Director – Alliance Management
Posted on 1/17/2023
INACTIVE
Beam Therapeutics

201-500 employees

Pioneering precision genetic medicines through CRISPR base editing
Company Overview
Beam Therapeutics, established in 2018, is a pioneer in the field of genetic medicine, utilizing CRISPR base editing to create precise, permanent alterations to single bases in DNA and RNA without breaking the strands. The company's culture is characterized by a community of fearless innovators, rigorous and honest research, open-mindedness, and commitment to each other. Their competitive advantage lies in their unique delivery strategy, which includes a range of clinically validated technologies such as electroporation, nonviral, and viral delivery modalities, positioning them as a leader in the genetic medicine industry.
Biotechnology

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$689M

Founded

2017

Headquarters

Cambridge, Massachusetts

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-10%

1 year growth

-11%

2 year growth

22%
Locations
Cambridge, MA, USA
Experience Level
Entry
Junior
Mid
Senior
Expert
Requirements
  • Bachelors degree, an advanced degree (e.g. MBA, JD and/or PhD) preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • 8-10 years relevant work experience, including experience in the pharmaceutical industry, preferably in alliance management, project management or business development at a biotech or pharmaceutical company
  • Highly collaborative mindset with a demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams
  • Excellent communication, influencing, and organizational skills
  • Strong knowledge and understanding of drug discovery and development processes
  • A strong aptitude for and interest in science
  • Familiarity with legal agreements and partnering dynamics in the biopharma field
  • Strong proactive problem-solving skills and business judgment
  • Self-starter, ability to work independently and within teams to address complexity in growing, changing environments
Responsibilities
  • Manage strategic collaborations as the primary point of contact for partners and as the bridge to Beam's internal project teams and leadership
  • Establish and maintain trust, strong relationships, and open lines of communication between Beam and its alliance counterparts and influencers within partner organizations; navigate differences in cultures, processes, and policies
  • Foster strong relationships with internal project teams and various functions within Beam
  • Guide internal project teams with respect to opportunities and constraints arising from the collaboration agreement; ensure project aims, deliverables, and strategic objectives are met
  • Ensure firewalls are appropriately implemented and teams appropriately trained
  • Establish and facilitate stage-appropriate governance systems, including steering and operational committees and decision-making processes
  • Monitor and track compliance with contractual obligations, such as development timelines, research updates, committee meetings, and milestone payments
  • Support Beam and partner strategy and budget planning processes in partnership with Joint Committees
  • Lead launch of new alliances to include pre-deal collaboration considerations, transitions to a new deal structure or wind-down of alliances as appropriate
  • Proactively identify and problem solve issues and risks, conduct health checks, and identify opportunities to improve, expand, or redirect the alliance
  • Participate in strategic discussions and negotiations for new partnering agreements with Business Development, Finance, and Legal
  • Serve as the owner of certain Alliance Management business processes to improve capabilities and drive efficiencies; Document best practices where appropriate