Resources at [e-mail].

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