Predicine is a Silicon Valley-based global precision medicine company committed to developing best-in-class liquid biopsy cancer diagnostics and a comprehensive precision medicine portfolio to address unmet medical needs in global drug development. We have pioneered an innovative liquid biopsy technology that empowers biopharma partners in clinical drug development and oncology research. Our international business services provide molecular insights to the top 10 multinational pharmaceutical companies, supporting biomarker-driven clinical trials across the US, EU, APAC, and China. At Predicine, we believe our most important asset is our people, and we are dedicated to maintaining a thriving and collaborative workplace. We value a culture of Integrity, Innovation, Quality, Respect, Courage, Collaboration, Caring, and Communication.
The Alliance Manager/Sr Manager is responsible for managing external partnerships critical to the success of strategic projects and initiatives. You will develop and implement integrated project plans, identify and mitigate risks, and facilitate communication among stakeholders to ensure transparency regarding project commitments and progress.To be successful in this role, you should have prior experience in alliance management, with a focus on precision medicine, companion diagnostics (CDx), clinical biomarkers, and IVD development for oncology.
Candidates transitioning out of academia will be considered.This role may require travel and a periodic onsite presence with strategic partners. Candidates should be located in the Northeast Corridor: Boston, MA; New York, NY; Philadelphia, PA; or Washington, DC.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement integrated project plans, mitigate risks, and facilitate communication among stakeholders to ensure transparency of project commitments and progress.
- Organize and lead team meetings to drive project progress, identify risks, and promote collaboration.
- Collaborate with department managers and senior leadership to prioritize resources and meet project objectives within timelines.
- Maintain and strengthen relationships with Alliance Partners, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations.
- Engage cross-functional teams and partner leaders to ensure alignment with departmental goals and drive project advancement.
- Provide comprehensive project management oversight throughout all phases, including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closing.
- Use project management tools (e.g., SharePoint, Smartsheet, MS Project) to create timelines, track progress, and report on project status.
- Monitor milestones, develop recommendations, and escalate key decisions to Senior Management as needed.
- Manage meeting logistics, including scheduling, agenda preparation, and minute-taking.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for external partners and communicate project information to internal teams.
- Proactively identify and resolve conflicts or escalate issues to management for timely resolution.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline (Biology, Molecular Biology, or Chemistry preferred); advanced degree is a plus.
- Ideally, 7-10 years of experience in Alliance Management, Product Development, or Project Management.
- Proven project management experience: PMP certification preferred.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite and MS Project.
- Willingness to participate in meetings across different time zones with global partners.
- Solid understanding of the global molecular diagnostic market and the pharmaceutical drug development lifecycle.
- Ability to read and interpret contracts and agreements.
- Demonstrated leadership, urgency, and conflict management skills in managing cross-functional teams.
Additional Details:
- This role may require 20-30% travel.
Benefits:
We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth and development. Employee benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage for eligible employees and their dependents. Additional benefits include stock allocation, 401(k), a 4-week sabbatical after 5 years of service, and daily lunch provided for onsite employees.
Our Opportunity:
Predicine is a global molecular insights company committed to advancing precision medicine in oncology. We have developed a breakthrough cell-free DNA and RNA-based liquid biopsy technology that enables minimally invasive molecular diagnosis for treatment selection, therapy monitoring, minimal residual disease detection, and early cancer detection. The company has launched a portfolio of blood-, urine-, and tissue-based diagnostic assays for oncology.We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage people from all backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives to apply. Inclusive collaboration benefits our employees, community, and patients, and is essential to our mission of changing the management of disease worldwide.All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, in compliance with applicable laws.Compensation decisions are based on several factors, including qualifications, location, internal equity, and market data alignment.All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of background verification.Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship now or in the future.
Note:
We are not accepting third-party resumes from recruiters, recruiting agencies, or third-party vendors.
