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Cosette Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a US-based, fully integrated pharmaceutical company with capabilities in product development, manufacturing, and commercial operations. Cosette has a fast-growing portfolio of branded pharmaceuticals consisting of products in the cardiology, women's health, and migraine markets. Cosette has a long history in quality manufacturing of complex dosage forms including topical creams, ointments, oral liquids/solutions and suppositories, which has led to consistent supply to customers and commercialization success. Cosette has corporate and manufacturing facilities in New Jersey and North Carolina and is supported by more than 300 dedicated employees across all functional areas.

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Position Summary:

The Associate Director, Alliance Management & Project Management, is responsible for optimizing the performance of strategic partnerships and leading cross-functional initiatives that support Cosette's business objectives. This role serves as a primary point of coordination between internal stakeholders and external partners, ensuring alignment, accountability, and successful execution of development, commercialization, supply chain, and business integration activities. This role will also directly support the Project Management Office (PMO) with specific projects as assigned.

The ideal candidate is both a relationship builder and an execution leader, capable of managing complex partnerships while driving critical projects from planning through implementation. This position requires exceptional project management skills, strong business acumen, and the ability to influence without direct authority across a matrixed organization.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary liaison for assigned strategic partnerships and commercial alliances.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with external partners, licensors, manufacturers (CMO’s and CPO’s), vendors, and strategic collaborators.
• Lead and manage global partnerships through governance activities, including steering committees, joint operating teams, and business reviews to maximize growth and value.
• Monitor contractual obligations, milestones, and deliverables to ensure compliance and successful on-time execution.
• Develop, negotiate and manage business contracts, amendments, agreements, term sheets, and statements of work.
• Provide support for all out licensing business initiatives.
• Identify partnership risks, opportunities, and areas for enhanced collaboration.
• Facilitate issue resolution and drive timely decision-making among stakeholders.
• Lead cross-functional projects supporting product launches, lifecycle management initiatives, acquisitions, integrations, and strategic business priorities.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, timelines, budgets, risk assessments, and communication strategies.
• Coordinate activities across Regulatory Affairs, Quality, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Commercial, Medical Affairs, Legal, Finance, and Business Development.
• Establish project governance structures and ensure accountability for key deliverables.
• Monitor project progress and proactively address risks, dependencies, and resource constraints. Implement countermeasures as required to maintain the project timeline and business objectives.
• Drive efficient execution while balancing competing priorities and organizational objectives.
• Present project updates and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Support due diligence, business development assessments, and integration planning activities.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement.
• Mentor project team members and contribute to organizational capability building.
• 10% travel

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Business, Life Sciences, Engineering, Supply Chain, Pharmacy, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, healthcare, or related industry.
• 5+ years of project management, alliance management, program management, or cross-functional leadership experience.
• Demonstrated success managing complex initiatives and projects across multiple stakeholders in a matrixed environment.
• Strong understanding of pharmaceutical product development, commercialization, manufacturing, and supply chain operations.
• Experience supporting licensing agreements, acquisitions, strategic partnerships, or integration activities.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, negotiation, and influencing skills.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Proficiency with project management tools and methodologies.

Salary Range

The expected annual base salary for this New Jersey based position is $151,000 - $191,000. In addition, you may be eligible for a discretionary bonus if you are an active employee on the payment date.

Benefits

Hired applicants will be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, health saving account, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement program, parental leave, wellness program, paid time off, volunteer time, and holidays.

Physical Requirements

This role will follow a hybrid work schedule, requiring three (3) onsite days per week at our Bridgewater, NJ office.