Associate, Asset Acquisition

GondolaBio

Associate in Asset Acquisition team at GondolaBio, evaluating therapeutic programs targeting genetic diseases. Collaborate with experts to establish investment strategies and drive biotech innovations.

Posted 6/25/2026full-timePalo Alto • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $130,000 - $170,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Identify promising new preclinical or early clinical stage programs to treat genetically driven diseases through deep engagement with the literature, academic and industry experts, and internal development efforts
Deeply evaluate all aspects of a potential therapeutic program—from genetic rationale and pre-clinical evidence all the way to the development plan and clinical trial design
Advocate for those 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

Requirements

What you’ll need

You are patient driven - Everything we do impacts the life of a Patient
You have a strong aptitude and detailed curiosity for science (you devour journals for breakfast)
You hold an advanced technical degree (PhD, MD, or MD+PhD) in the life sciences and/or medicine, from a top-tier academic institution. Postdoctoral or residency training is a strong plus.
You have a demonstrated record of scientific achievement as evidenced by lead-author preprints / publications, grants, patents, scholarships, or awards
You have previous experience at one of the following: Management Consulting or Venture Capital experience from top tier firm, with significant experience in diligence. Business development role in a biotech or life science startup. Postdoctoral fellows and/or medical residents, with demonstrated experience or strong interest in the business of biotechnology
You have demonstrated the ability to thrive in an intense environment - whatever your background, you are pressure tested
You are a master “improviser” - so much of the drug development world is unpredictable, you must be comfortable with a significant degree of ambiguity
You have the confidence to chart your course - you can identify problems, locate the resources, and find data-driven solutions independent of supervision
You have an unrivaled sense of urgency - like our unique drug development processes, you will need to optimize for speed
No matter your role, 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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Patient Days, where we 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 BridgeBio Pharma programs across multiple therapeutic areas over time
Partnerships with leading institutions
Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

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Hard Skills & Tools

advanced technical degreePhDMDMD+PhDscientific achievementpreprintspublicationsgrantspatentsbiotechnology

Soft Skills

patient drivendetailed curiosityability to thrive in intense environmentmaster improviserconfidence to chart coursesense of urgencyteam playerentrepreneurial mindsetproblem solverhigh-quality executor