Deputy Director

Location: Remote, preferably Bay Area or CaliforniaReports to: Executive Director Status: Full-time (est. 40 hrs/week) Compensation: $90,000–$120,000 (commensurate with experience) Starting date: As soon as possibleElevAAte Biotech is a nonprofit advancing the leadership pipeline for East Asian Americans in U.S. biopharma. We run programming for senior executives, including investors, and operators.We're hiring a Deputy Director to serve as the Executive Director's right hand and organizational backbone. This is a senior role with significant ownership of programs, operations, and the work that keeps an organization moving.What you'll own:Program management across ElevAAte's flagship events and initiativesOperational systems and infrastructure that enable the org to scaleStrategic projects and communications in support of the EDResponsibilitiesOrganizational Strategy & ED SupportServe as a thought partner to the ED on organizational priorities, programming, and growthHelp develop and execute ElevAAte's annual plan and long-term strategyDevelop frameworks to evaluate impact and community growthPrograms & EventsOwn the end-to-end design and quality of ElevAAte's programming — multi-day leadership retreats, regional gatherings, research reportsEnsure events reflect ElevAAte's values and serve the needs of a senior biotech audienceManage volunteers and contractors supporting program deliveryFundraising SupportHelp develop sponsorship proposals and materialsMaintain donor and sponsor tracking in Salesforce and support follow-through on the ED's development pipelineOperations Oversee day-to-day organizational operations and internal systems, including SalesforceEnsure the organization has the structure, tools, and clarity to execute effectivelyQualifications5–10 years of experience in program management, operations, communications or a related fieldTrack record of managing complex projects and senior relationshipsStrong written and verbal communication skills — comfortable with executive-level audiencesExperience in fundraising, partnerships, or business development a strong plus. Salesforce or similar CRM experience helpfulBackground in biopharma, life sciences, or Asian American communities preferredAPPLICATION QUESTIONSPlease send your responses to inquiry@elevaatebiotech.org for your application to be considered1. How does ElevAAte’s mission align with your personal mission / values? How have you lived those values in the past and how does this position reflect your interests?2. You are told ElevAAte is hosting a 20-person leadership dinner in Nantucket in six weeks. Please lay out:The first 5 questions you would ask / actions you could take to progress planning – even before receiving all the answers.A short draft reply email to me with your proposed first steps and approach for moving this forward.3. ElevAAte does not currently partner with other non-profit organizations. What do you see as potential advantages to partnership? How would you decide when we should partner, how and with which organizations?