Job Summary

Working in the Corporate Alliances group within the Office of Technology Development (OTD), the successful candidate will provide assistance with managing multi-program sponsored research alliances in the medical/biological sciences area that have been or will be created between Harvard OTD and pharmaceutical/biotech industry partners. The goal of Harvard’s Corporate Alliances team is to maximize the value of research alliances with industry by establishing collaborative research plans for the development of innovative biomedical/pharmaceutical technologies based on common research interests and ensuring that relationships between Harvard faculty and industry partners remain aligned, collaborative and productive.

Position Description

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Work with the Corporate Alliances team, the Directors of Business Development (DBD) and other OTD colleagues to support collaborative relationships between Harvard faculty and our industry partners through alliance- and project-level management.
• Become the internal expert on the industry partner’s expertise and scientific/therapeutic areas of interest for assigned portfolio. Work with Harvard OTD and Harvard faculty to identify new research projects for the development of biomedical/pharmaceutical technologies in a curated fashion or through formats including formal research proposal requests.
• Ensure the programs have visibility within the Harvard research community and that Projects remain a high priority of Principal Investigators and research teams. Establish approachable, trusting, responsive and collaborative relationships with Harvard Faculty and industry partners’ executive leadership and head scientists, to maximize the service provided by the Corporate Alliances Team. Identify and follow up on key action items necessary to push forward the scientific progress to lead to completion of key experiments and project milestones.
• Coordinate, attend, and lead productive meetings to support research collaborations. Monitor, track and communicate research progress and milestones in progress reports and meeting minutes. Identify and manage any conflicts that arise and may impact project progress in a timely manner.
• Ensure all contractual obligations outlined in the industry-sponsored research agreement are met at the project and alliance levels, working internally with other OTD teams and Harvard Departments, and externally with alliance management counterparts. Identify intellectual property arising from the projects, ensure timely review of publications, and assist in the coordination of filing patent applications.
• Handle all administrative aspects of the Program (preparation of Project Plans, facilitation of material exchanges, scheduling of meetings, preparation of minutes for JSC meetings and project team meetings, facilitate contract amendments, facilitate third-party agreements, coordinate negotiation of license agreements, etc.).

NOTE:  This is a 3-year term appointment, with strong possibility of renewal.
 

Basic Qualifications

Candidates MUST meet the following basic qualifications in order to be considered for this role:
Master’s degree in biological sciences or related discipline. A minimum of five years of relevant experience in positions involved with project management, alliance management, and/or business development in an industrial or academic setting. Advanced degree may count toward years of experience.
 

Additional Qualifications and Skills

Must possess a results-oriented approach. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and attention to detail are required. Willingness to perform tasks at all levels from administrative to scientific and strategic. Ability to prioritize work in a complex matrix environment. Strong preference will be given to candidates with project and/or alliance management experience. Preference is given to candidates with advanced degrees, including MBA or Ph.D. in biological sciences or related discipline.
 

Application

To apply to this position, please visit https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/Home/Home?partnerid=25240&siteid=5341#jobDetails=1991848_5341.   Alternatively, please visit the Harvard University Jobs webpage and search for job ID 62377BR.