The President and Chief Executive Officer provides leadership for all aspects of the organization’s operations with an emphasis on the long-term goals of the organization and the profession, positive financial health, growth and re-investment--consistent with management of a 501(c)(6) organization. Serves as an advocate for the profession of alliance management.
Association Background:
Founded in 1998, the Association of Strategic Alliance Professionals (ASAP) is a professional association dedicated to elevating and promoting the profession and discipline of alliance management.
ASAP is the only organization dedicated to providing knowledge and resources, education and professional development, a certification program in alliance management and a community for networking to alliance professionals at every stage of business collaboration—from partnership formation to alliance management after a deal is signed all the way through to the dissolution of a relationship.
ASAP has a global presence with approximately 2400 members, more than 80 corporate members and about 400 individual members.
ASAP is a not-for-profit corporation, organized under the laws of Massachusetts, and exempt from taxes under Sec. 501(c)(6) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Currently ASAP operates with a staff of 7.5 FTEs including the President and Chief Executive Officer at its headquarters in MA near Boston, with a total annual budget of ~$1.4M. Revenues are derived from memberships and various programs including three annual conferences. Additional information can be found at www.strategic-alliances.org.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Serves as the association’s representative to the board of directors, employees, members, sponsors, outside partners and ASAP event participants.
Uses a modern growth mindset to oversee the organization’s financial structure, ensuring adequate and sound funding for the mission and goals of the company, consistent with management of a non-profit; Focus on membership growth and retention.
P&L Management; Reviews the financial results of all operations, comparing them with the association’s objectives and taking appropriate measures to correct unsatisfactory performance and results.
Manages business development, marketing and PR efforts to raise the profile of ASAP and alliance management in corporate, non-profit and government sectors, worldwide.
Works with the board of directors and team members to establish short-term objectives and long-range goals, and related plans and policies.
Prospectively determines ASAP’s own partnering strategy, to support the organization’s growth.
Presents regular reports on ASAP’s operations to the board of directors and to organization staff.
Ensures the organization’s compliance with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and standards, consistent with that of a 501(c)(6) organization.
Represents ASAP at conferences as appropriate.
Performs other related duties to benefit the mission of the organization.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Oversees the ongoing operations of all aspects of the organization.
Manages and directs ASAP toward its primary goals and objectives.
Leads a team to consider major decisions including the organization’s own partnering and growth plans.
Promotes communication and cooperation among the team to create a spirit of unity in the organization.
Mentors team members in their professional development.
Manage the hybrid working environment; provide flexibility while bringing team together every 2-3 months.
Makes employment decisions.
Required Skills/Abilities:
Proven passion for ASAP’s mission.
Understanding of how to drive growth of a membership organization.
Knowledge of ASAP’s key sectors--biopharma and tech—and the practice of alliance management in these industries.
High-level strategic thinking.
Excellent managerial and financial skills and the ability to take leadership over any business operations (finance, communications / marketing, membership, etc.) area; P&L management.
Superlative communication skills, particularly the ability to communicate as a leader.
Leadership in a hybrid working model (virtual and in person) requiring periodic physical presence with the ASAP team and residence or relocation within the continental US.
Global team work experience preferred.
Thorough understanding of management and financial practices in all areas and phases of business operations.
Willingness to travel as needed.
Education and Experience:
Extensive professional experience in leadership roles.
Experience working with Boards and volunteers.
ASAP CA-AM or CSAP certification preferred, though not required.
Education may vary; an advanced degree in business administration is preferred, but not required.
Physical Requirements:
May require prolonged periods sitting and working on a computer.
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
Must be able to navigate the organization’s physical premises.
About Association of Strategic Alliance Professionals
Founded in 1998, the Association of Strategic Alliance Professionals (ASAP) is a professional association dedicated to elevating and promoting the profession and discipline of alliance management.
ASAP is the only organization dedicated to providing knowledge and resources, education and professional development, a certification program in alliance management and a community for networking to alliance professionals at every stage of business collaboration—from partnership formation to alliance management after a deal is signed all the way through to the dissolution of a relationship.
ASAP has a global presence with approximately 2400 members, more than 80 corporate members and about 400 individual members.
ASAP is a not-for-profit corporation, organized under the laws of Massachusetts, and exempt from taxes under Sec. 501(c)(6) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Currently ASAP operates with a staff of 7.5 FTEs including the President and Chief Executive Officer at its headquarters in MA near Boston, with a total annual budget of ~$1.4M. Revenues are derived from memberships and various programs including three annual conferences. Additional information can be found at www.strategic-alliances.org.
