Alliance Manager - Rare Oncology
3 days ago
City of London
Come and Save Lives with Us! SERB is a fast-growing specialty pharmaceutical company that equips healthcare providers worldwide with life-saving medicines for patients facing rare conditions and emergencies. For over 30 years we have consistently provided emergency medicines, medical countermeasures, and the world’s leading portfolio of antidotes. Today SERB has over 500 employees in 18 countries and group revenue in excess of €400m. With a strong presence in the US, Europe, and the Middle East, along with a global network of trusted distribution partners, we make a broad range of essential medicines available in over 100 countries. Having the right culture is as important to us as having the right portfolio. We are guided by our four values: • We make patients our priority, • We act with accountability and integrity, • We work together as one team Broad Overview The Alliance Manager - Rare Oncology is responsible for building, managing, and optimizing strategic partnerships and alliances with external organizations, with a dedicated focus on the Rare Oncology portfolio. The role ensures alliances deliver maximum value by aligning partner capabilities with company goals, driving joint initiatives, and maintaining strong executive-level relationships. The position requires proven experience in rare diseases and oncology, knowledge of Un-licensed sales and ODD/Special Access, and strong project management skills for product launches and new client development. As an Alliance Manager- Rare Oncology BU, your responsibilities will include: Partnership Development & Relationship Management • Build and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with actual and future commercial partners in the Rare Oncology field., • Act as the primary point of contact for our partner organizations within the Rare Oncology portfolio., • Enhance actual alliances and create new partnerships to optimize the performances of the Portfolio in various territories., • Ensure partnership objectives align with the company’s strategic goals., • Negotiate, draft, and manage alliance agreements and governance structures, over regular piloting of Joint Steering Committees, weekly, monthly, quarterly or yearly meetings, remote or physical in the various territories (Asia-Pacific, Latin-America, Africa, Non-Arabic-speaking countries of the Middle-East., • Drive joint initiatives such as co-innovation, co-marketing, or product integrations., • Coordinate cross-functional teams (sales, product, marketing, legal, operations (QA, RA, PV, Supply, Industrial, Finance, HR, Legal, …) to deliver on alliance commitments., • Pilot the forecasting production needs with regards to the local performance and coordinate the S&OP commercial obligations., • Track KPIs, milestones, and financial outcomes of alliances via multiple tools and trackers., • Monitor industry trends, competitor alliances, and emerging opportunities., • Identify and evaluate new potential partners and clients., • Conduct research and qualification of new clients for Rare Oncology products., • Identify, highlight and prevent potential conflicts or risks in actual and future partnerships., • Ensuring that all interactions and engagements are carried out with the highest ethical and professional standards and that all work is accomplished with quality and in accordance with SERB values. To be successful in this role, you should demonstrate: • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Economics, Marketing, or related field., • 5+ years of experience in strategic partnerships, business development, account management, or alliance management., • Strong relationship-building and negotiation skills., • Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities., • Solid understanding of business strategy, contracts, and commercial agreements., • Strong project management and organizational skills., • Ability to work cross-functionally and influence without direct authority., • Analytical skills for assessing partnership performance and ROI.