Description

At Viridian, we are focused on developing best-in-class medicines for people living with autoimmune and rare diseases. Leveraging our team’s expertise in antibody discovery and engineering, we have created a robust pipeline of differentiated investigational therapeutic candidates for well-validated targets.

Reporting to the Executive Director, Business Development & Strategic Alliances, the Director, Alliance Management will be responsible for strategic leadership and day-to-day management of the full range of Viridian’s strategic alliances. These existing alliances include both development and commercial agreements with geographic partners (including in Japan and China) and R&D collaborations in support of Viridian’s early-stage portfolio. This role will work closely with Business Development, Legal, Program Management, other key cross-functional stakeholders, and senior management to support existing partnerships and to establish new alliances as the business continues to scale. The ideal candidate will have experience managing multi-functional alliances and proactively identifying and resolving potential issues across a broad range of strategic collaborations.

This role is based in our Waltham, MA headquarters. Our office-based employees are required to work in the office three (3) days a week.

Responsibilities (including, but not limited to):

Alliance Leadership & Governance

• Serve as a primary alliance point-of-contact with Viridian’s strategic partners
• Lead full range of strategic communications with alliance partners and governance meetings (JSC, sub-teams, escalations)
• Ensure effective and efficient decision-making, employing good judgement in determining decisions and issues to escalate to governance

Alliance Management & Execution

• Ensure smooth execution of full range of alliance activities in support of key alliance and portfolio goals, holding partners and internal stakeholders accountable for progress
• Anticipate and identify potential alliance issues and risks, and proactively drive to resolution with relevant stakeholders
• Prepare meeting agendas, presentations, and minutes/actions, with input from relevant stakeholders, to ensure productive and successful meetings with partners
  Advocate for Viridian’s interests in alliance interactions; develop and implement creative, win-win solutions with partners

Relationship Management

• Establish high level of trust and communication with alliance counterparts at partner companies
• Partner closely with internal cross-functional stakeholders across research, clinical development, program management, technical operations, commercial, and other functions
• Maintain close collaboration with Viridian program teams to ensure alliance and program activities are well coordinated

Alliance Operations

• Develop regular alliance reporting dashboard for executive leadership
• Manage all contractual obligations to remain compliant with existing agreements
• Partner with legal and other internal SMEs on negotiating contract amendments and ancillary agreements (e.g., supply, quality, PV agreements) as needs arise
• Track internal resourcing to ensure alliances are appropriately supported without impacting other corporate priorities
• Support business development during negotiation of new partnerships to ensure optimal alliance governance and smooth alliance onboarding
   

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in life sciences (MS, MBA, PhD, MD) preferred
• Requires 10+ years of experience within the biopharmaceutical industry; 5+ of those years’ experience in alliance management, business development, program management/leadership, or related roles
• Experience managing multiple strategic partnerships simultaneously; exposure to global/international collaborations highly preferred
• Exceptional verbal and written communication and relationship management skills, with demonstrated ability to influence internally and externally without direct authority
• Established track record of solving problems and driving results in a fast-paced environment while managing competing demands
• Strong working knowledge of alliance frameworks and best practices; alliance or program management certification(s) a plus
• Ability to understand and interpret legal contracts; negotiation experience a plus
• Strong project management skills, and demonstrated ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
• Strong commitment to ethical standards
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite (i.e., Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, etc.)
• Ability to travel (domestic & international) up to 20%
• The salary range for this position is commensurate with experience
   

Viridian offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Competitive pay and stock options for all employees
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 100% Paid Parental Leave 
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Life, Travel and AD&D
• 401(k) Company Match with immediate company vest
• Employee Stock Purchase plan
• Generous vacation plan and paid company holiday shutdowns
• Various fertility, mental, financial, and proactive physical health programs
   

Viridian Therapeutics, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination, harassment, or retaliation of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by Federal, State, and Local laws. Viridian will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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