Director, Corporate Strategy

Stoke Therapeutics; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 229,000 - 246,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Paid parental leave

401(k) match

Unlimited vacation time

Tuition assistance

Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)

Job summary

Stoke Therapeutics, headquartered in Bedford, MA, now moving to a new location in Waltham, MA by end of 2026, is seeking a Director of Corporate Strategy. The role partners with senior leaders to drive enterprise-wide strategic planning, governance processes, and key cross-functional initiatives in a biotech environment.

You will translate strategy into measurable goals, manage Board meetings and leadership reviews, and guide the governance framework and decision-making processes.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in consulting, IB, private equity, or corporate strategy.
• Biotech/pharma industry experience.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to navigate matrixed organizations.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proven stakeholder management across senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Serve as strategic partner to VP, Corporate Strategy and Chief of Staff.
• Lead annual strategic planning and goal-setting.
• Prepare board materials and governance documents.
• Develop and track cross-functional strategic initiatives.
• Design governance framework and operating model improvements.
• Foster collaboration and accountability across functions.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Biotech/pharma knowledge

Financial & analytical

Communication skills

Project management

Multitasking under pressure

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA or Master’s in business

Job description

About Stoke: Stoke Therapeutics (Nasdaq: STOK) is a biotechnology company dedicated to restoring protein expression by harnessing the body’s potential with RNA medicine. Using Stoke’s proprietary TANGO (Targeted Augmentation of Nuclear Gene Output) approach, Stoke develops antisense oligonucleotides (ASOs) to selectively restore naturally-occurring protein levels. Stoke’s first medicine in development, zorevunersen, has demonstrated disease‑modifying potential in patients with Dravet syndrome and is currently being evaluated in a Phase 3 study. The company focuses on central nervous system and eye diseases caused by loss of ~50% of normal protein levels (haploinsufficiency), with proof of concept in other organs, tissues, and systems. Stoke is headquartered in Bedford, Massachusetts.

Position Purpose

The Director, Corporate Strategy partners closely with leaders across the organization to drive enterprise‑wide strategic planning, governance processes, organizational planning, and high‑priority cross‑functional initiatives. This position reports to the VP, Corporate Strategy and Chief of Staff and requires a highly collaborative leader with strong biotech/pharmaceutical experience, exceptional communication and organizational skills, and the ability to navigate complex, matrixed environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as strategic thought partner and operational extension of the VP, Corporate Strategy and Chief of Staff.
• Partner cross‑functionally with leaders and stakeholders to support the company’s annual strategic planning process.
• Lead the annual corporate and departmental goal‑setting process by translating corporate strategy into measurable business goals and monitoring progress against goals throughout the year.
• Manage Board meeting operations, including agenda development, preparation of materials, documentation of key decisions and action items, and coordination of follow‑up activities.
• Prepare executive‑level materials for Board meetings, leadership reviews, and governance forums.
• Support the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of the company’s governance framework, operating model, and decision‑making processes.
• Lead high‑impact, cross‑functional strategic initiatives, applying analytical and data‑driven approaches to evaluate complex business questions, develop recommendations, and drive execution.
• Drive cross‑functional action tracking and follow‑through for executive leadership to ensure alignment and timely execution.
• Build strong relationships across senior leadership and act as a connector between functions.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and patient‑centricity.

Required Skills & Experience

• 10+ years of experience in consulting, investment banking, private equity, or corporate strategy.
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in business preferred.
• Strong experience in strategy consulting or in‑house strategy.
• Strong familiarity with the pharmaceutical/biotech industry and drug development landscape.
• Highly collaborative team player with the ability to build trusted partnerships with various stakeholders across all departments.
• Excellent attention to detail and oral/written communication skills.
• Strong financial, analytical, and problem‑solving skills with a proven ability to apply these skills in complex situations with competing priorities.
• Highly self‑motivated with demonstrated agility to multitask, manage time, handle uncertainty, and work under pressure with limited oversight.

Location(s)

Stoke is located in Bedford, MA, and will move to a new location in Waltham, MA by the end of 2026. This position is start‑in‑Bedford and later based in Waltham.

Travel

Approximately 5% travel.

Compensation & Benefits

At Stoke Therapeutics, we offer a comprehensive, competitive, and thoughtfully designed total rewards program.

Anticipated salary range: $229,000 - $246,000. Final offer will be determined based on role scope, experience, qualifications, education, market benchmarks, internal equity, and geographic location. In addition to base salary, the role includes an annual bonus and equity participation.

Benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance; life, long‑term and short‑term disability insurance; paid parental leave; a 401(k) plan with company match; unlimited vacation time; tuition assistance; and participation in our Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP).

Culture & Values

Stoke values innovation, teamwork, and the ability to advance ground‑breaking science while fostering a collaborative culture. Flexibility in work arrangements is encouraged to balance individual needs with business demands.

Our values guide us to deliver meaningful medicines for people with severe diseases. We embrace diversity and uphold our Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DIB) Committee’s commitment to those principles.

EEO Statement

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status.

Stoke participates in E‑Verify.