Chief of Staff, GondolaBio

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. 

About BridgeBio

BridgeBio is a commercial stage biopharmaceutical company founded to discover, create, test, and deliver transformative medicines to treat patients who suffer from genetic diseases and cancers with clear genetic drivers. Our focus on scientific excellence and rapid execution aims to translate today’s discoveries into tomorrow’s medicines. We bridge the gap between remarkable advancements in genetic science in academic institutions and the delivery of meaningful medicines to patients. Founded in 2015, the company built a portfolio of 30+ drug development programs ranging from preclinical to late-stage development in multiple therapeutic areas including precision oncology, cardiology, endocrinology, neurology, pulmonology, renal disease, and genetic dermatology, with two approved drugs and a third program with a PDUFA date in Q4 2024. We have U.S. offices in San Francisco, Palo Alto, and Raleigh. We also have international offices in Montreal, Canada, and Switzerland. 

Who You Are

The Chief of Staff reports directly to the President, serving as a strategic thought partner and providing critical support in decision-making processes, overseeing strategic business initiatives, enabling seamless communication across the organization, and ensuring smooth operations. As an extension of the President, this position is inherently flexible, taking a central role in projects that are of top strategic priority for GondolaBio. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of leadership, discretion, and impeccable operational skills.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead G&A services, including finance, HR, IT, and legal 
• Support ad hoc corporate opportunity analysis and decisions 
• Collaborate with functional experts as a strategic partner to support the success of GondolaBio programs, such as organize and interpret incoming data, including understanding the external landscape in disease areas relevant to GondolaBio projects 
• Manage meetings with key stakeholders and other senior leaders, including Program Review Meetings 
• Perform other strategic analyses and projects as needed to support the work of GondolaBio 

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

Education, Experience & Skills Requirements

• Passion for delivering life-changing treatment options into the hands of patients 
• Familiarity with the drug discovery & development process 
• Proven scientific acumen, communication skills, and an analytical mindset 
• Demonstrated ability to solve problems using a structured, analytical approach 
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously 
• Comfort working independently and as part of a diverse team 
• Exceptional written communication and presentation skills 
• Comfort with ambiguity and a self-starter attitude 
• Extremely fast learner 
• Exquisitely detail-oriented 
• 3 to 6+ years of relevant operational / strategy experience in biopharma 
• Ph.D., MD, or other graduate degrees in the life sciences strongly preferred 

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 GondolaBio programs across multiple therapeutic areas over time 
• Partnerships with leading institutions
• Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion