Associate Director Alliance Management

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Vacancy Name
Vacancy Name Associate Director, Alliance Management
Vacancy No
Vacancy No VN254
Employment Type
Employment Type Full Time
Location of role
About the Company
About the Company Immunocore (NASDAQ: IMCR) is a pioneering, commercial-stage T cell receptor biotechnology company whose purpose is to develop and commercialize a new generation of transformative medicines which address unmet patient needs in oncology, infectious diseases and autoimmune disease. Our leaders in R&D are internationally recognised as some of the biotech industry's most successful drug developers. We are creating not just an environment where great minds can interact but an innovation powerhouse answering the big questions.

Focused on delivering first-in-class biological therapies to patients, we have developed a highly innovative soluble TCR platform. Our ImmTAX molecules underpin a new generation of precision engineered drugs that harness the immune system to treat a broad spectrum of diseases with high unmet medical need, including oncology, infectious diseases and autoimmune diseases.

We strive to create a diverse and inclusive workplace, while seeking talented individuals to work with us across the many functions that will allow us to deliver new medicines to transform the lives of patients. You will work with outstanding people who together pioneer the research, development and commercialization of bi-specific TCR therapies. We aim to create an environment where individual contributions and initiatives can be maximized, while fostering a culture of collaboration, based on respect and integrity. We want each individual employee to own their career, as part of high-performing teams, and in the context of on-the-job and formal continuous development and training, as well as constructive feedback. We always strive to identify ways to improve what we do and how we do it, by asking questions, voicing opinions, exploring various approaches and staying connected with healthcare professionals, patients, academia and other key partners.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

The Associate Director, Alliance Management leads the ongoing business relationship with various alliance partners including complex high-priority collaborations with other companies, academic institutions, and research organizations. They assist in driving the Alliance Management strategy for Immunocore and the development of alliance management capabilities across the organization
They work closely with cross-functional teams including Commercial, Research & Development, Business Development, Legal, and Global Product Teams to ensure the successful execution of our alliance strategy. This role reports to the VP, Portfolio and Program Management


• Builds and maintains relationships with key stakeholders both internally and in partner organizations to ensure successful collaboration and alignment of objectives
• Engages with stakeholders to identify and develop new alliance opportunities and ensure successful negotiation and execution of alliance agreements
• Develops and implements alliance management plans that include governance structure, decision-making processes, and communication protocols
• Monitors and manages the performance of alliances, including tracking progress against goals and identifying opportunities for improvement
• Manages conflicts and resolves issues that arise during the alliance
• Ensures compliance with legal and regulatory requirements related to alliances and partnerships
• Leads the alliance management function and establishes best practices for managing and optimizing strategic partnerships
• Stays abreast of internal and external developments, trends, and dynamics; identifies new, enhanced, or revised capabilities as appropriate
• Leads the development of internal tools, system, processes, and standard methodologies for the smooth operation of the alliance management function
• Provides regular updates and reports to senior management and appropriate governance on the status of alliances and partnerships
• On-boards and trains internal team members onto new or existing alliances

Contributes to developing business relationships with existing and potential alliance partners:
• Actively engages BD and R&D stakeholders to provide input and influence potential new partnerships by balancing risks and opportunities, establishing effective governance structures and ensuring strategies and processes to improve the potential value and operational success of collaborations
• Sets specific and measurable performance objectives, standards, and accountabilities for each assigned collaboration - ensuring the vision, goals and objectives of the alliance are aligned and communicated between the collaborators
• Develops strong working relationships with key parties for each program - internally and externally; strives to proactively anticipate and address business-related needs of the parties to optimize joint program team success

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Experience & knowledge

Essential

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant pharmaceutical/biotech industry experience with at least 3 or more years' work experience in global alliance management or related field in the biopharmaceutical industry
• Strong understanding of drug development and commercialization processes
• Experience managing complex partnerships and alliances with other companies, academic institutions, and research organizations
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including senior executives, partners, and cross-functional teams
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
• Strong leadership skills and ability to manage and motivate a team
• Strong business acumen and ability to understand and analyse complex financial and commercial data
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with competing priorities and tight deadlines

SPECIFIC BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES

If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for driving successful partnerships and alliances in the biopharmaceutical industry, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Education & qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in life sciences or relevant field
• MBA, other graduate-level degree, or CA-AM certification is a plus

KEY BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES

• Openness and honesty
Readily offering information pertaining to work in hand whether positive or negative.
• Taking responsibility
Being prepared to accept full responsibility for tasks entrusted to them; seeing tasks through to completion and dealing with the consequences of failure or success.
• Flexibility
Being flexible to new ideas and approaches; changes of plans, objectives and/or priorities. Handling disjointed tasks effectively.
• Team spirit
Being able to work productively with others to achieve tasks. Showing consideration for the needs and feelings of others.
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