Senior Manager/Associate Director, Alliance Management

Company OverviewSince its inception over a decade ago, CRISPR Therapeutics has transformed from a research-stage company advancing programs in the field of gene editing, to a company with a diverse portfolio of product candidates across a broad range of disease areas including hemoglobinopathies, oncology, regenerative medicine, cardiovascular and rare diseases. The Nobel Prize-winning CRISPR science has revolutionized biomedical research and represents a powerful, clinically validated approach with the potential to create a new class of potentially transformative medicines. To accelerate and expand its efforts, CRISPR Therapeutics has established strategic partnerships with leading companies including Vertex Pharmaceuticals. CRISPR Therapeutics AG is headquartered in Zug, Switzerland, with its wholly-owned U.S. subsidiary, CRISPR Therapeutics, Inc., and R&D operations based in Boston, Massachusetts and San Francisco, California.Position SummaryWe are seeking a Senior Manager / Associate Director, Alliance Management to manage our existing strategic collaborations and establish new partnerships. The individual will serve as the lead alliance manager for CRISPR’s current collaborations, working closely with the project teams to maintain the partnerships and ensure optimal performance and ultimate success. In addition, the individual will conduct research and evaluation for new business development opportunities, propose new collaborations to senior management, and negotiate partnership agreements.This is an exciting and interdisciplinary role for a highly qualified and motivated individual. The successful candidate will combine a deep scientific background with the interpersonal and organizational skills required to build and maintain strong relationships with collaborators. This individual will demonstrate both attention to detail and the ability to think strategically. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in business development, alliance management, or top-tier consulting in the field of cell and gene therapy. Crucially, this individual needs to relish tackling new challenges and have a sense of urgency for developing important new medicines for devastating diseases and forging uncharted paths for CRISPR gene editing technology.ResponsibilitiesBuild strong relationships internally and externally with all key stakeholders in our collaborations and help connect CRISPR stakeholders with partners through relationship mappingHelp build a partner-focused, collaborative culture for the teams and functional managers involved in collaborationsPartners with committee members involved in collaborations to help embed partnering best practices within our collaboration teams and to resolve issuesProactively monitor all aspects of our partnerships to identify potential issues and possible solutions, gain internal alignment around solutions, and take accountability for closureManage collaborations consistent with the contract and governance structure and in a manner that will maximize value, including by organizing and facilitating all governance meetings (e.g., joint steering committees)Understand project and partnership details to manage day-to-day issues arising from the collaborationManage dispute resolution, engaging internal and external decision makers appropriatelySupport the smooth transition from the deal signing to launch, including forward integration during negotiationsPrioritize areas for potential new partnerships based on consideration of strategic prioritiesSearch for, evaluate, and triage external licensing and collaboration opportunitiesParticipate in and lead negotiations for business transactionsMake business development proposals to senior managementWork effectively with scientific, legal, finance, and program management teamsMinimum QualificationsAt least 1 to 2 years of experience in alliance management, business development, top-tier consulting, or R&D leadership positionsSenior Manager: 6+ years of experience in the life science industry, or other relevant experience, with a bachelor's degreeSenior Manager: 4+ years of experience in the life science industry or other relevant experience, with an advanced degreeAssociate Director: 10+ years of experience in the life science industry, or other relevant experience, with a bachelor's degreeAssociate Director: 8+ years of relevant experience in the life science industry, or other relevant experience, with an advanced degreeOutstanding organizational, interpersonal, and oral and written communication skillsExtreme precision and attention to detail combined with the ability to think strategicallyThe ability to work independently and successfully in a matrix environment, prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously, integrate cross-functional issues and balance competing priorities effectively, and thrive in a dynamic environmentHigh energy and a passion for developing important new medicines for patients with devastating diseasesPreferred QualificationsAdvanced degree (e.g., MS, PhD, MBA)Experience in gene editing, cell therapy, and/or gene therapy programsCompetenciesCollaborative – Openness, One TeamUndaunted – Fearless, Can-do attitudeResults Orientation – Delivering progress toward our mission. Sense of urgency in solving problems.Entrepreneurial Spirit – Proactive. Ownership mindset.Workplace and Equal OpportunityCRISPR Therapeutics believes in fostering a dynamic workplace that balances remote work flexibility with the benefits of in-person interactions. Our employees work at least three days on-site, creating a collaborative work environment, where we cultivate mentorship opportunities, increase cross-functional communication and offer opportunities for our employees to connect. Certain lab based and manufacturing positions are located fully on-site.CRISPR Therapeutics, Inc. is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation or any characteristic protected under applicable law.To view our Privacy Statement, please contact our careers team for the latest policy details. #J-18808-Ljbffr