Associate Director/Director/Sr. Director, Business Development & Operations

Associate Director/Director/Sr. Director, Business Development & Operations
Full-time

Sunnyvale

Who You Are
The Associate Director/Director/Sr. Director, BD & Ops role will be a critically important player who owns & shapes scientific, operational, and external-facing facets of value-driving subsidiaries. This includes developing and owning the business plan, scientific plan, strategy, budget, and more. Success in this role requires a keen understanding of molecular biology, chemistry, translational medicine, clinical development, and a willingness to interpret & question scientific strategy. You will help boil down complex issues into bite-size, easy-to-understand information regarding the programs you cover from a scientific and business/financial perspective. The role will include responsibilities for competitive intelligence, NPV modeling, leading teams, and managing industry relationships. You will be relied upon to be a detailed and rational problem-solver who thinks independently, improvises, and inspires excellence.

Responsibilities

Learn quickly the scientific, operational, and external facing facets of Gondola programs

Set, prioritize, and manage milestones & deliverables for team members in one or more of the Gondola programs

Coordinate team meetings and delegate to technical experts in one or more of the Gondola Programs

Interpret, collate, and communicate key data findings in a succinct manner to senior management

Identify problems, locate the resources, and find data-driven solutions independent of supervision

How We Choose Successful Team Members

Patient Champions, who put patients first and uphold strict ethical standards

Entrepreneurial Operators, who drive toward practical solutions and have an ownership mindset

Truth Seekers, who are detailed, rational, and humble problem solvers

Individuals Who Inspire Excellence in themselves and those around them

High-quality executors, who execute against goals and milestones with quality, precision, and speed

Education, Experience & Skills Requirements

Advanced degree from top-tier academic institutions or scientific undergrad with commensurate work experience

Strategic planning, operating, and program management experience working with a close-knit team at a biotech startup or top-tier pharma

Management Consulting or Banking experience from top tier firm

What We Offer

Patient Days, where we are fortunate to hear directly from individuals living with the conditions we are seeking to impact throughout the year and learn how we can improve our efforts

A culture inspired by our values: put patients first, think independently, be radically transparent, every minute counts, and let the science speak

An unyielding commitment to always putting patients first. Learn more about how we do this here

A de-centralized model that enables our program teams to focus on advancing science and helping patients. Our affiliate structure is designed to eliminate bureaucracy and put decision-making power in the hands of those closest to the science

A place where you own the vision – both for your program and your own career path

A collaborative, fast-paced, data-driven environment where we inspire ourselves and each other to always perform at the top of our game

Access to learning and development resources to help you get in the best professional shape of your life

Robust and market-competitive compensation & benefits package (Base, Performance Bonus, Equity, health, welfare & retirement programs)

Flexible PTO

Rapid career advancement for strong performers

Potential ability to work on multiple GondolaBio Pharma programs across multiple therapeutic areas over time

Partnerships with leading institutions

Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

The base pay range for this position is $200,000 to $295,000 per year. The actual compensation offered will be determined based on a number of job-related factors, including experience, skills, qualifications, and location. A bonus plan and equity will also be offered.

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