Director, Alliance Management

About this role

Requirements

• University degree in a relevant field (or equivalent experience)
• Recent, direct senior level experience in strategic alliance leadership (partner governance, external engagement, senior internal stakeholder management) in early/late phase clinical trials within fully outsourced and FSP models.
• Substantial experience in the pharmaceutical industry or a clinical research organization
• Detailed knowledge of clinical and pharmaceutical drug development across phases
• Proven experience managing external partners and strategic supplier relationships
• Experience directing alliance governance frameworks and performance metrics
• Strong leadership and influencing skills (including leading without formal authority)
• Effective collaboration across global and functional boundaries
• Excellent conflict resolution, mediation, and negotiation skills
• Demonstrated agility in complex problem solving with multiple stakeholders
• Familiarity with GCP and related guidelines
• In Office Requirement:
• When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.
• Competitive salary and benefits package on offer.
• The successful candidate will have access to a flexible employee benefits fund, including holiday purchase and flexible time off, pension contributions, Share Save Plans, A performance recognition scheme and a competitive, generous remuneration package.
• Date Posted
• 26-May-2026
• Closing Date
• 07-Jun-2026
• Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion, starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations, please complete the section in the application form.