Senior Manager, Alliance Program Management

Scorpion Therapeutics; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Wellbeing support

Financial wellbeing

Paid time off

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics is seeking a Senior Manager, Alliance Program Management to lead external alliance initiatives and coordinate cross-functional teams across sites. You will drive governance, align objectives with timelines, and ensure contract compliance for complex partnerships.

The role requires extensive pharma experience, strong stakeholder management, and the ability to navigate matrix organizations while delivering on budgets and milestones.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical industry; at least 5 years in process development and/or manufacturing.
• Deep understanding of process development, API manufacturing, tech transfer, CMC, and GMP manufacturing.
• PMP a plus; experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder, multi-site programs.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact and operational liaison for assigned external alliances and partnerships.
• Build and maintain strong, productive relationships with partner organizations at all levels.
• Facilitate joint governance meetings, steering committees, and operational reviews with alliance partners.
• Drive alignment on program objectives, timelines, deliverables, and performance expectations.
• Ensure compliance with alliance agreements, contracts, and collaboration frameworks.
• Monitor partner performance against contractual obligations and KPIs.
• Lead cross-functional teams across internal and external partners to deliver program goals.
• Develop integrated program plans, timelines, and resource allocation across multiple alliances.
• Ensure all program activities are executed on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Bridge site operations teams and global program leadership to align local execution with enterprise priorities.
• Apply AI to improve team execution and decision-making.
• Prepare program status reports and executive updates.
• Translate complex technical information for stakeholders.
• Foster transparency and open communication across alliance interfaces.

Skills

Alliance management

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry/related

MS or PhD strongly preferred

Job description

Senior Manager, Alliance Program Management

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact and operational liaison for assigned external alliances and partnerships.
• Build and maintain strong, productive relationships with partner organizations at all levels.
• Facilitate joint governance meetings, steering committees, and operational reviews with alliance partners.
• Drive alignment on program objectives, timelines, deliverables, and performance expectations.
• Ensure compliance with alliance agreements, contracts, and collaboration frameworks.
• Monitor partner performance against contractual obligations and KPIs.
• Lead cross-functional teams across internal functions (Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, Finance, Legal) and external partners to deliver program goals.
• Develop and maintain integrated program plans, timelines, and resource allocation across multiple concurrent alliances and geographically distributed teams.
• Ensure all program activities are executed on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Bridge site operations teams and global program leadership to align local execution with enterprise priorities.
• Apply AI to improve team execution and decision-making.
• Prepare program status reports and executive-level updates.
• Translate complex technical and operational information for stakeholders.
• Foster transparency and open communication across alliance interfaces.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nuclear Chemistry, Radiochemistry, or related; M.S. or Ph.D. strongly preferred.
• 8+ years in pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical industry; at least 5 years in process development and/or manufacturing (small molecule and/or RPT a plus).
• Deep understanding of process development, API manufacturing, tech transfer, CMC, and GMP manufacturing; radiopharmaceutical manufacturing principles, isotope logistics, and RPT regulatory frameworks a plus.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder, multi-site programs; PMP a plus.
• Prior alliance/partner management (CDMOs/strategic alliances preferred).
• Experience operating in matrix organizations across site and global teams.

Benefits (explicitly listed)

• Health coverage (medical, pharmacy, dental, vision).
• Wellbeing support programs.
• Financial wellbeing/protection (401(k), disability, life insurance, etc.).
• Paid time off (including flexible time off or 160 hours paid vacation depending on location/role type).