Vice President, Head of Alliance Management and Program Management ~ Onsite

Nurix Therapeutics is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of targeted protein degradation medicines, the next frontier in innovative drug design aimed at improving treatment options for patients with cancer and inflammatory diseases. Powered by a fully AI-integrated discovery engine capable of tackling any protein class, and coupled with unparalleled ligase expertise, Nurix’s dedicated team has built a formidable advantage in translating the science of targeted protein degradation into clinical advancements. Nurix aims to establish degrader-based treatments at the forefront of patient care, writing medicine’s next chapter with a new script to outmatch disease. Vice President, Head of Alliance Management and Program Management Nurix Therapeutics is seeking an accomplished and strategic Vice President, Head of Alliance Management and Program Management to lead both our external collaborations with pharmaceutical partners and the internal coordination of our late stage hematology/oncology program. In addition to leading a high-impact alliance, this role will drive internal program management discipline, ensuring organizational awareness of program priorities, clear accountability for key workstreams, aligned roadmaps across functions, and transparent communication of status and risks to senior leadership. The ideal candidate is a dynamic leader who thrives in complexity, bridges science and business, and delivers executional excellence across partnerships and programs. Key Responsibilities Alliance Leadership and Strategy Serve as the primary point of contact between Nurix Therapeutics and its pharmaceutical partners, fostering a transparent, collaborative, and goal-oriented relationship. Ensure strong alignment for strategic objectives, development plans, and commercialization priorities across organizations. Lead from the center — influence and align cross-functional teams, ensuring program success across all phases of execution. Program Management and Execution Working with the asset team and program management drive organization-wide alignment on program priorities, clarifying critical milestones and dependencies. Ensure clear accountability is assigned to functional teams for program deliverables and that project management support enables planning and tracking of those deliverables. Provide ongoing program updates to the asset team, functional leaders, and executive management. Proactively identify risks, escalate issues where needed, and facilitate timely resolution to keep programs on track. Governance and Committee Management Design and manage the operational rhythm of joint governance meetings. Ensure Nurix’s internal alignment prior to each meeting — clearly defining company objectives, decision positions, and desired outcomes. Oversee preparation of agendas, materials, meeting minutes, and action trackers that accurately capture decisions, positions, and next steps for both parties. Execution and Delivery Drive accountability within Nurix for all alliance- and program-related action items, ensuring deliverables are completed on time and to standard. Monitor and track progress against contractual and programmatic milestones, proactively identifying risks and driving timely resolution. Partner closely with senior executives, program leaders, and functional heads (Clinical, Regulatory, CMC, Commercial, Legal, Finance) to ensure cross-functional alignment and execution excellence. Issue Resolution and Communication Act as the escalation point for alliance- or program-related issues; triage and navigate complex challenges toward practical solutions that preserve collaboration and forward momentum. Communicate effectively and diplomatically at all levels — internally and externally. Represent Nurix and the alliance in internal forums as the voice of the program and the partnerships. Qualifications Advanced degree (PhD, MBA, PharmD, or equivalent) preferred;