Senior Director, Alliance and Portfolio Management
Description
Headquarters Location: South San Francisco, CA
Candidate Location: Hybrid
Travel Required: 5%
Reports To: Vice President Portfolio and Alliance Management
Department: Portfolio and Alliance Management
Position Type: Full-time, Exempt
About CytomX Therapeutics:
CytomX Therapeutics, Inc. is committed to changing the treatment of cancer with our novel Probody® therapeutic platform. Our commitment to transforming lives with safer, more effective therapies is driven by our curiosity and passion for innovation and our belief that by acting with integrity in an honest, respectful, ethical manner, we have the power to change lives. Our workplace embodies collaboration, open communication, celebrating our successes, and holding each other to the highest possible standards. CytomX has a broad pipeline, which comprises seven therapeutic candidates across multiple treatment modalities including antibody-drug conjugates (“ADCs”), T-cell engaging bispecific antibodies (“TCBs”), and immune modulators such as cytokines and checkpoint inhibitors (“CPIs”). Learn more at www.cytomX.com.
Who You Are and What You’ll Do:
You are passionate about life sciences and making a difference to cancer patients, their families, and healthcare providers. You will be responsible for driving the success of our strategic partnerships (Amgen, Astellas, Bristol Myers Squibb, Regeneron, and Moderna) and portfolio initiatives while embodying and modeling the core values of CytomX Therapeutics. This individual will lead the management of key alliances and collaborations, ensuring effective communication, alignment, and execution across internal and external stakeholders. Reporting to the Vice President of Portfolio and Alliance Management, the Senior Director will also contribute to portfolio strategy and decision-making processes to advance the company's pipeline and business objectives.
Job Responsibilities:
- Lead the strategic planning, execution, and management of key alliances, collaborations, and partnerships, while embodying CytomX's values of innovation, integrity, collaboration, empowerment, and resilience
- Serve as the primary point of contact for alliance partners, fostering strong relationships and ensuring alignment on goals, objectives, and deliverables
- Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams, including Research & Development, Clinical Development, Legal, Finance, and Commercial, to drive alliance success and maximize value
- Manage alliance governance processes, including joint steering committees, working groups, and decision-making forums
- Facilitate regular communication and reporting on alliance progress, milestones, and performance metrics, demonstrating transparency and integrity in all interactions
- Identify and mitigate risks and issues related to alliance execution, escalation, and resolution as needed, demonstrating resilience and problem-solving skills
- Contribute to the development and implementation of portfolio strategy, including evaluation of new opportunities, asset prioritization, and resource allocation, while fostering a collaborative and empowering work environment
- Support business development efforts, including evaluation of potential partnerships, collaborations, and licensing opportunities, with a focus on innovation and creativity
- Stay informed about industry trends, market dynamics, and emerging technologies to identify opportunities and risks for the company, embodying a spirit of continuous learning and curiosity
Minimum Qualifications:
- Advanced degree in life sciences, business, or related field (MBA, PhD, or equivalent)
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in biopharmaceutical alliance management, portfolio management, or related roles
- Proven track record of successfully managing strategic partnerships and collaborations within the life sciences industry developing novel ideas and deliverables that significantly advance or accelerate the function’s capabilities
- Strong understanding of drug discovery and development processes, including preclinical, clinical, and regulatory requirements
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to align larger teams and larger groups of partners and stakeholders on strategic, often highly complex initiatives
- Demonstrated leadership abilities, with experience leading cross-functional teams and driving results in a matrixed organization towards company goals
- Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Preferred Qualifications:
- Entrepreneurial spirit, with a passion for innovation, collaboration, and making a meaningful impact on patient care faster and more effectively
- Strategic mindset, with the ability to think critically, analyze complex information, and make data-driven decisions
How You Will Work:
- Demonstrates collaboration and teamwork. Works well with others and understands that collaboration leads to better results.
- Possesses strong communication skills. Communicates clearly, concisely, and professionally. Listens actively to build understanding.
- Exhibits strong interpersonal skills and self-awareness. Builds and cultivates strong and enduring relationships with others. Acts with humility and understands own strengths and weaknesses.
- Shows continuous improvement and a commitment to self-management and development. Operates with a continuous improvement mindset and continuously seeks to expand own knowledge and capabilities.
- Demonstrates a patient focus. Puts the patient first in actions and decisions taken.
- Contributes to strategy and innovation. Contributes to or leads elevating and actionable strategies. Ideates and creates unique opportunities to advance the organization.
- Demonstrates leadership and a commitment to organizational values. Takes ownership and has a strong sense of personal accountability. Consistently achieves or exceeds goals and expectations. Puts significant emphasis on living / upholding company values.
Compensation, Benefits, and So Much More
- The expected salary range for this role based on the primary location for this position in California is $250,000 - $290,000 per year. Offer amounts are determined by factors such as experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law.
- A great environment where we work collaboratively, leverage each other’s strengths, and work toward a shared vision with our common goals of doing the best thing for patients.
- A robust and enduring approach to your development and career growth fueled by a strong learning curriculum and career guidance that helps you understand how you can grow your career at CytomX.
- A robust and highly competitive total rewards program that helps you achieve your compensation goals while supporting a great work / life balance
Conditions of Employment
- Background investigations are required for all positions at CytomX, consistent with applicable law.
CytomX’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB)
CytomX believes that DEIB helps drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive, innovative work environment with employees who reflect our values and ultimately, serve our patients. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.
Further, we are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, we (and the agencies we work with) will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation, or need other assistance in applying for or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to Human Resources, at [email protected]
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