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Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health · 4 hours ago

Assistant Director, Strategic Alliances

Boston, MA

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

7+ years exp

Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health is a world-renowned institution dedicated to advancing public health through research and collaboration. The Assistant Director will oversee high-impact collaborations and provide strategic support to the Principal Investigator, ensuring that partnership initiatives run smoothly and institutional goals are achieved.

Higher EducationMedicalTraining

No H1B

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary point of contact for CRO and industry partners, fostering long-term, mutually beneficial relationships

Identify and develop new project opportunities for corporate sponsorship

Negotiate project scopes, deliverables, and timelines in collaboration with the PI/faculty chair, legal, and technology transfer offices

Ensure alignment of partnership activities with institutional research goals, compliance requirements, and sponsor expectations

Partner closely with the PI to anticipate needs, address challenges, and streamline decision-making

Prepare briefing materials, data summaries, and strategic recommendations for the PI to use in negotiations, presentations, and meetings

Represent the PI in certain partner communications and internal working groups, as delegated

Lead cross-functional teams of faculty, research staff, regulatory personnel, and external partners to achieve project objectives. Note: this role does not have direct reports, rather leads through influence

Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, budgets, and risk mitigation strategies

Monitor progress and provide regular updates to the PI/faculty chair and other stakeholders, escalating issues when necessary

Coordinate contracting processes, intellectual property considerations, and data sharing agreements in collaboration with relevant administrative offices

Champion outstanding record-keeping and data analysis to guide decisive action and support regulatory filings

Oversee the preparation and submission of progress reports, regulatory documentation, and milestone deliverables

Maintain accurate project records in compliance with institutional and sponsor requirements

Facilitate regular meetings, presentations, and workshops with internal and external stakeholders

Translate complex scientific concepts into clear, actionable information for varied audiences, including senior leadership and industry executives

Represent the university and/or the PI at conferences, industry forums, and partner visits

Qualification

Scientific BackgroundBusiness DevelopmentTherapeutic Antibody DevelopmentProject ManagementBiopharma Industry ExperienceWet Lab ExperienceIntellectual Property KnowledgeData MiningCross-Sector CommunicationStrategic ThinkingNegotiation SkillsProblem SolvingInterpersonal Skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience is required

7+ years of relevant experience is required

Preferred

MA or advanced degree such as PhD in scientific area and MBA, Master's in Management, Project Management, or related field is a plus; PhD (especially in metabolism studies) is strongly preferred

10+ years of industry experience is a strong plus

Biopharma/biotech industry experience is a strong plus

Track record in successful business development and complex project management

Experience working in academia

Wet lab experience in biologics or immunology is highly valued

Hands-on involvement in therapeutic antibody development

Familiarity with intellectual property in drug development: you understand the basics of patents, invention disclosures, and protecting scientific discoveries

Experience with identifying or supporting new opportunities for corporate sponsorship and industry partnerships

Background or strong interest in metabolic disease and/or immunology

Familiarity with data mining, project tracking software, and robust record-keeping

Strategic Thinking and Execution

Cross-Sector Communication

Scientific and Regulatory Literacy

Negotiation and Conflict Resolution

Adaptability and Problem Solving

Understanding of the necessity for proper handling of pre-published confidential research data

Demonstrated high level of initiative and motivation

Experience working independently and with a team

Proven excellence in communication, organization, time management, and record-keeping skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Benefits

Generous paid time off including parental leave

Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one

Retirement plans with university contributions

Wellbeing and mental health resources

Support for families and caregivers

Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursement

Commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks

Company

Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

Harvard School of Public Health brings together dedicated experts from many disciplines to educate new generations of global health leaders. It is a sub-organization of Harvard University.

Founded in 1913

Boston, Massachusetts, USA

1001-5000 employees