Senior Director, Alliance Management

Aitiabio; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Catered lunch four days a week

On-site gym with showers

Unlimited vacation

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Aitia in Cambridge, Massachusetts is seeking an Alliance Manager to strengthen partnerships with biotech and pharmaceutical organizations. This role involves building relationships, communicating scientific impacts, and driving collaboration success.

The ideal candidate will have a strong scientific background, exceptional relationship management skills, and the ability to navigate complex partnerships. Aitia offers competitive salaries, unlimited vacation, and numerous perks, such as catered lunches and a gym on-site.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of professional experience in biotech or life sciences.
• Background in biological sciences or quantitative sciences.
• Prior experience managing partnerships with biotech companies.

Responsibilities

• Support partnership strategies for long-term growth.
• Act as the primary relationship owner between teams and partners.
• Ensure alignment on governance and partnership objectives.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Relationship management

Education

BS or MS in biological science or related field

Ph.D. preferred

Job description

Company Overview

At Aitia (pronounced "Ay-tee-ah"), we are rapidly learning the hidden biological mechanisms of disease through the convergence of multiomic patient data, high-performance computing, and causal AI simulation. Our mission is to discover the next generation of breakthrough drugs to improve outcomes for patients through the creation of Gemini Digital Twins of human disease with a focus on oncology and neurodegenerative diseases. Aitia collaborates with pharmaceutical companies, academic medical centers, data partners, and patient advocacy organizations globally. See more about our science: https://www.aitia.com/our-science/

Aitia’s partners include leading pharmaceutical and biotech companies, academic research and medical centers, medical societies, data companies, and patient advocacy groups globally. See more about our partnerships: https://www.aitia.com/partnerships/ including Servier, Biogen, Orion, and Charles River Labs.

Aitia’s team is highly visible, speaking at panels and conferences focused on the forefront of AI in biomedicine. Recent talks and panels include our CEO, Colin Hill, at Davos and the Precision Medicine World Conference (PMWC), and our Chief Mathematics Officer, Bruce Church, at the AI Regulatory & International Symposium (AIRIS).

Position Summary

Aitia is seeking a scientifically deep and relationship-oriented Alliance Manager to support and strengthen strategic partnerships with biotech, pharmaceutical, non-profit organizations, and research institutes. This role will focus on maintaining and growing existing partner relationships, ensuring effective collaboration, communicating the impact of breakthrough science, and supporting initiatives that drive long‑term value.

The Alliance Manager serves as the primary relationship owner between internal cross‑functional teams and external partners, ensuring value realization, governance excellence, and execution of alliance objectives aligned with the corporate strategy. The position requires strong scientific and business acumen, executive stakeholder management, and the ability to navigate complex, global partnerships across different stages of development.

The ideal candidate is intellectually curious, highly collaborative, and eager to develop a deep understanding of Aitia, our partners, and the scientific and business goals that drive successful collaborations and lead to transformative therapies for patients with unmet needs.

Responsibilities

• Support the execution of partnership strategies that contribute to long‑term growth and collaboration success.
• Contribute to partnership design and develop strategies for project execution of post‑deal readiness activities.
• Propose and execute partnership guiding principles and objectives; recommend changes to governance structure as needed, and develop and optimize joint ways of working.
• Act as a technical expert on partnership contracts, facilitating contract agreement execution and contributing to contract development and amendments.
• Drive partnership governance, ensuring alignment with internal and partner collaborators on agenda, preparation, and outcomes tracking.
• Build knowledge of partner capabilities and establish relationships with partner counterparts, representing the voice of the alliance.
• Build strong relationships externally with all key stakeholders in each collaboration.
• Collaborate with internal scientific, business development, operations, and leadership teams to support partnership goals and deliverables.
• Track partnership activities, milestones, action items, and follow‑up communications.
• Develop partnership reporting and monitor partnership health; make data‑driven recommendations to improve performance and address challenges.
• Implement tools and best practices for best‑in‑class partnership execution.
• Drive functional learnings within each partnership.
• Represent Aitia professionally in meetings, conferences, and industry events.
• Stay informed on industry trends, partner landscapes, and emerging opportunities within biotech and pharma.

Qualifications

Required

• BS or MS in a biological science, quantitative discipline, or related field required; Ph.D. preferred.
• 6+ years of professional experience, preferably within biotech, life sciences, healthcare, or a related industry.
• Background in biological sciences, mathematics, quantitative sciences, or a related technical field.
• Prior experience managing partnerships, collaborations, and/or alliances with biotech and pharmaceutical companies, or related relationship‑focused functions.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage confidently with a variety of stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships, manage multiple priorities, and work collaboratively across teams.
• Eagerness to develop a deep understanding of the company, its partners, and the scientific and business goals that drive successful collaborations.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to travel as needed to support partner relationships and company initiatives.

Preferred

• Ph.D. in a biological or related field.
• Familiarity with pharmaceutical R&D, precision medicine, AI‑driven healthcare solutions, or data‑driven biotech platforms.
• Experience working in a fast‑paced or entrepreneurial environment.

Company Culture

Our philosophy at Aitia is simple: we cannot transform drug discovery and development with anything less than an all‑star team. We are seeking smart, driven people who are experts in their field, have a track record of success, and a passion for creating change. Strong teams supercharge the performance of individuals, create a fun and dynamic workplace, and provide first‑class results for our clients and the people they serve. Our core values of integrity, collaboration, value, diversity, and game‑changing initiatives guide our behaviours with each other and our clients.

Aitia offers competitive salaries, stock options, unlimited vacation, health, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, long‑term disability, 401(k), parental leave, tuition reimbursement, professional development and free parking/MBTA pass. Additional perks include catered lunch in the office four days per week, a complimentary on‑site gym with showers, and abundant coffee. Coffee connoisseurs are strongly encouraged to apply.

Salary Range

Salary Range for this role is $150,000 - $225,000 for base annual salary. Compensation for this role will depend on several factors including responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills and ability.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Aitia provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or conditions related to pregnancy, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Aitia complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.