Program & Alliance Manager (EMEA Mid-sized Markets)

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Company

At BioCryst, we are passionate about advancing novel therapeutics for patients with rare and serious diseases. We focus on therapeutic areas with either no available treatments or large unmet patient needs. BioCryst’s US headquarters are located in Durham, North Carolina, our European headquarters in Dublin, Ireland and our Discovery Center of Excellence in Birmingham, Alabama. In markets without direct BioCryst presence, we work with Partner companies to expand access for

patients in need. In the EMEA region we currently have partnerships for 24 countries and aim to further expand our geographic footprint. We are proud of our culture of engagement and accountability that rewards people for innovative thinking and achievement of key objectives. For more information, please visit the Company’s website at www.biocryst.com.

Job Summary

The Program & Alliance Manager, EMEA Mid-sized Markets will support managing BioCryst´s Commercial partner network in the EMEA region. In close collaboration and under the supervision of the Director Alliances & Partnerships, this individual will be responsible for coordinating ongoing and new cross-functional projects to support the successful commercialization of berotralstat in defined markets. He/she will work closely with internal core functions as well as the respective functions at BioCryst´s Commercial Partners in relevant markets. He/she will possess strong project management & interpersonal skills, the drive to work collaboratively as well as a high motivation to take ownership, co-create and support others beyond the given job description. This is an ideal role for a candidate with sound business experience in biotech and the desire to further develop skills

& expertise that qualify for more senior commercial positions in the mid-term.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Coordinate the commercialization & launch execution strategies for berotralstat in EMEA Mid-sized Markets where BioCryst operates through Commercial partners (currently 24 countries in CEE and MENA regions)
• Create, maintain and monitor integrated cross-functional project and launch tracking plans per Partner / geography to achieve objectives for profitable growth of BioCryst’s product portfolio in EMEA Mid-sized Markets
• Participate actively in & facilitate cross-functional internal meetings as well as Partner meetings (e.g. Monthly Operational Calls, Quarterly Business Reviews, Annual Business Reviews, project meetings, etc) by preparing, co-leading and following up (agenda, time-keeping, meeting minutes) of such meetings
• Track activities, actively follow up on progress vs plan with subject matter experts and communicate project interdependencies
• Identify and manage issues / risks by elaborating mitigation plans and by providing potential solutions
• Establish, maintain and optimize working relationships with internal and external stakeholders through precise communication and project support
• Closely collaborate with Commercial, Medical, Market Access, Finance, Regulatory, Quality, Supply Chain, Legal and Compliance and other functions to ensure optimal cross-functional input and support key initiatives
• Other duties as assigned
• Potentially lead overall Alliance of selected partner as stretch assignment for future development into a senior Commercial Mgmt role
  
  

Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nature sciences, economics, engineering or equivalent experience is required. Master degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education and work experience
• Project Management Certification (Prince2, PMP) highly beneficial
• 5+ years of professional healthcare experience in Project Management, Commercial and/or Operations, ideally in an above-country/regional setting; Rare Disease knowledge beneficial
• Proven track record of operating effectively in multicultural and cross-functional settings
• Strong planning and analytical skills with proven ability to keep overview and control under pressure
• Working experience in matrix organizations and in influencing functional contributors
• Prior professional experience in international partner management preferred; experience with EMEA Mid-sized Markets (CEE, GCC) beneficial
• Can-Do attitude and willingness / motivation to support others beyond own job description
• Excellent skills in MSOffice applications and Project Management tools (e.g. Smartsheet)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, additional language skills relevant for the given geography (CEE, GCC) beneficial
• Excellent presentation and negotiation skills, ability to maintain high ethical standards, possess ability to make decisions, and enjoy working in a team-oriented culture
  
  

LOCATION:

• Remote / home-office based within DACH region (Austria, Germany, Switzerland) with the willingness / ability to travel internationally up to 20%
  
  

The statements in this position description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned tothis classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel soclassified. The manager may assign additional responsibilities and assignments from time to time.

BioCryst is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to age, race, religion,sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, Veterans status, disability and/or other protected class characteristics. Additionally,BioCryst is committed to achieving its business objectives in compliance with all federal, state and local law.