Job Title: Director, Alliance Management
Location: Remote, West Coast
Reports to: SVP, Global Strategic Business Development
About Us:
At Just-Evotec, we believe that curiosity is the spark that drives innovation and success. As a forward-thinking team, we thrive on challenging the status quo, learning from each other, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. We're on a mission to create a place where curiosity isn't just encouraged, it’s celebrated.
Are you someone who asks questions, seeks answers, and isn't afraid to go deeper? #BeCureious with us and see where your curiosity can take you!
The Role:
We’re looking for a passionate and curious Director of Alliance Management to join our team. If you’re excited by new challenges, solving complex problems, and learning every step of the way, you might just be the perfect fit. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to drive impactful projects, collaborate with bright minds, and explore uncharted territories.
As a Director of Alliance Management at Just-Evotec, you'll have the freedom to ask the hard questions, think outside the box, and find creative solutions that push us forward. It’s a role where your curiosity will fuel both your personal growth and the success of the team.
What You’ll Do:
The AM Director provides single point-of-contact for Customer management; facilitating efficient and effective project execution, ensuring customer needs are communicated internally and addressed appropriately.
Will develop addition scopes of work and project change orders with customers by translating expectations and needs into the proposal (by considering budget, timelines and science requirements).
As a key leader on customer projects, work with Project Management to communicate progress against SOW at internal and external meetings. The AM Director ensures any project scope changes are integrated on a portfolio or platform basis as needed.
Proactively identifies client issues that may impact project execution and/or internal portfolio. Escalates issues to the Head of AM and management team with proposed solutions when necessary.
Proactively enable and support information and exchange between Just Evotec and its customers and implement and manage any governance models called for in customer agreements.
Proactively manage and prioritize support for multiple projects in Project Portfolios.
Support cross company planning with other Evotec business and technical areas to ensure project execution, capacity utilization and profitable operations
Provide meeting management support including meeting planning, scheduling, facilitation, documentation and outcomes communicated
Assist in the establishment of company best practices and tools
Who You Are:
Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences, biochemistry, chemical engineering, or related field
Minimum 8 years of experience in Alliance management or BD role focused on Discovery and CMC drug development.
Ability to facilitate collaboration, effectively work on cross-functional teams, possess strong interpersonal skills and be capable of interface with the entire organization. Excellent organizational, relationship and communication skills
Motivation to be part of a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary team
Pro-active, team player with experience working on multiple projects with tight deadlines
Provide meeting management support including meeting planning, scheduling, facilitation, documentation and outcomes communicated
Alliance management experience working for a CDMO
Drug development knowledge with strong understanding of research, preclinical, clinical, manufacturing, commercial and regulatory areas
Informed of current biopharmaceutical industry knowledge, news and trends
Pro-active, team player with strong sense of urgency
Independent, motivated, team member with experience in a matrix environment.
Excellent presentation, problem solving, risk analysis and critical thinking skills.
Why Join Us:
Growth Opportunities: We’re a company that believes in continuous learning and development. Whether it’s professional courses, mentorship, or new projects, we’ll help you grow.
Inclusive Culture: We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone’s voice is valued, and curiosity is encouraged.
Innovative Projects: You’ll have the chance to work on groundbreaking initiatives and cutting-edge technology in an atmosphere where your curiosity is the key to success.
A Place for Big Ideas: We don’t just talk about thinking outside the box, we throw the box away. If you’ve got ideas, we want to hear them.
Are You Still Curious?
If you’ve read this far, then chances are you’ve got a curious mind, just like us. So, what are you waiting for? Take the leap and apply today. We can’t wait to see where your curiosity leads you and how it will shape the future of Just-Evotec.
Let your curiosity guide your career, #BeCurious and explore the endless possibilities at Evotec!
The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be $150,000 to $202,000; Base salary offered may vary depending on individual’s skills, experience and competitive market value. Additional total rewards include discretionary annual bonus, comprehensive benefits to include Medical, Dental and Vision, short-term and long-term disability, company paid basic life insurance, 401k company match, flexible work, generous paid time off and paid holiday, wellness and transportation benefits.
Evotec (US) Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, age, disability, genetic information, gender expression, gender identity, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status.