Business Operations

• Lead alliance management across the entire ExploR&D portfolio, serving as the primary interface between Lilly and biotech partners to maintain strategic alignment and foster strong relationships
• Establish and oversee performance monitoring frameworks and tools for KPI tracking to ensure both parties meet contractual obligations and achieve collaboration objectives
• Serve as the primary escalation point for partners, proactively identifying and resolving complex partnership challenges while maintaining partner satisfaction and protecting Lilly's strategic interests
• Coordinate and oversee amendments and contract modifications to existing ExploR&D collaboration agreements, ensuring alignment with business objectives, compliance requirements, and partner expectations throughout the lifecycle
• Lead a team of contract negotiators responsible for agreements across drug discovery and development, facilitating consistent contract strategy, risk assessment, and risk mitigation
• Oversee cross-functional coordination with the business, legal, finance, and other teams to align internal stakeholders and ensure integrated support for collaborations
• Drive continuous improvement in processes, tools, and frameworks to improve contracts and alliance management and enhance operational efficiency, partner satisfaction, and collaboration outcomes

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