Associate Director/Director, Asset Acquisition

About GondolaBio 

GondolaBio is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing breakthrough therapeutics for genetic diseases. GondolaBio is an independent sister company to BridgeBio, originally carved out in 2024 after securing $300M in private financing from external investors. GondolaBio aims to leverage cutting-edge biological research to discover, create, test, and deliver transformative medicines to treat patients who suffer from genetic diseases.

The Role 

This position helps define the future of GondolaBio. Asset Acquisition leads all sourcing and diligence of therapeutic ideas to sustain innovation and fuel the pipeline, including inbound business development and internal efforts. A candidate who excels in this role will be a strategic thinker who enjoys staying on top of the scientific literature, is close to the scientific community, and is capable of evaluating portfolio opportunities from both the science and business side. This role is the nexus of scientific, clinical, regulatory, and commercial expertise at GondolaBio. You will learn about all stages of drug development while bringing new opportunities into our growing pipeline.

Responsibilities 

• Deeply evaluate the genetics, biology, data, and development plan behind therapeutic approaches that fit GondolaBio’s investment thesis, targeting genetically driven disease at its source 
• Drive business development and due diligence efforts to fuel the pipeline 
• Stay on top of scientific literature, patents, and conference communications and proactively engage academic institutions to help the company remain cutting-edge 
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary groups to generate insights into specific diseases or scientific questions 
• Interpret, collate, and concisely communicate critical findings in investment meetings with management and key stakeholders 

Requirements 

Preferred Education and Experience 

• An advanced technical degree in life sciences (MD or PhD); some post-doctoral experience or additional training preferred 
• ~4 years experience working at one of the following:  
• Top tier consulting firm in the life sciences 
• Biotech or life science startup business development role 
• Venture capital 
• Confidence working across a wide range of therapeutic areas 
• Broad knowledge of biotech and pharmaceutical companies in the precision medicine area 
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written 
• Curiosity and strong work ethic 
• Strong aptitude for and interest in science 
• A passion for helping patients 
• Ability to travel regularly to the San Francisco Bay Area; flexibility to travel as needed, for in-person interactions 

No matter your role at GondolaBio, 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. 
• 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 (health, welfare & retirement programs) 
• Flexible PTO 
• Rapid career advancement for strong performers 
• Potential ability to work on multiple GondolaBio programs across multiple therapeutic areas over time 
• Partnerships with leading institutions 
• Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion 

The base pay range for this position is $[190-250]K per year. The actual compensation offered will be determined based on a number of job-related factors, including experience, skills, qualifications, and geographic location.   
 

GondolaBio ServiceCo is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. 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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