Director/Sr. Director, Business Development & Operations Palo Alto, California, United States - BridgeBio Pharma : Job Details

GondolaBio is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing next-generation therapeutics for genetic diseases. Originally launched as BridgeBioX, 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.

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.

• 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

• 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

• Patient Days, where we hear directly from individuals living with the conditions we are seeking to impact throughout the year
• A culture inspired by our values: put patients first, think independently, be radically transparent, every minute counts, and let the science speak
• A de-centralized model that enables our program teams to focus on advancing science and helping patients
• 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
• Flexible PTO
• Rapid career advancement for strong performers
• Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion