Director of 82VS Biotech Startup Academy
Dallas, TX
Full Time
82VS
Mid Level
The Company
82VS is the affiliated venture studio of Alloy Therapeutics. We are headquartered in Waltham, MA with affiliated labs in Cambridge, UK; Basel, CH; and Athens, GA and 82VS portfolio companies in Boston, San Francisco, San Diego, Dallas and Oklahoma City. We are now launching a second headquarters for our 82VS Ventures Studios in Dallas, Texas. Successful members thrive in our shared culture of accountability, deliberate trust, and open communication. As a team we aspire to work together to exceed expectations and collectively contribute across the global organization to always maintain our nimble, startup culture. This is an on-site and full-time position in Dallas, Texas. At 82VS, we have an ethos of “Mentorship-By-Apprenticeship” in all of our positions, where working close together on projects directly drives personal and professional growth. We believe the in-person nature of this position is an integral aspect to successful engagement with our immediate team and ecosystem stakeholders.
The Biotech Startup Academy and related programs
82VS is excited to launch the Biotech Startup Academy (BSA) in Dallas, Texas, with the inaugural class recruiting in February 2025. This is a first of its kind program, designed to bring together and train cohorts of biotech startup executives anchored in the Dallas ecosystem. The BSA is a hybrid, program, which emerged from the training and mentorship provided to our venture partners and venture associates in the Boston region. The BSA is a seven-week course, which combines 2-3 day immersive, in person, sessions with on-line engagement in between. The class cycle begins with recruiting candidates and interacting with corporate sponsors followed by coordinating and executing the BSA sessions and consistent follow up with the alumni. The BSA also has an element of content creation where top professionals will be interviewed in a podcast-style session which will be provided to a closed audience. In addition to the BSA, the Director of the BSA will support the 82VS Pegasus Fellows program where members are selected from the BSA cohorts and provided a stipend for a 10-month fellowship that supports them to start a biotech company.
The Team
82VS embraces a people-first mindset to support our talented and fast paced team. Our Dallasbased operation works closely with our internal Alloy and 82VS team members primarily located in our global headquarters in Waltham, MA, as well as our Dallas collaborators at BioLabs and Pegasus Park. This Director position is the first full-time hire to lead the Dallas operation at our Pegasus Park site, working closely with the General Partner and President and Head of 82VS Dallas. As a startup inside an exciting fund and venture studio, there will be numerous opportunities for problem solving and to shape the 82VS regional expansion strategy. We collaborate under the shared goal of 82VS and Alloy being a place where our teams and partners can thrive in the mission of making medicine together, and where every individual can grow personally and professionally. The Role As the Director of Biotech Startup Academy, you will be the face for the 82VS Biotech Startup Academy (BSA) and associated programs. You will report directly to the General Partner and President and Head of 82VS Dallas as part of the startup team building our Dallas site. You are someone who enjoys solving operational issues around the launch and execution of an entrepreneurship training program, that will make a direct and visible impact to the Dallas Biotech Ecosystem. We expect multiple new companies to emerge from the BSA and our associated Fellowship program. The role stands at the intersection of academia, budding entrepreneurs, and biotech investors, and seeks to create a collaborative learning environment with the purpose of developing novel drugs for patients.
In addition to your core responsibilities, you will gain first-hand insight into how biotech startups are incubated and launched, and have the opportunity to interact directly with industry leading veterans of BioPharma and the venture capital community. This role will function as the Chief of Staff in Dallas, and you will have the opportunity to assume greater autonomy as the BSA functions streamline and mature.
How You’ll Drive Impact
Principal Responsibilities
We support the individuality of what people need to do outside of work to empower them to do their best at work. While you focus on Making Better Medicine Together, we focus on programs and benefits that support a diverse and growing team. Whether you’re single, in a growing family, or nearing retirement, Alloy offers a variety of comprehensive and competitive benefits starting from day one. At the heart of our model, we believe in the power of the individual to do great things, especially when we work together. We accept, encourage and seek out diversity of thought and backgrounds and work to bring about the best work environment through open, respectful and honest communication.
Compensation
Alloy Therapeutics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at [email protected]. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.
82VS is the affiliated venture studio of Alloy Therapeutics. We are headquartered in Waltham, MA with affiliated labs in Cambridge, UK; Basel, CH; and Athens, GA and 82VS portfolio companies in Boston, San Francisco, San Diego, Dallas and Oklahoma City. We are now launching a second headquarters for our 82VS Ventures Studios in Dallas, Texas. Successful members thrive in our shared culture of accountability, deliberate trust, and open communication. As a team we aspire to work together to exceed expectations and collectively contribute across the global organization to always maintain our nimble, startup culture. This is an on-site and full-time position in Dallas, Texas. At 82VS, we have an ethos of “Mentorship-By-Apprenticeship” in all of our positions, where working close together on projects directly drives personal and professional growth. We believe the in-person nature of this position is an integral aspect to successful engagement with our immediate team and ecosystem stakeholders.
The Biotech Startup Academy and related programs
82VS is excited to launch the Biotech Startup Academy (BSA) in Dallas, Texas, with the inaugural class recruiting in February 2025. This is a first of its kind program, designed to bring together and train cohorts of biotech startup executives anchored in the Dallas ecosystem. The BSA is a hybrid, program, which emerged from the training and mentorship provided to our venture partners and venture associates in the Boston region. The BSA is a seven-week course, which combines 2-3 day immersive, in person, sessions with on-line engagement in between. The class cycle begins with recruiting candidates and interacting with corporate sponsors followed by coordinating and executing the BSA sessions and consistent follow up with the alumni. The BSA also has an element of content creation where top professionals will be interviewed in a podcast-style session which will be provided to a closed audience. In addition to the BSA, the Director of the BSA will support the 82VS Pegasus Fellows program where members are selected from the BSA cohorts and provided a stipend for a 10-month fellowship that supports them to start a biotech company.
The Team
82VS embraces a people-first mindset to support our talented and fast paced team. Our Dallasbased operation works closely with our internal Alloy and 82VS team members primarily located in our global headquarters in Waltham, MA, as well as our Dallas collaborators at BioLabs and Pegasus Park. This Director position is the first full-time hire to lead the Dallas operation at our Pegasus Park site, working closely with the General Partner and President and Head of 82VS Dallas. As a startup inside an exciting fund and venture studio, there will be numerous opportunities for problem solving and to shape the 82VS regional expansion strategy. We collaborate under the shared goal of 82VS and Alloy being a place where our teams and partners can thrive in the mission of making medicine together, and where every individual can grow personally and professionally. The Role As the Director of Biotech Startup Academy, you will be the face for the 82VS Biotech Startup Academy (BSA) and associated programs. You will report directly to the General Partner and President and Head of 82VS Dallas as part of the startup team building our Dallas site. You are someone who enjoys solving operational issues around the launch and execution of an entrepreneurship training program, that will make a direct and visible impact to the Dallas Biotech Ecosystem. We expect multiple new companies to emerge from the BSA and our associated Fellowship program. The role stands at the intersection of academia, budding entrepreneurs, and biotech investors, and seeks to create a collaborative learning environment with the purpose of developing novel drugs for patients.
In addition to your core responsibilities, you will gain first-hand insight into how biotech startups are incubated and launched, and have the opportunity to interact directly with industry leading veterans of BioPharma and the venture capital community. This role will function as the Chief of Staff in Dallas, and you will have the opportunity to assume greater autonomy as the BSA functions streamline and mature.
How You’ll Drive Impact
- Collaborate and Communicate: As the outward face of the BSA and a key member of the 82VS team in Dallas, you’ll be the front-line communicator for BSA participants, sponsors and community leaders. You’ll thrive in a personal and fast-paced environment where communication and interpersonal interactions are critical to our success.
