Associate Director/Director, Alliance Management

Role Description: Enlaza Therapeutics is seeking an experienced and highly collaborative Associate Director/Director of Alliance Management to lead the operational and business management of strategic external partnerships. This role will report into the Head of Operations and serve as the primary alliance lead for key research and development collaborations, ensuring alignment between partner objectives, scientific priorities, resource investments, and corporate goals. The successful candidate will act as the central point of coordination between Enlaza and its partners, driving governance activities, facilitating communication, monitoring progress against collaboration objectives, overseeing resource planning and budget management, and ensuring successful execution of partnership commitments. This role requires a strong understanding of early drug discovery and development, exceptional relationship management skills, financial and operational acumen, and the ability to influence stakeholders across scientific, technical, operational, and executive functions. The ideal candidate combines strategic thinking with operational excellence and thrives in a fast-paced biotechnology environment where strong cross-functional leadership and partnership management are critical to success.

Required Qualifications: BS, in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Immunology, Biotechnology, Bioengineering, Pharmacology, or a related life sciences discipline 8+ years of alliance management, scientific operations, research portfolio management, or related experience in of biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry experience Strong understanding of early drug discovery and preclinical development processes Experience supporting external scientific collaborations, strategic partnerships, licensing agreements, or research alliances Demonstrated experience working with cross-functional teams in matrixed organizations Experience with resource planning, workforce forecasting, capacity management, or portfolio planning Experience managing budgets, forecasts, or operational financial plans Exceptional organizational, communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills Demonstrated ability to influence without direct authority and drive alignment across diverse groups Proficiency with project tracking, reporting, and collaboration management tools

Preferred Qualifications: MS or PhD and/or MBADirect alliance management experience within biotechnology or pharmaceutical organizations Experience supporting collaborations involving biologics, antibodies, protein therapeutics, multispecifics, antibody-drug conjugates, or related modalities Experience working with pharmaceutical partners within structured governance frameworks Experience supporting programs from discovery through IND-enabling development Experience managing external collaboration budgets and tracking milestone-based funding commitments Compensation In addition to a competitive compensation package with stock options, the company also offers a comprehensive benefits package for our employees and their families, which includes medical, dental, vision, and supplemental disability insurance.

Job Type: Full-time

Location: Full-time on-site preferred; hybrid possible with regular onsite visits

Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Flexible vacation Health insurance Life insurance Parental leave Paid holidays Relocation assistance (if eligible) Retirement plan Vision insurance Year-end shutdown Enlaza Therapeutics is an equal opportunity employer committed to scientific excellence, innovation, and improving the lives of patients through transformative medicines.