Sr. Manager, Alliance Management

About the Job: The Senior Manager, Alliance Management provides comprehensive operational and strategic support for FMI's biopharma alliances. The Sr. Manager is responsible for implementing and monitoring the execution of plans for specific programs that are part of FMI's biopharma collaborations, including companion diagnostic programs, clinical trial profiling activity and data partnership activities. In this role, the incumbent works collaboratively and cross-functionally with internal and external teams to ensure successful implementation and on-going execution of FMI's biopharma partnered programs. The incumbent serves as primary point of contact for one or more partnered CDx programs, Clinical and/or Data partnerships, maintaining alignment between internal and partner teams, and managing communication, escalation of issues, and stakeholder engagement.  Key Responsibilities: Ensure contracted deliverables and milestones are met once contract is transitioned from SPL/BD to Alliance Management (AM). Implement and monitor the execution of plans for specific programs that are part of FMI's biopharma collaborations, including companion diagnostic programs, profiling, and data partnership activities. Serve as the key point of contact in managing day-to-day partnership activities to identify process and communication improvement opportunities, support role clarity and effective stakeholder management needs. Proactively identify and raises issues both within partnership and internally to provide recommendations for resolutions. Act as point of internal and joint escalation, when possible, resolving issues without further escalation. Serve as lead Alliance Manager and primary point of contact for CDx partnerships. Support and lead organization and execution of partnership Governance bodies and Joint Steering Committees. Monitor progress against executed collaboration agreements; proactively identifies and raises issues and provides recommendations for resolutions. Articulate partnership vision; understand partnership projects in context of industry and program strategy. Work cross-functionally to ensure communication of business needs, to align and represent FMI operational needs externally when needed. AM is responsible for advocating partner needs, VOC and strategy to internal project teams and working groups while managing both partner and FMI expectations.  Lead and organize execution of partnership governance bodies pursuant to the contract. Promote and maintain partner satisfaction and account health through sustained engagement, Alliance Health Check survey and continued feedback. Act as point of internal and joint escalation, when possible resolving issues without further escalation. Support Strategic Partnership Leader in account plan development and refinement. Travel up to 25% Other projects as periodically assigned. Comply with FMI's attendance policies Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in a scientific discipline 6+ years of experience in the life sciences or biopharmaceutical industry or at a diagnostic academic center 5+ years in a business development, project management, or alliance management function Preferred Qualifications: Advanced Degree in a scientific discipline 6+ years in a business development, project management or alliance management function Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams in the planning and execution of collaborative projects Demonstrated history of being proactive, taking initiative, and driving to results Strong knowledge and credibility in the oncology market Demonstrated ability to navigate and communicate across organizations with different cultures & priorities Ability to work independently Exceptional listening and speaking skills High level of attention to detail and nuance Strong organizational skills to maintain a high level of productivity, innovation, and setting priorities in order to complete assignments in a timely manner Understanding of HIPAA and the importance of patient data privacy Commitment to reflect FMI’s values: Integrity, Courage, and Passion The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of Remote is $140,960 - $176,200 per year. The salary range is commensurate with Foundation Medicines compensation practice and considers factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, external market conditions, criticality of role, and internal equity. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance. This position also qualifies for Foundation Medicine's benefits. #LI-Remote Foundation Medicine, Inc. (FMI) is a global, patient-focused precision medicine company delivering high-quality, transformative diagnostic solutions in cancer and other diseases. 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