Senior Manager/Manager, CRO and KOL Alliances (Contract to Hire)
Core
Lead the identification, qualification, and ongoing management of external R&D partners (CROs and KOLs) to support scientific strategic programs in cell rejuvenation and disease reversal.
Role type
Senior Manager, CRO & KOL Alliances
Builds
An agile, elite network of external partners and scientific advisors
Domain
Biotechnology / Cell Rejuvenation / Preclinical Development
Deliverable
Production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
CRO scouting and selection, KOL identification and management, External Advisory Board (EAB) leadership, study design translation, SOW development, vendor governance, rate negotiation, regulatory compliance (GCP/GLP/IACUC), in vivo pharmacology knowledge, drug discovery lifecycle expertise
Preferred skills
Advanced degree in life sciences (MS/PhD/DVM), experience with gene therapy modalities (AAV, LNP), experience with large-animal models
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Manage the full CRO engagement lifecycle from scoping to contract award and data review; Lead onboarding and governance of KOL networks; Partner with scientific leads to translate goals into executable study plans and SOWs; Serve as primary operational contact for CROs coordinating timelines and milestones; Assist in drafting and negotiating MSAs, SOWs, and MTAs; Identify and qualify top-tier KOLs and lead External Advisory Boards; Synthesize advisory insights into actionable R&D takeaways
Seniority
Senior Manager, hands-on IC