Sr. Director, Alliance and Program Management

Ladders; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 217,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Annual incentive program

Retirement benefits

Broad range of other benefits

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Sr. Director, Alliance and Program Management to drive alliance execution and portfolio governance for complex collaborations in a regulated environment.

The role translates partnership agreements into actionable plans, establishes decision-making forums, and aligns multiple cross-functional workstreams from discovery through development. The candidate will bridge scientific leadership, executive stakeholders, and external partners to strengthen collaboration health and

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or MS in life sciences, or MBA with 5+ years in biotech/pharma settings.
• 10-15+ years in biotech or pharma alliance and portfolio management.
• Demonstrated success managing complex external partnerships and governance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary alliance manager for strategic pharmaceutical collaborations.
• Build relationships across partner organizations to drive alliance execution.
• Lead Joint Steering Committees and governance forums, ensuring well-prepared meetings.
• Translate collaboration agreements into executable operating plans with managed expectations.
• Monitor alliance health and performance and resolve conflicts constructively.
• Build and improve portfolio and program management capabilities.
• Facilitate cross-functional program reviews to ensure accountability.

Skills

Alliance management

Portfolio governance

Cross-functional leadership

Strategic partnerships

Biotech/pharma familiarity

Education

PhD or MS in life sciences

MBA

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Sr. Director, Alliance and Program Management to join the team of a leader in the Legal & Accounting space.

This leader will drive alliance execution and portfolio governance for complex strategic collaborations in a highly regulated, science-driven environment. The role will translate partnership agreements into clear operating plans, establish strong decision-making forums, and keep multiple cross-functional workstreams aligned from discovery through development. It will also serve as a key connector between scientific leadership, executive stakeholders, and external partners to strengthen collaboration health and accountability.

Location: Cambridge, MA

Compensation: $217,000 – $275,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary alliance manager for strategic pharmaceutical collaborations
• Build relationships across partner organizations to drive alliance execution
• Lead Joint Steering Committees and governance forums, ensuring well-prepared meetings
• Translate collaboration agreements into executable operating plans with managed expectations
• Monitor alliance health and performance and resolve conflicts constructively
• Build and improve portfolio and program management capabilities
• Facilitate cross-functional program reviews to ensure accountability

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or M.S. in life sciences, or MBA with 5+ years of experience in biotech or pharmaceutical settings
• 10-15+ years in biotech or pharma alliance and portfolio management
• Demonstrated success managing complex external partnerships and governance
• Hands-on experience leading multi-program biotech portfolios from discovery to development
• Proven track record of building portfolio management and governance processes
• Experience in strategic planning and executive governance support
• Collaboration experience with scientific leadership and large pharma partners

Benefits

• Healthcare coverage
• Annual incentive program
• Retirement benefits
• Broad range of other benefits

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.