Director, Alliance Management

About the role

Beacon Biosignals is seeking a senior individual contributor to own and steward a nine‑figure, multi‑year partnership with a major biopharma company. Based in Boston, the Director, Alliance Management will act as the primary relationship manager and commercial lead for strategic accounts, ensuring scientific, clinical, and commercial objectives are met.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as the single‑threaded owner for partnership success, building executive‑level relationships across scientific, clinical, operational, and commercial functions.
• Lead post‑contract planning, governance, success metrics, and communication frameworks while coordinating cross‑functional teams to execute contracted work.
• Identify and drive opportunities to expand scope, deepen engagement, and grow partnership value through new use cases or programs.
• Prepare and deliver high‑impact presentations and strategic readouts to senior stakeholders, influencing internal teams and external partners.
• Maintain accurate records of partnership activities, milestones, and expansion opportunities in CRM and process management systems.

Required profile

• 6+ years of experience in consulting, alliance management, or strategic partnerships within the biopharmaceutical industry.
• Proven experience leading complex client engagements with C‑suite visibility and multi‑year strategic partnerships.
• Advanced degree (PhD, MD, or Master’s) in neuroscience, biomedical engineering, or related field; MBA preferred.
• Ability to operate autonomously in a fast‑paced startup environment, balancing strategic thinking with hands‑on execution.

Required skills

• Strong understanding of pharmaceutical clinical development, trial execution, and commercial launch strategy.
• Experience partnering with legal, finance, and operations teams on contract execution and scope changes.
• Familiarity with CRM tools and managing account‑level metrics and forecasts.