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

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

Location: Palo Alto, CA

Seniority Level: Director

Employment Type: Full‑time

Job Function: Other

Gondola Bio is a clinical‑stage biopharmaceutical company focused on next‑generation therapeutics for genetic diseases. A sister company of Bridge Bio, Gondola Bio secured $300 million in private financing from external investors in August 2024. The company leverages cutting‑edge biological research to create breakthrough medicines for high unmet needs in monogenic rare diseases. Located on the Stanford Life Sciences campus, Gondola Bio fosters a hybrid environment where top scientists, senior leadership, and advisors collaborate across industry and academia.

• Learn quickly the scientific, operational, and external‑facing facets of Gondola programs.
• Set, prioritize, and manage milestones and deliverables for team members in one or more Gondola programs.
• Coordinate team meetings and delegate tasks to technical experts within the projects.
• Interpret, collate, and communicate key data findings succinctly to senior management.
• Identify problems, locate the necessary resources, and find data‑driven solutions independently of supervision.
• Own and shape the business plan, scientific plan, strategy, budget, and more for value‑driving subsidiaries.
• Perform competitive intelligence, NPV modeling, and manage industry relationships.
• Lead and inspire cross‑functional teams toward excellence.

• Advanced degree from a top‑tier academic institution or scientific undergraduate degree with commensurate work experience.
• Strategic planning, operations, and program management experience in a biotech startup or top‑tier pharma.
• Management consulting or banking experience from a top‑tier firm.
• Strong understanding of molecular biology, chemistry, translational medicine, and clinical development.
• Ability to distill complex issues into clear business/financial insights.

• Patient Days to engage directly with individuals impacted by the conditions we target.
• A culture inspired by our core values: put patients first, think independently, be radically transparent, every minute counts, and let the science speak.
• An unyielding commitment to patients – learn more about how we do this here.
• A decentralized model that empowers program teams and reduces bureaucracy.
• Ownership of both program vision and career path.
• A collaborative, fast‑paced, data‑driven environment that encourages high performance.
• Access to learning and development resources for professional growth.
• Competitive compensation and benefits: base salary, performance bonus, equity, health, welfare, and retirement programs.
• Flexible PTO.
• Rapid career advancement for high performers.
• Potential to work across multiple Gondola Bio Pharma programs and therapeutic areas.
• Partnerships with leading institutions.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Compensation

Base pay range: $200,000 – $295,000 per year. Actual compensation will vary based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, and location. A bonus plan and equity will also be offered.