Accelerating impact through partnerships

At Inceptive, you will drive development forward that could help billions of people. To accomplish this, you will be part of a collaborative, antedisciplinary  team building our biological software.

We are looking for an exceptional and motivated individual to join our business development team.

You will be joining a dynamic and agile team, set to execute on our mission and capitalize on scientific, business, and strategic opportunities. We are seeking an Alliance Manager to lead and grow our strategic partnerships in oligonucleotide therapeutics, with a primary focus on small interfering RNA (siRNA) drug discovery. As a key member of our Business Development team, you will serve as the primary interface between our company and our external partners — spanning pharmaceutical companies, academic institutions, and technology providers — ensuring alliances are structured for scientific success and commercial value.

This role sits at the intersection of cutting-edge AI-driven biology and next-generation RNA therapeutics. You will leverage our proprietary AI platform to identify, establish, and manage high-impact collaborations that accelerate the development of siRNA-based medicines.

Your mission, should you choose to accept it

Embody our vision of an antedisciplinary environment and embrace learning about areas outside of your traditional area of expertise

Serve as the primary point of contact for existing siRNA and oligonucleotide partnerships, managing day-to-day alliance operations and escalation pathways

Establish and lead Joint Steering Committees (JSCs), Joint Research Committees (JRCs), and other governance bodies, preparing agendas, minutes, and action tracking

Monitor contractual milestones, deliverables, and timelines; proactively identify and resolve issues that could jeopardize partnership success

Coordinate cross-functional internal teams (Biology, Chemistry, AI/ML, Regulatory, Legal, Finance) to fulfill partner obligations and advance shared programs

Drive successful execution of partnered programs against scientific and operational milestones and enable expansion opportunities across strategic partnerships

Prepare documents and presentations to senior management to help drive decision-making through the deal process

Travel to industry events, scientific or business oriented

Scientific & Strategic Engagement

Develop a deep understanding of partner pipelines, strategic priorities, and siRNA platform capabilities to align collaboration goals

Translate AI platform outputs and siRNA design insights into compelling partnership narratives for both scientific and business audiences

Collaborate with internal discovery teams to ensure partner-facing scientific deliverables meet alliance commitments

Stay current on competitive landscape in RNAi therapeutics, GalNAc-siRNA conjugates, lipid nanoparticle (LNP) delivery, and AI-driven target discovery

Qualifications

Ph.D. or M.S. in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, or a related life sciences field; MBA a plus

5+ years of experience in alliance management, business development, or strategic partnerships within the biopharmaceutical or biotech industry

Working knowledge of oligonucleotide therapeutics — particularly siRNA biology, mechanism of action, and drug development challenges

Demonstrated experience managing complex, multi-party research or licensing collaborations from initiation through program delivery

Exceptional interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills; ability to influence without direct authority across internal and external stakeholders

Strong project management skills with proficiency in tools such as Linear, Notion, or equivalent platforms

Familiarity with AI/ML applications in drug discovery, including sequence-based target identification or predictive ADME/toxicity modeling

Prior experience negotiating term sheets, CDAs, MTAs, or master research collaboration agreements

Existing net …