Assistant Director, Strategic Alliances

Senior Project Manager

Help Us Bring a Life-Changing Antibody Therapy to Patients!

Located within the Department of Molecular Metabolism at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, the Hotam??l?gil Lab is at the forefront of uncovering the molecular roots of metabolic diseases. Our research delves into how obesity and aging contribute to disease clusters such as diabetes, fatty liver and pulmonary diseases, and atherosclerosiswith the ultimate goal of translating these discoveries into innovative therapies.

We are globally recognized for pioneering work in "immunometabolism"a field that explores the powerful interplay between the metabolic and immune systems in driving chronic disease. Over the past two decades, our team has made groundbreaking discoveries in organelle homeostasis and lipid metabolism, leveraging advanced biochemical, genetic, and physiological approaches to identify novel pathways and potential treatments for some of the world's most pressing health challenges.

But what truly sets our lab apart is our collaborative, supportive, and inclusive culture. We believe science flourishes when people from diverse backgrounds unite behind a shared mission : to ask bold questions and envision solutions that make a positive difference in human health. Join us as we work together to unravel biological mysteries and pave the way for life-changing breakthroughs.

We are on a mission to develop a first-in-class therapeutic antibody that has the promise to target a wide range of devastating metabolic diseases. As we prepare to advance our program to IND submission, we are seeking a proactive and scientifically minded Senior Project Manager to orchestrate our efforts between our internal team, partner biotech companies, CROs, and regulatory agencies.

In this pivotal role, you will lead our pathway from scientific discovery to clinical applicationensuring we are optimizing our time and financial resources, and maintaining regulatory compliance in our research and data management so that we can achieve our goals. This role will require a high degree of accountability with regular interactions with all parties involved, including thinking strategically to discern, develop, and maximize the value of potential partnerships.

Job-Specific Responsibilities :

The Assistant Director will oversee the development, execution, and evaluation of high-impact collaborations. This role benefits from a strong scientific background, exceptional project management skills, and the ability to navigate the academicindustry interface to advance research and innovation.

Acting as a trusted "right hand" to the Principal Investigator (PI), the incumbent will provide strategic, operational, and logistical support to ensure that partnership initiatives run smoothly, deliverables are met, and institutional goals are achieved.

Strategic Alliance Management :

• Serve as the primary point of contact for CRO and industry partners, fostering long-term, mutually beneficial relationships.
• Identify and develop new project opportunities for corporate sponsorship
• Negotiate project scopes, deliverables, and timelines in collaboration with the PI / faculty chair, legal, and technology transfer offices.
• Ensure alignment of partnership activities with institutional research goals, compliance requirements, and sponsor expectations.

Right-Hand Support to PI :

Operational Coordination :

Stakeholder Engagement & Communication :

PLEASE NOTE : The finalist for this position will be required to pass an occupational health screen. This position is primarily on-campus and this position will be based in Boston, MA. Additional details will be discussed during the interview process. It has a term appointment of one year from date of hire with the possibility of extension. Opportunities for travel may arise. Due to the nature of the work, some evening and on-call responsibilities may occur.

Basic Qualifications :

Additional Qualifications :

The following job-related skills and experience is preferred :