THE COMPANY: ArcherDX, Inc. - www.ArcherDX.com

ArcherDX is advancing molecular diagnostics with a robust technology platform for genetic mutation detection by next-generation sequencing. By combining patented Anchored Multiplex PCR (AMP™) chemistry in an easy-to-use, lyophilized format and powerful bioinformatics software, the Archer® platform enhance genetic mutation identification. ArcherDX provides oncology-focused research products and is pursuing regulatory approval for multiple companion diagnostic assays. ArcherDX is headquartered in Boulder, Colorado. Learn more at www.archerdx.com and follow @ArcherDXInc on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The successful candidate will help to establish and execute successful CDx partnerships with external pharmaceutical companies within agreed timelines, budgets, and resources. The candidate will manage a team of Alliance Managers supporting multiple CDx devices in development. The candidate will coordinate multi-disciplinary teams, including Finance, Assay Development, Bioinformatics, Clinical Development Operations, PMO, Regulatory, Market Access, Business Development, Legal, & Marketing.

This position will be responsible for establishing processes to efficiently manage numerous prospective, retrospective, and/or bridging studies in support of CDx clinical claims on multiple universal CDx devices in development (ie. one device, with multiple pharma partners). They will be responsible for ensuring partner expectations are properly defined, contracted, and managed. The candidate will be responsible for managing and coordinating all active CDx activities with partners, leveraging dedicated Alliance Management support across the various devices in development. This candidate will work closely with the Pharma CDx Business Development team to align on CDx Strategy focusing on global partnerships in addition to delegating activities to Business Development for their assistance when appropriate.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Job performance will involve a variety of activities including:

• Develop and execute project plans for each device in development. These plans will provide details for each contracted partner, individually and over-arching, to ensure full efficiency is achieved. These plans will be presented to leadership for management review on a quarterly basis.
• Maintain relationships with contracted Pharma customers from project initiation through completion.
• Coordinate with internal ArcherDX functional teams as needed for the various efforts associated with successful project completion, general relationship coordination.
• Maintain and develop the CRM database, provide monthly sales pipelines and forecasts for active projects.
  • Review, understand, and comply with all Regulatory and required policies and procedures (ie. GDPR, IT, etc).

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in alliance management (or project/program management) for CDx device development
• Minimum 1-3 years of experience in people management role
• Skilled communicator with experience in personalized medicine and ability to effectively communicate with both internal and external audiences
• Strong understanding of Pharmaceutical therapeutic development in personalized and targeted medicine
• Self-starter with the ability to create and execute plans and processes
• Ability to build and analyze models to forecast and track results
• Understanding of Regulatory Requirements (GLP, GCP, GMP, CLIA) within a Drug Development process including Phase I, II, III, IV clinical trials associated with personalized medicine requirements.
• Willingness to travel (15-25%)

KEY ATTRIBUTES:

• Drive and determination
• Ability to work in a fast paced and dynamic environment
• Ability to participate with others as a member of the team to ensure that demanding and difficult projects are handled smoothly and cooperatively to enhance the success of the projects and maintain strong relationships within all parts of the company.
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Self-starter
  • Driven to perform
  • Self-directed: needs little explicit direction and no hand holding
  • Able to organize, prioritize, and delegate tasks to efficiently move projects forward.

EDUCATION:

• Advanced degree in biology or Business (MS/PhD or MBA) is preferred

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS FOR POSITION:

• Orientation – Basic training
• Standard Operating Procedures – training on SOPs related to role
• On-Job-Training – As required and with manager/peers/leadership in the Field