Associate Director of Partner Management

Research – Business Operations             ·              Lexington, MA              ·            Full time 

Associate Director of Partner Management

Lexington, MA

About Voyager Therapeutics

Voyager Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: VYGR) is a biotechnology company dedicated to leveraging the power of human genetics to modify the course of – and ultimately cure – neurological diseases. Our pipeline includes programs for Alzheimer’s disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Parkinson’s disease, and multiple other diseases of the central nervous system. Many of our programs are derived from our TRACER™ AAV capsid discovery platform, which we have used to generate novel capsids and identify associated receptors to potentially enable high brain penetration with genetic medicines following intravenous dosing. Some of our programs are wholly owned, and some are advancing with partners including Alexion, AstraZeneca Rare Disease; Novartis Pharma AG; Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.; and Sangamo Therapeutics, Inc. For more information, visit www.voyagertherapeutics.com.

Voyager Therapeutics® is a registered trademark, and TRACER™ is a trademark, of Voyager Therapeutics, Inc. 

Job Summary

Voyager is seeking a motivated Partner Manager to play a pivotal part in shaping and executing strategic collaborations that drive innovation and advance our mission to develop life-changing therapies. If you thrive in a collaborative environment, excel at building strong partnerships, and have a strategic mindset, we invite you to be a key player in propelling Voyager Therapeutics to new heights in the field of gene therapy.

The successful candidate will support value creation and risk minimization. Additionally, you will provide overall coordination with the different operational units and functional experts within Voyager, as well as with the assigned partner. The successful candidate needs to possess the experience and ability to support execution consistent with the terms of the applicable contract(s) and to give sound and balanced feedback to stakeholders in connection to issues requiring alignment or dispute resolution.

 Responsibilities:

• Serve as the central point of contact for the assigned alliances for the duration of the relationship.
• Develop deep understanding of the contractual framework of the alliance and the implications.
• Solve contractual questions that VYGR participants of the alliance may have (in all aspects)
• Act as the liaison for multiple internal departments such as Legal, BD, Finance, Research, and Manufacturing
• Prepare materials and ensure internal alignment to facilitate effective decision making of the appropriate joint governance bodies.
• Coordinate JSC meetings and ensure documentation of decisions, actions, and discussion.
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) for alliance success and regularly report on the progress to internal and external stakeholders.
• Analyze data to identify areas for improvement and implement strategies to enhance alliance performance.
• Develop and manage routine capsid data packages to be delivered to existing partners. 

Qualifications

• BS in related discipline with 8+ years of industry experiences in relevant fields OR MS with 6+ years OR Ph.D. with 4+ years
• Minimum of two years in alliance management, program management or relationship management in R&D or other relevant functions.
• Scientific experience in biopharma neuroscience Research and Development with working knowledge across multiple phases of development (pre-IND, Phase 1-3)
• Proven track record in supporting early-stage programs/project leadership including project plan generation, timeline management and budget planning
• Ability to translate agreements and educate others on contractual provisions (intellectual property provisions, publication language, long term obligations, etc.)
• Comfortable interacting with senior management in written and verbal communications
• Highest level of confidentiality as information may be sensitive and material for either or both, Voyager and Partners

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with AAV gene therapy drug development, bench to bedside and with biologics drug discovery and development
• In-depth familiarity with target validation and lead identification and optimization using molecular, cellular, and in vivo methodologies
• Established credentials in program management and business acumen. PMP certification or MBA is a plus.

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