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Associate Director / Director / Senior Director, Business Development & Operations


Frazier Life Sciences Portfolio Company

Seattle, WA | Palo Alto, CA

Posted August 27

Job Description


Frazier Life Sciences is seeking a highly motivated, scientifically curious, and entrepreneurial individual to join a rapidly growing biotech startup in our portfolio. This role is uniquely positioned for someone excited to gain broad exposure across scientific strategy, business development, operations, and early-stage company creation. The successful candidate will thrive in ambiguity, demonstrate high activation energy, and be ready to roll up their sleeves to tackle diverse challenges on a daily basis.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Drive articulation and refinement of company strategy and scientific plans.
  • Develop and manage comprehensive cross-functional project plans and milestones through key value-inflection points.
  • Coordinate, manage, and actively engage with external vendors and partners including CROs/CDMOs to ensure effective execution of outsourced activities.
  • Facilitate cross-functional team meetings, including setting agendas, tracking action items, and ensuring accountability.
  • Perform detailed scientific diligence on therapeutic areas, technologies, and potential business development opportunities.
  • Conduct competitive intelligence and market analysis to inform strategic decisions and company positioning.
  • Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial management activities.
  • Assist in preparation and review of presentations and communications for internal leadership and external investors/stakeholders.
  • Contribute to the building and optimization of operational processes and systems as the organization scales.

Ideal Candidate:

  • Entrepreneurial mindset with high curiosity, activation energy, and enthusiasm for solving ambiguous problems.
  • Highly organized, able to juggle multiple priorities seamlessly, and willing to proactively address gaps across the company.
  • Strong scientific acumen with a demonstrated ability to rapidly assess and distill complex scientific and business information.
  • Excellent communication skills, capable of effectively engaging diverse stakeholders including scientists, clinicians, investors, and executives.
  • Team-oriented, collaborative, and humble; thrives in an early-stage, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications:

  • Ph.D in life sciences, M.D., or related scientific discipline strongly preferred; advanced scientific training required.
  • Minimum 2-5 years of professional experience in management consulting, investment banking, venture capital, or strategic roles within biotech/pharma.
  • Proven experience leading cross-functional initiatives, ideally in a fast-paced or entrepreneurial environment.
  • Demonstrated analytical skills, comfort with quantitative and qualitative analysis, competitive intelligence, and financial modeling.
  • Track record of successfully managing external partners, consultants, or vendors.
  • Prior exposure to early-stage biotech company formation, business development, or operations is highly desirable.

Location & Travel:

  • West coast location preferred (Frazier offices in Seattle or Palo Alto), though remote candidates will be considered.
  • Ability and willingness to travel approximately 10-15% of the time as needed.

What We Offer:

  • Opportunity to play a foundational role in a cutting-edge biotech startup.
  • Direct exposure to the full scope of biotech operations, from early scientific diligence through clinical development and business strategy.
  • Career development opportunities across the broader Frazier Life Sciences portfolio companies, with potential pathways to increased leadership responsibilities.


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