Deputy Director, Programs & Strategy - Remote

The Bronx; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health stipend

Flexible paid time off

Remote work

Job summary

Scion Executive Search is seeking a Deputy Director for a mission-driven nonprofit focused on increasing East Asian American representation in biotech and life sciences leadership. This full-time remote role prefers candidates in San Francisco, NYC, or Boston, and offers growth toward organizational leadership.

The Deputy Director will partner with the Executive Director on strategy, program calendar development, and internal operations, while leading programs, events, and fundraising efforts

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of professional experience in program management, nonprofit operations, events, communications, PR, or a related field.
• Proven ability to juggle multiple complex projects at once and build trust with senior-level stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communicator with the polish and confidence to engage C-suite and board-level audiences.
• Hands-on event planning experience, particularly with intimate, high-touch gatherings rather than large-scale conferences.
• Exceptionally organized and execution-oriented, with a track record of seeing projects through from start to finish.
• A genuine self-starter who brings energy and initiative rather than waiting to be directed.
• Strong emotional intelligence and a natural ability to create spaces where people feel at ease and connected.
• Deep alignment with the mission of increasing diversity in executive leadership, and familiarity with or connection to East Asian American communities.
• A background in fundraising, business development, or partnership-building is a meaningful plus.
• Experience with Salesforce or a comparable CRM is helpful.
• Familiarity with the biopharma or life sciences sector is preferred but not required.
• Candidates from journalism, public radio, tactical marketing, or other fast-moving, externally-facing fields are strongly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Partner closely with the Executive Director to identify priorities, pressure-test ideas, and translate organizational vision into actionable plans.
• Contribute to the development of the annual program calendar and longer-term strategic initiatives.
• Provide reliable coverage of internal operations so the Executive Director can focus on external relationship-building and fundraising.
• Take full ownership of the planning and execution of a diverse programming portfolio, including multi-day leadership retreats, intimate regional community dinners, and virtual convenings.
• Maintain consistently high event quality that reflects the expectations of a senior professional audience.
• Coordinate with external vendors, contractors, and event volunteers to ensure seamless delivery.
• Build and refine systems for measuring program outcomes and the growth of the membership community.
• Cultivate genuine relationships with members across the organization’s biotech and life sciences network, including founders, investors, board directors, and senior executives.
• Gradually take on a more visible external presence as a representative of the organization and its mission.
• Look for creative ways to keep members connected and engaged between in-person events.
• Collaborate with the Executive Director to develop compelling sponsorship materials and donor communications.
• Keep Salesforce records current and ensure timely follow-up on the development pipeline.
• Manage the day-to-day functioning of a lean organization, including internal systems, tools, and workflows.
• Identify gaps and implement improvements that allow the organization to operate more efficiently as it grows.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Event planning

Communications

Fundraising

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Scion Executive Search is seeking a Deputy Director for a mission-driven nonprofit focused on increasing East Asian American representation in biotech and life sciences leadership. This full-time remote role prefers candidates in San Francisco, NYC, or Boston, and offers growth toward organizational leadership.

The Deputy Director will partner with the Executive Director on strategy, program calendar development, and internal operations, while leading programs, events, and fundraising efforts