Global Alliance Director

Conditions of Employment: Proof of Eligibility to work in Switzerland (Swiss work permit or Swiss / European citizenship) or United States of America (U.S. citizenship or work permit/authorization).

So, if you think you are a strong fit for this position, please apply today!

To Apply: Please send your CV and Cover Letter to Write an email. Please specify the position you are applying for and use the "G-ALLDIR" identifier in your cover letter and email subject line.

The position comes with an excellent compensation and benefits package.

About the job

HAYA Therapeutics seeks an accomplished and strategic Global Alliance Director to join our dynamic team. You will be pivotal in forging and nurturing strategic partnerships that propel Haya Therapeutics' mission and business objectives. You will be the driving force behind identifying, developing, and managing alliances that maximize the impact of our groundbreaking RNA-targeted therapeutics.

Main Responsibilities:

• Strategic Alliance Development: Identify and cultivate strategic partnerships aligned with Haya Therapeutics' goals and therapeutic focus areas
• Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with partners, fostering collaboration and trust
• Negotiation and Deal-Making: Lead negotiations to establish favorable partnership agreements that maximize value for both parties
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work seamlessly with internal teams (R&D, Clinical, Finance, Legal) to ensure successful partnership execution
• Performance Monitoring and Optimization: Track and analyze partnership performance, identifying opportunities for improvement and maximizing value
• Market Intelligence: Stay current on industry trends, competitive landscape, and emerging opportunities to inform partnership strategies
• Senior Management Reporting: Regularly update senior management on partnership activities, progress, and outcomes

Qualifications:

• An advanced degree (MBA and/or PhD) in life sciences or a related field
• 10+ years of experience in alliance management, business development, or a related biotech or pharmaceutical industry field
• A demonstrated history of successful alliance management, negotiation, and deal-making in the biotech/pharma space, including experience with high-value deals
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, influence stakeholders and drive decision-making
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills; capable of effective communication at all levels of an organization
• A strategic thinker with a deep understanding of the biotech landscape and the ability to identify and capitalize on opportunities

HAYA Therapeutics is a precision RNA-based therapeutics company that discovers and develops innovative genomic medicines for the treatment of fibrosis and other serious health conditions associated with aging. The company’s discovery engine focuses on long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) within the “dark matter” of the human genome -- key tissue and cell-specific drivers of multiple disease processes including fibrosis -- to identify novel targets and drug candidates with the potential for greater efficacy and safety than existing treatments.

Headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland with laboratory facilities in San Diego, USA, HAYA is a rapidly growing company led by a world-class team and supported by a strong investor consortium.