Advanced technical degree (PhD, MD, or MD+PhD) in life sciences or medicine from a top-tier institution.
1-4 years of postdoctoral or residency training, management consulting, or business development in biotech.
Strong aptitude for science with a passion for staying updated on literature.
Demonstrated scientific achievement through publications, grants, or patents.
Ability to thrive in high-pressure environments and adapt to ambiguity.
Confidence in problem-solving and resource identification without supervision.
Sense of urgency to optimize drug development processes.
Responsibilities
Identify promising preclinical or early clinical stage programs for genetically driven diseases.
Evaluate potential therapeutic programs from genetic rationale to clinical trial design.
Build scientific and business cases for investment opportunities.
Engage with academics, patient advocacy groups, and biotech entrepreneurs.
Lead discussions with management and the Investment Committee.
Establish and execute a focused investment strategy.
Collaborate with internal experts to deeply analyze projects.
Benefits
Patient Days to hear directly from individuals affected by conditions we aim to impact.
Culture focused on patient-first values and radical transparency.
Decentralized model for decision-making to enhance scientific advancement.
Ownership of vision for both program and career path.
Collaborative, fast-paced, data-driven work environment.
Access to learning and development resources for professional growth.
Flexible PTO and rapid career advancement for strong performers.
Partnerships with leading institutions and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities
Identify promising new preclinical or early clinical stage programs to treat genetically driven diseases through deep engagement with the literature, academic and industry experts, and internal development efforts
Deeply evaluate all aspects of a potential therapeutic program-from genetic rationale and pre-clinical evidence all the way to the development plan and clinical trial design
Advocate for those that fit our goal of targeting the genetic source of a disease by building a scientific and business case for each potential investment
Interface with leading academics, patient advocacy groups, biotechs, and entrepreneurs
Lead internal discussions with management and the Investment Committee
Establish a focused investment strategy and follow through to identify new investment opportunities
Coordinate and work with a talented team of internal subject-matter experts-including clinical, commercial, and disease experts-to dive as deeply as needed for each project
Education and Experience & Skills Requirements
You are patient driven - Everything we do impacts the life of a Patient
You hold an advanced technical degree (PhD, MD, or MD+PhD) in the life sciences and/or medicine, from a top-tier academic institution.
You should have previous experience in at least one of the following:
1-4 years of Postdoctoral or Residency training; Postdoctoral fellows and/or medical residents, with demonstrated experience or strong interest in the business of biotechnology
Management Consulting or Venture Capital experience from top tier firm, with significant experience in diligence.
Business development role in a biotech or life science startup.
You have a strong aptitude and detailed curiosity for science (you devour journals for breakfast)
You have a demonstrated record of scientific achievement as evidenced by lead-author preprints / publications, grants, patents, scholarships, or awards
You have demonstrated the ability to thrive in an intense environment - whatever your background, you are pressure tested
You are a master "improviser" - so much of the drug development world is unpredictable, you must be comfortable with a significant degree of ambiguity
You have the confidence to chart your course - you can identify problems, locate the resources, and find data-driven solutions independent of supervision
You have an unrivaled sense of urgency - like our unique drug development processes, you will need to optimize for speed
No matter your role, 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
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
Potential ability to work on multiple BridgeBio 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 $[130-180]K per year. The actual compensation offered will be determined based on a number of job-related factors, including experience, skills, qualifications, and location.
Employees of GondolaBio and all affiliated companies should work through their managers to inquire about and learn more about this role.
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