Intern, Asset Acquisition

Job Description

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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 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. 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 has built a portfolio of 20+ drug development programs ranging from preclinical to late-stage development in multiple therapeutic areas including genetic dermatology, precision oncology, cardiology, endocrinology, neurology, pulmonology, and renal disease, with two approved drugs.

Our focus on scientific excellence and rapid execution aim to translate today’s discoveries into tomorrow’s medicines. We have U.S. offices in San Francisco, Palo Alto, and Raleigh, with small satellites in other parts of the country. We also have international offices in Montreal, Canada, and Zurich, Switzerland, and are expanding across Europe.

To learn more about our story and company culture, visit us at You Are

GondolaBio’s Asset Acquisition team is seeking an Intern to help us define our new programs. We are looking for ambitious scientists who’d like to contribute at the intersection of science and business. This team member will stay abreast of the latest publications and conferences and communicate key findings to the discovery team and scientific leadership. This is a great opportunity to utilize your scientific background and training, while gaining experience in key aspects of drug development-- from genetic rationale and pre-clinical evidence all the way to the development plan and clinical trial design.

The Asset Acquisition team is responsible for finding, evaluating, and determining which therapeutic ideas GondolaBio will pursue, with an emphasis on the evaluation of the scientific rationale behind therapeutic strategies. The team works closely with GondolaBio’s Investment Committee, which is composed of veteran drug developers and renowned academic scientists. Across the BridgeBio ecosystem, we have spearheaded partnerships with academic and industry groups to create, fund, and operate >30 new drug development programs. Requirements:

Responsibilities

Drive?innovation sourcing efforts by screening?literature and conferences?for meaningful advances in genetic medicine

Communicate?latest findings?to senior audience that synthesizes key new information and implications?

Join outreach efforts to dive deeper into research of interest to the team, including discussions with leading academics, patient advocacy groups, biotechs, and entrepreneurs

Learn about how a biotechnology company evaluates, selects, and launches new drug development efforts to serve patients living with genetic diseases

Have the opportunity to advocate for new programs that that fit our goal of targeting the genetic source of a disease by building a scientific and business case for each potential investment

No matter your role at BridgeBio, 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 speedEducation, Experience & Skills Requirements

A strong aptitude for and interest in science

Minimum educational requirement is a 4-year bachelor’s degree in a related field

Our ideal candidate is a late-stage student or fellows that has completed or is nearing completion of an advanced technical degree in the life sciences and/or medicine, such as an MD, PhD, or MD+PhD.

Demonstrated record of achievement as evidenced by lead-author preprints / publications, grants, patents, scholarships, or awards is a strong plus

Excellent communication skills, including the ability to express ideas concisely and cogently in writing and with powerpoint

Experience in and confidence with working across a wide range of therapeutic areas

Curiosity, a strong work ethic, a team player, and the ability to deal with uncertainty with grace 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 BridgeBio Pharma programs across multiple therapeutic areas over time

Partnerships with leading institutions

Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion