What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director/Sr. Director, Business Development & Operations position at GondolaBio LLC?

Job Description

Description : About GondolaBio

GondolaBio is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing next-generation therapeutics for genetic diseases. Originally launched as BridgeBioX, a subsidiary of BridgeBio, GondolaBio secured $300M in private financing from external investors in 2024 and became an independent company within the BridgeBio ecosystem. The company aims to leverage cutting-edge biological research to create breakthrough medicines addressing high unmet needs across multiple therapeutic areas, including neurology, pulmonology, cardiology, nephrology, and endocrinology. Located on the Stanford Life Sciences campus, GondolaBio fosters a unique hybrid environment where top scientists from around the world collaborate with senior leadership and advisors, blending industry expertise with academic innovation.

About BridgeBio

BridgeBio is a biopharmaceutical company founded to discover, create, test, and deliver transformative medicines to treat patients who suffer from genetic diseases and cancers with clear genetic drivers. We bridge the gap between remarkable advancements in genetic science in academic institutions and the delivery of meaningful medicines to patients. Founded in 2015, the company has built a portfolio of 20 drug development programs ranging from preclinical to late-stage development in multiple therapeutic areas including genetic dermatology, precision oncology, cardiology, endocrinology, neurology, pulmonology, and renal disease, with two approved drugs.

Our focus on scientific excellence and rapid execution aim to translate today’s discoveries into tomorrow’s medicines. We have U.S. offices in San Francisco, Palo Alto, and Raleigh, with small satellites in other parts of the country. We also have international offices in Montreal, Canada, and Zurich, Switzerland, and are expanding across Europe.

To learn more about our story and company culture, visit us at https : / / bridgebio.com

Who You Are

The 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.

Requirements : 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

No matter your role at BridgeBio, successful team members are :

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

PhD or MD 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 BridgeBio Pharma programs across multiple therapeutic areas over time

Partnerships with leading institutions

Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

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