Head of Alliance Management Job at Arcturus Therapeutics Inc

Arcturus Therapeutics Inc San Diego, CA 92121

WHY WORK FOR ARCTURUS?
Founded in 2013 and based in San Diego, California, Arcturus Therapeutics Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: ARCT) is a global, late-stage clinical mRNA medicines and vaccines company with enabling technologies: (i) LUNAR® lipid-mediated delivery, (ii) STARR™ mRNA Technology (samRNA) and (iii) mRNA drug substance along with drug product manufacturing expertise. Arcturus’ diverse pipeline of RNA therapeutic and vaccine candidates includes mRNA vaccine programs for SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) and Influenza, and other programs to potentially treat ornithine transcarbamylase (OTC) deficiency, and cystic fibrosis, along with partnered programs including glycogen storage disease type III, and hepatitis B virus. Arcturus’ versatile RNA therapeutics platforms can be applied toward multiple types of nucleic acid medicines including messenger RNA, small interfering RNA, replicon RNA, antisense RNA, microRNA, DNA, and gene editing therapeutics. Arcturus’ technologies are covered by its extensive patent portfolio (patents and patent applications issued in the U.S., Europe, Japan, China and other countries). Arcturus’ commitment to the development of novel RNA therapeutics has led to collaborations including, amongst others, Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc., part of the Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson, Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical, Inc., and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
Arcturus Therapeutics is presently recruiting outstanding candidates with experience in the field of mRNA technologies and nanoparticle sciences. Our corporate culture is dynamic, diverse, and creative. We value collaboration and teamwork. We seek individuals to join us with a genuine passion for the science behind helping to cure disease and improve the lives of patients.
THE OPPORTUNITY
This role is a key position within Business Development and Alliance Management Team. The successful candidate will be a highly experienced leader with the ability to implement an alliance strategy with a major pharmaceutical partner and support it with an alliance culture and mindset, uniting independent functions within each organization to ensure activities are coordinated, communication flows, decisions are made and resources are leveraged to achieve the goals of the alliance. The ideal candidate would be highly adaptable and proactive problem-solver who has experience in supporting pharmaceutical programs through all the stages of product development and commercialization.

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WHAT YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE*

  • Serve as alliance manager and alliance single point of contact, managing and directing joint governance activities, working closely with internal team members and senior leaders, and alliance counterpart to manage and advance joint goals and deliverables, contract issues, and overall health and success of the collaboration.
  • Oversee and support collaboration governance and operating standards, including forming, managing and supporting joint committees and project teams.
  • In collaboration with Finance and Legal, be the internal expert on all aspects of the alliance, including the relevant contractual and business agreements, providing guidance internally to team, committee members, and senior management to maintain the health of the alliance, to ensure appropriate boundaries are set and to support effective decision-making.
  • Ensure that strategies and decisions adopted by the governance committees are implemented and that plans/actions are consistent with contractual agreements.
  • Proactively identify and resolve conflicts as needed or raise conflicts and disputes to appropriate management or committees for timely resolution while maintaining collaborative working relationships.
  • Support the Finance team as they proactively track, monitor and communicate contract achievements, obligations and any financial payments to Arcturus’ Management Team, and collaboration programs are on track to meet contractual obligations and landmarks.
  • Support the continual the development, improvement and implementation of internal tools, systems, processes, and standard methodologies for the smooth operation of the alliance management function.

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WHAT WE SEEK*

  • Minimum Bachelor's degree in science related field required, MBA or equivalent preferred.
  • 15 years of industry experience with general knowledge of pharmaceutical operations, i.e., clinical development, regulatory, commercialization, manufacturing and legal.
  • Minimum of 5 years in engagement, partnership or alliance manager role.
  • Broad business and pharmaceutical experience preferably both international and US with demonstrated ability to resolve conflict and exercise diplomacy in a range of situations.
  • Previous cross-functional experience is desirable as this position requires a high degree of interaction with teams encompassing R&D Product Development, Manufacturing, Commercial and Finance.
  • Ability to work effectively across organizational levels, functions and geographic boundaries to complete objectives.

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EDUCATION*

  • Minimum Bachelor's degree in science related field required, MBA or equivalent preferred.

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WHAT WE OFFER*
An exciting opportunity to join a company that offers a competitive total rewards package that includes:

  • Full range of health benefits including Medical, Dental & Vision with 100% EMPLOYER PAID premiums for employee and family!
  • 401k Match
  • Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
  • Competitive salaries and bonus plans plus equity via Stock Options
  • Catered lunches
  • Free variety of snacks and beverages
  • Health and Wellness programs
  • $100 Anniversary cash awards with opportunity to increase to $2000!
  • Referral Bonuses
  • On Campus Gym
  • Company sponsored FUN events
  • Education reimbursement

For a deeper dive into our company and corporate culture visit www.ArcturusRx.com
Arcturus is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any characteristic protected under applicable law.

Job Type: Full-time




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