Alliance Management Executive DirectorThe Alliance Management Executive Director will lead the Alliance Management team in supporting the effective execution of global partnering at Vertex. All alliance managers will report to the Alliance Management Executive Director, who will be responsible for ensuring a consistent Alliance Management user experience across the company and helping to resolve issues across all alliances. In addition, the Alliance Management Executive Director will be a spokesperson for the function within Vertex and be responsible for keeping key stakeholders and senior leaders updated on collaboration status and engaging them in issue resolution and relationship management as appropriate. The Alliance Management Executive Director will continue to build processes and procedures for the Alliance Management function at Vertex as we grow our BD portfolio to ensure risks are appropriately managed, stakeholders are engaged, our relationships are healthy and that Vertex continues to grow its reputation as a world-class partner.
In addition to their management and leadership responsibilities, the Alliance Management Executive Director will be directly responsible for the effective management of specific collaborations, overseeing governance, issue resolution and negotiation, financial payments and Vertex's continued compliance with our agreements.Key Duties and Responsibilities:Oversee entire Alliance Management team and management of all collaborations across the Vertex portfolioDevelop processes and best practices to enhance Alliance Management function at Vertex and support continued growth of our external partnershipsDevelop strong relationships internally and externally to ensure coordination in collaboration activitiesProactively issue spot across all collaborations & drive resolution process; effectively negotiate with partnersOversee governance for specific collaborationsEnsure consistency across Alliance Management function and project teamsKnowledge and Skills:Ability to lead cross-functional teams; able to manage through ambiguity and influence with and without authorityStrong negotiation skillsAbility to effectively work with senior leadersClear, concise written and verbal communication skillsUnderstanding of drug development and commercialization processAbility to understand and manage complex legal agreements touching on a range of technologies and differing partnership modelsStrong active listening and interpersonal skillsProactive, organized and comfortable managing shifting priorities in a rapidly changing environmentEducation and Experience:Bachelor's degree requiredTypically requires 15 years of professional experience, or a equivalent combination of education and experiencePay Range:$264,000 - $396,000Disclosure Statement:The range provided is based on what we believe is a reasonable estimate for the base salary pay range for this job at the time of posting. This role is eligible for an annual bonus and annual equity awards. Some roles may also be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements. Actual base salary pay will be based on a number of factors, including skills, competencies, experience, and other job-related factors permitted by law.At Vertex, our Total Rewards offerings also include inclusive market-leading benefits to meet our employees wherever they are in their career, financial, family and wellbeing journey while providing flexibility and resources to support their growth and aspirations.
From medical, dental and vision benefits to generous paid time off (including a week-long company shutdown in the Summer and the Winter), educational assistance programs including student loan repayment, a generous commuting subsidy, matching charitable donations, 401(k) and so much more.Flex Designation:Hybrid-Eligible Or On-Site EligibleFlex Eligibility Status:In this Hybrid-Eligible role, you can choose to be designated as: 1. Hybrid: work remotely up to two days per week; or select 2. On-Site: work five days per week on-site with ad hoc flexibility.Note: The Flex status for this position is subject to Vertex's Policy on Flex @ Vertex Program and may be changed at any time.Company InformationVertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation.Vertex is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Vertex is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.
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