Date posted: May 23, 2026
City: Seoul
Country/Region: KR
Type of Contract: Fixed-Term
Job Requisition ID: 11665
Alliance Manager
[Mission]
- Strategic Value Creation : Drive long-term revenue growth and enhance overall company performance by building and nurturing strategic, high-impact partnerships across all therapeutic and solution areas.
- Alliance Maximization : Maximize the value of the company’s alliances through rigorous contractual execution, proactive risk management, and the continuous optimization of partnership dynamics.
- Sustainable Partnerships : Foster deep and enduring external relations that align with the company’s strategic vision, ensuring mutual success and sustainable competitive advantage.
[Job Information]
- Direct Contract (Replacement of maternity/childcare leave)
- Expected contract duration : 21 months
- This position reports to Head of BD & Licensing.
Job Description
Candidate Profile
[Activities & Key Responsibilities]
1) Core Responsibilities
- Partnership Lifecycle Management : Manage the entire lifecycle of strategic alliances, including partnership launches, ongoing development, and formal conclusions.
- Contract Development & Execution : Contribute to the development of robust contracts with external partners to ensure efficient collaboration and full compliance with all contractual obligations.
- Effective Governance & Stakeholder Coordination : Establish and maintain appropriate governance structures. Lead and steer various alliance committees in close cooperation with internal cross-functional teams and partners.
- Risk & Value Assessment : Regularly evaluate the strategic and financial value of partnerships. Monitor operational performance and relationship quality, providing comprehensive status updates to senior management.
2) Key Duties
- Portfolio Management : Provide end-to-peer management for both Licensed-out and Co-promotion product portfolios.
- Commercial Strategy & Operations : Oversee sales targets, forecasting, and inventory/order planning. Working with partners for marketing strategies, core messaging, and promotional activities.
- Performance Monitoring : Conduct in-depth market analysis and evaluate partnership performance to inform contract renewals, modifications, or strategic shifts.
- Financial Administration : Accurately calculate and manage the settlement of co-promotion fees and incentive payments.
- Meeting Facilitation : Host and lead regular and ad-hoc committee meetings, ensuring clear documentation and proactive follow-up on all action items.
- Strategic Communication : Plan and coordinate internal and external communications associated with each partnership to ensure alignment and brand consistency.
- Business Intelligence : Analyze market data to identify new business opportunities and collect competitive intelligence to support strategic decision-making.
[Experience & Qualifications]
Tier 1) Ideal Candidate : At least 2 years of proven experience in Alliance Management within the pharmaceutical industry.
Tier 2) Strongly Preferred : At least 3 years of experience in Pharmaceutical Marketing (Product Management).
Tier 3) Considered with High Potential : Candidates who do not fall into the above categories but demonstrate all core competencies listed below and show a strong commitment to reaching full operational proficiency within a 3-month onboarding period.
**Proficient in both written and spoken Korean & English is required
[Core Competencies & Skills]
- Strategic Project Management : Exceptional organizational and time-management skills with a proven track record of managing complex projects.
- Data Analysis & Insight Generation : Advanced analytical skills with proficiency in interpreting market data (e.g., HIRA, UBIST) to generate actionable business insights.
- Commercial Acumen : Strong sales forecasting capabilities and a solid understanding of the pharmaceutical market landscape.
- Technical Proficiency : High-level mastery of Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel (advanced modeling) and PowerPoint (professional presentations).
- Communication & Negotiation : Demonstrated excellence in interpersonal communication, with the ability to negotiate and persuade diverse stakeholders effectively.
- Scientific Knowledge : Solid understanding of medical and scientific concepts, including disease areas and product profiles.
- Problem-Solving & Agility : A proactive approach to problem-solving with the ability to navigate challenges in a dynamic environment.
- Teamwork & Mindset : A collaborative "cooperation mindset" with a positive, self-motivated, and passionate attitude toward driving results.
- Language Proficiency : Fluency in both written and spoken English is required for global collaboration.
