BD&Ops Director / Sr. Director
About The Position
Evanesco Therapeutics, a BridgeBio affiliate, is developing a next-generation monoclonal antibody depleter for transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM). Its approach is designed to clear amyloid already deposited in the heart. Following development candidate nomination, the program is preparing for IND submission, with first-in-human studies to follow. The role is part of a small, fast-moving team with startup autonomy inside an established company, offering direct involvement from preclinical data through clinical strategy. The Business Development & Operations leader will own and shape the scientific, operational, and external-facing aspects of value-driving subsidiaries, including their business and scientific plans, strategy, and budgets. The role applies an understanding of molecular biology to interpret and question scientific strategy, while managing competitive intelligence, financial modeling, and academic and industry relationships. The successful candidate will be a detailed, rational problem-solver who thinks independently and inspires excellence across the team.
Requirements
- Ph.D. from a top-tier academic institution, or a scientific undergraduate degree with commensurate work experience.
- Operating or program management experience working with a close-knit team at a biotech startup or top-tier pharmaceutical company.
- Management consulting or banking experience at a leading-tier firm.
- Patient-driven mindset, recognizing that the work impacts patients' lives.
- Detailed curiosity about science and routine engagement with scientific literature.
- Demonstrated ability to thrive in an intense environment.
- Comfort improvising amid ambiguity in drug development.
- Confidence to identify problems, locate resources, and find data-driven solutions independently.
- Strong sense of urgency and ability to optimize for speed.
- Understanding of molecular biology sufficient to interpret and question scientific strategy.
Responsibilities
- Set, prioritize, and manage milestones and deliverables for team members in one or more subsidiary companies.
- Coordinate team meetings and delegate to technical experts in one or more subsidiary companies.
- Interpret, collate, and communicate critical data findings concisely to senior management.
- Identify problems, locate resources, and find data-driven solutions independently.
Benefits
- Market-leading compensation, including base pay and an annual performance bonus.
- Company equity and an Employee Stock Purchase Program.
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Pre-tax commuter benefits for transit and parking.
- Referral bonus for hired candidates.
- Subsidized lunch and parking on in-office days.
- 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for employees and dependents.
- Health Savings Account with annual employer contributions and Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Fertility and family-forming benefits.
- Mental health support, including therapy and coaching resources.
- Hybrid work model with flexibility.
- Flexible, take-what-you-need paid time off and company-paid holidays.
- Paid medical and parental leave.
- Skill development and internal mobility opportunities.
- Career pathing through regular feedback, continuous education, and professional development programs.
- LinkedIn Learning, LifeLabs, and BetterUp Coaching.
- Financial rewards, peer-to-peer recognition, and growth opportunities for strong performance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
