Hiring: Director, Alliance Management Company: Summit Therapeutics, Inc. Location: Palo Alto, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-03 14:19:57 Employment Type: Contract Target Skills & Keywords : Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Project Management, R About the job Experience: •10+ years of experience in oncology biopharma with a primary focus on alliance management; end-to-end to end program planning is a plus. Required Skills: •Alliance Governance & Oversight Lead collaboration planning, activation and execution; to include start-up, joint committees, governance forums, and operational reviews to ensure strategic alignment and execution across partnered programs. •Milestone & Performance Tracking Monitor progress against contractual milestones, deliverables, and KPIs; ensure timely reporting and actively solving issues. •Strategic Integration & Value Realization Collaborate with internal teams to integrate alliance activities into broader portfolio and pipeline strategies, ensuring long-term value creation across tumors, indications and regions. •Cross-Functional Coordination Partner with Program Team, R&D, Clinical, Regulatory, Legal, Market Planning and Commercial teams to align joint program execution, decision-making, and resource planning. •Continuous Improvement & Best Practices Develop and implement alliance management frameworks, dynamic tools, and processes to enhance efficiency, speed to execution, transparency, and partner satisfaction.\ •Executive Reporting & Communication Prepare updates and strategic insights for the Department Head and Executive leadership on alliance progress, health, risks, and opportunities. •Minimum of 10+ years of experience in oncology biopharma with a primary focus on alliance management; end-to-end to end program planning is a plus. •Prior oncology drug experience in late-stage development and/or commercial stage required; strong understanding of oncology drug development, scientific platforms, and global commercial dynamics. Qualifications: •Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required; Advanced degree preferred, dual scientific and business background is a strong plus. Compensation: •$203,000 - $253,000 / year •The total compensation package for this position may also include bonus, stock, benefits and/or other applicable variable compensation Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!