About Soleno Therapeutics Inc

Soleno is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of novel therapeutics for the treatment of rare diseases based in Redwood City, CA.

At Soleno, we are driven by the unique and multi-faceted needs of the PWS community. Like these individuals, resilience is part of who we are – it is in our chromosomes – and our team is made up of exceptional colleagues whose collective efforts are woven together to deliver meaningful outcomes, both professionally and for those living with PWS. 

We value collaboration, integrity, and respect. These characteristics have allowed us to forge strong, authentic bonds with the caregivers, patients, health care professionals (HCPs) and community members we serve. We are proud to work alongside them every step of the way. 

Our employees are our greatest asset, and we're expanding across functions during this pivotal time. We invite you to join us in making an impact—and making history.We all share the most important goal of bringing solutions to the PWS community. 

Summary of Job (brief description)

As Director of Global Alliance Management at Soleno, you will be responsible for managing and optimizing the value of our most critical global strategic partnerships. You will serve as the “Chief Diplomat” and operational lead for collaborations ranging from co-development of clinical assets to global agreements, as well as ensuring that partnered projects and priorities are executed in accordance with Soleno’s corporate objectives. Your goal is to ensure contractual compliance, maintain healthy partner relationships, and mitigate risks across different cultures and regulatory landscapes.

Responsibilities

• Relationship Management: Serve as the primary point of contact for international partners. Forster a culture of transparency, trust, and accountability.
• Governance Leadership: Establish and lead Joint Steering Committees (JSCs), Joint Project Teams (JPTs), and other governance bodies defined by the partnership agreement.
• Contract Interpretation: Act as the internal expert of the “spirit and letter” of the contract, ensuring both parties meet milestones, payment obligations, and reporting requirements.
• Conflict Resolution: Proactively identify “friction points” in the alliance. Negotiate solutions for disputes regarding resource allocation, IP rights, or clinical timelines.
• Strategic Alignment: Continually assess whether the alliance is meeting the company’s long-term portfolio goals and suggest “pivots” or amendments to the agreement when necessary.
• Performance Tracking: Develop and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure the health and financial success of the partnerships.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Partner with internal teams across R&D, Clinical Development, Regulatory, Commercial, Legal, and Finance to ensure alignment on partnership priorities and successful execution of shared objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences (Biology, Chem, etc.) MBA or PhD preferred.
• 5-8 years in Biotech/Pharma, with at least 3 years specifically in Alliance Management or Business Development.
• Deep understanding of the Drug Development Lifecycle (from R&D through Phase III and Commercialization).
• Demonstrated experience managing complex cross-company collaborations and strategic partnerships.
• High “EQ” (Emotional Intelligence), cross-cultural communication expertise and advanced negotiation skills.
• Ability to travel internationally (approximately 20-30%) to partner sites.
• High degree of professionalism and discretion when handling sensitive and confidential partnership information.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and navigating complex global organizations

Salary Range: 

Salary Range: $220,000 - $250,000 (Actual salary at the time of hire may vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant qualifications, skills, and experience, as well as the location where this position may be filled.)