Strategic Alliances Lead
Amneal Pharmaceuticals
August 18, 2026
Remote friendly (Chicago, IL)
United States
Corporate Functions
Strategic Alliances Lead will build and nurture partnerships with thought leaders, patient advocacy groups, and academic institutions for the CNS portfolio (Headache disorders and Parkinson’s Disease).
Essential Functions:
- Thought Leader Engagement: Develop/maintain relationships with KOLs; collaborate on scientific exchange, educational programs, and awareness initiatives; identify/prioritize collaboration opportunities (advisory board follow-up, speaking engagements, congress attendance).
- Patient Advocacy & Community Engagement: Serve as regional liaison to advocacy organizations; partner on educational campaigns, patient access initiatives, and community outreach; represent the company at advocacy events, conferences, and forums.
- Academic Partnerships & Fellowship Programs: Cultivate relationships with academic centers to expand movement disorders/headache programs; tailor educational resources for emerging healthcare professionals; align partnerships with corporate goals.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Support CNS Regional Sales Managers with strategic guidance/tools; partner with Sales Training, Commercial Marketing, and Medical Affairs; work with Compliance to ensure initiatives align with requirements/policies; partner with Commercial Operations to track/measur e program success.
- Product Launch & Portfolio Promotion: Support launch and ongoing promotion of new headache therapy and existing Parkinson’s portfolio; develop/execute plans to improve product awareness and uptake.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree (BA/BS) in Life Sciences, Business, or related field (Required)
- Master’s (MBA) (Preferred)
- 5+ years in pharma/biotech (alliance management, advocacy relations, or field-based sales/leadership)
- Experience in Headache and/or Parkinson’s therapeutic areas
- 5+ years cross-functional collaboration; strong understanding of regulatory/compliance environment
- Strong knowledge of Parkinson’s Disease and/or neurology therapeutic areas (highly desirable)
Compensation/Benefits (as stated): Base salary $170,000–$185,000/year; short-term incentive (bonus/performance award) within first 12 months; comprehensive health/insurance benefits and significant 401(k) matching.
Essential Functions:
- Thought Leader Engagement: Develop/maintain relationships with KOLs; collaborate on scientific exchange, educational programs, and awareness initiatives; identify/prioritize collaboration opportunities (advisory board follow-up, speaking engagements, congress attendance).
- Patient Advocacy & Community Engagement: Serve as regional liaison to advocacy organizations; partner on educational campaigns, patient access initiatives, and community outreach; represent the company at advocacy events, conferences, and forums.
- Academic Partnerships & Fellowship Programs: Cultivate relationships with academic centers to expand movement disorders/headache programs; tailor educational resources for emerging healthcare professionals; align partnerships with corporate goals.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Support CNS Regional Sales Managers with strategic guidance/tools; partner with Sales Training, Commercial Marketing, and Medical Affairs; work with Compliance to ensure initiatives align with requirements/policies; partner with Commercial Operations to track/measur e program success.
- Product Launch & Portfolio Promotion: Support launch and ongoing promotion of new headache therapy and existing Parkinson’s portfolio; develop/execute plans to improve product awareness and uptake.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree (BA/BS) in Life Sciences, Business, or related field (Required)
- Master’s (MBA) (Preferred)
- 5+ years in pharma/biotech (alliance management, advocacy relations, or field-based sales/leadership)
- Experience in Headache and/or Parkinson’s therapeutic areas
- 5+ years cross-functional collaboration; strong understanding of regulatory/compliance environment
- Strong knowledge of Parkinson’s Disease and/or neurology therapeutic areas (highly desirable)
Compensation/Benefits (as stated): Base salary $170,000–$185,000/year; short-term incentive (bonus/performance award) within first 12 months; comprehensive health/insurance benefits and significant 401(k) matching.