Associate​/Sr, Portfolio Development

Gondola Bio is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing breakthrough therapeutics for genetic diseases. Gondola Bio is an independent sister company to Bridge Bio, originally carved out in 2024 after securing $300M in private financing from external investors. Gondola Bio aims to leverage cutting-edge biological research to discover, create, test, and deliver transformative medicines to treat patients who suffer from genetic diseases.

The Portfolio Development team has two main objectives: ensure the progress of Gondola Bio’s affiliates and evaluate novel therapeutic ideas for Gondola Bio to pursue. The team works closely with members of Gondola Bio’s Investment Committee, which is composed of veteran drug developers and renowned academic scientists. As a key member of the team, this position will help set the culture and business development direction of the company.

In particular, the duties of the Associate/Senior Associate will be to (1) deeply review the scientific progress and direction of Gondola Bio affiliates and (2) to research, evaluate, and advocate for both particular investment opportunities as well as broader therapeutic areas for Gondola Bio to develop.

• Deeply evaluate all aspects of a therapeutic program—from genetic rationale and pre-clinical evidence all the way to the development plan and clinical trial design
• Ensure highest level of scientific execution by reviewing progress of Gondola Bio affiliates at critical phases of development
• Advocate for therapeutics 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

No matter your role at Gondola Bio, 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

• A strong aptitude for and interest in science
• Excellent communication skills including the ability to express ideas concisely and cogently in writing and with Power Point
• Advanced technical degree (MD or PhD) required
• Previous experience working at one of the following strongly preferred:
  • Post-docs with some experience or strong interest in the business of biotech
  • Top tier consulting firm in the life sciences
  • Venture capital
  • Business development role in a biotech or life science startup
• Experience in and confidence with working across a wide range of therapeutic areas
• Broad knowledge of biotech and pharmaceutical companies in the precision medicine area
• Curious, has a strong work ethic, and values teamwork
• A self-starter who loves to learn and will bring great energy to work each day
• A passion for helping patients

• 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…