Associate/Sr. Associate, Asset Acquisition

GondolaBio, LLC; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible PTO

Competitive compensation & benefits

Equity

Job summary

GondolaBio, LLC in Palo Alto, CA seeks an Associate/Sr. Associate for Asset Acquisition to shape new program directions at the intersection of science and business.

You will identify and evaluate potential therapeutic programs, develop robust scientific and business cases, and collaborate with top academics and internal teams to drive investment decisions and program strategy.

Qualifications

• Advanced technical degree in life sciences/medicine (PhD/MD/MD+PhD).
• Experience in biotech business contexts or diligence is valued.
• Ability to build a rigorous scientific and business case for programs.

Responsibilities

• Identify promising preclinical or early clinical programs for genetically driven diseases.
• Evaluate genetic rationale, preclinical evidence, development plan and trial design.

Skills

Scientific curiosity

Strategic mindset

Communication with academics

Ambiguity tolerance

Education

PhD in life sciences

MD or MD+PhD

Job description

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Associate/Sr. Associate, Asset Acquisition
Palo Alto, CA

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.

Who You Are

GondolaBio’s Asset Acquisition team is seeking an Associate/Sr. Associate to help us define our new programs. We are looking for ambitious scientists who’d like to contribute at the intersection of science and business. Our team is responsible for finding, evaluating, and determining which therapeutic ideas GondolaBio will pursue, with an emphasis on evaluation of the scientific rationale behind therapeutic strategies. The team works closely with GondolaBio’s Investment Committee, which is composed of veteran drug developers and renowned academic scientists. Across the BridgeBio ecosystem, we have spearheaded partnerships with academic and industry groups to create, fund, and operate >30 new drug development programs. As a key member of the team, this position will help set the culture and business development of the company and will be the face of the organization.

Requirements

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
• 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

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.

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.