Senior Director, Strategic Alliances & Governance

Cytokinetics; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 283,500 - 330,750; Full time

Job summary

Cytokinetics in South San Francisco, CA, seeks a Senior Director of Alliance Management to lead strategic partnerships across the portfolio. You will partner with senior leaders to govern alliances, align programs, resolve issues, and maximize value in global collaborations.

The role requires extensive cross-functional influence, a track record in biopharma collaborations, and the ability to work across time zones.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated success leading complex strategic alliances within biopharma.
• Experience managing global strategic alliances across regions and regulatory environments.
• Exceptional analytical, strategic thinking, communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the relationship lead for strategic alliances, licensing agreements, and collaborations.
• Drive governance and performance management; monitor partnership health and risks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align objectives and execution.
• Prepare executive communications and facilitate strategic decision-making.
• Build relationships across global organizations and time zones.

Skills

Alliance management

Executive relationship

Cross-functional leadership

Governance

Negotiation

Strategic thinking

Communication

Education

Advanced degree (MBA, JD, PhD)

Job description

Cytokinetics in South San Francisco, CA, seeks a Senior Director of Alliance Management to lead strategic partnerships across the portfolio. You will partner with senior leaders to govern alliances, align programs, resolve issues, and maximize value in global collaborations.

The role requires extensive cross-functional influence, a track record in biopharma collaborations, and the ability to work across time zones.