- Problem-Solve: Find fast and realistic solutions to unforeseen issues - you like to find the root cause of the problem and solve for it instead of only looking at the surface level.
- Deliver: In partnership with our external partners as well as internal partners at Alloy and 82VS and the enablement team in Waltham, MA, you will develop best-in-class processes, initiatives and strategies across the BSA and fellowship class cycle.
- Drive: Have a role in shaping the culture at our site by driving forward initiatives as the BSA develops associated programs such as the BSA Fellowship.
- Partner: Collaborate with team members and leaders across the company to ensure professional execution of the BSA and related programs.
Principal Responsibilities
- You will own the event management for the BSA which includes three immersive sessions (2-3 days in length) scheduled at the beginning, middle, and end of our 7-week class cycles. We are launching the BSA with two 20-participant class cycles per calendar year for a total of 40 participants in 2025.
- You will be the first point of contact for inbound questions and requests related to the Biotech Start-Up Academy, escalating as appropriate.
- You will own the communication strategy to the BSA community including interacting with candidates, students, alumni, sponsors, instructors, and staff, and manage the coordination and execution of events related to recruiting students and sponsors.
- You will own the administration of the 82VS Biotech Startup Academy which includes scheduling and facilitating meetings, administering meeting minutes, coordinating with back-office functions at Alloy Therapeutics in Boston.
- You will own the project management of the Biotech Startup Academy which includes timelines, deliverables, and coordination among stakeholders, and the execution of on-line teaching events as required through the class cycle as well as off-season.
- You will own the coordination the Pegasus Fellows Program which includes recruiting from BSA students and alumnae, administering the application process, administering candidate evaluation and selection, and assisting the operational elements including 82VS enablement services and local issues specific to Pegasus Park
- You have 8-10 years of experience that spans program management, events management, and external communications
- You are excited about executing in a start-up environment, wearing multiple hats, and problem solving
- You feel strong satisfaction in directly enabling the Dallas biotech ecosystem and watching entrepreneurs and new biotechs flourish
- You feel excited about starting as an enabler, shaping a growing culture, and assuming autonomy over time
- You confidently engage with partners and stakeholders in ways that build trust, relationships, and rapport while maintaining the highest level of confidentiality and judgment
- You have a strong customer service mindset
- You have a strong ability to work in a fast-paced environment, multi-task, and prioritize tasks effectively
- You are self-motivated, execution oriented, resilient, and assertive with a high willingness to learn
- You are super energetic with excellent communication (via phone, zoom, email, and in person) and interpersonal skills
- You have a strong ability to be detail-oriented, work independently, and to be highly organized
- You have a sense of humor - the ability to laugh at yourself and move on is especially important in the world of entrepreneurship and biotech venture capital.
We support the individuality of what people need to do outside of work to empower them to do their best at work. While you focus on Making Better Medicine Together, we focus on programs and benefits that support a diverse and growing team. Whether you’re single, in a growing family, or nearing retirement, Alloy offers a variety of comprehensive and competitive benefits starting from day one. At the heart of our model, we believe in the power of the individual to do great things, especially when we work together. We accept, encourage and seek out diversity of thought and backgrounds and work to bring about the best work environment through open, respectful and honest communication.
Compensation
- Competitive base and equity compensation commensurate with level of experience and independence
- 401(k) company match
- Generous personal and family medical, dental and vision benefits with 100% of premiums and deductibles covered
- Company-paid disability (STD, LTD) and life insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Family planning support up to $45,000 (e.g., IVF/PGT, adoption, surrogacy, egg retrieval)
- Unlimited PTO (paid time off) and flexible schedules
- Annual stipend for continuing education with commitment to your career through individualized professional development plan
- Wellness and Extensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including resources for mental wellness
Pay Transparency
At Alloy Therapeutics, we believe in fostering trust and open communication. For this role, the estimated annual base salary range is $80,000-$110,000, with the final offer based on factors like your experience, skills, and alignment with our needs.
Additionally, this role is eligible for equity compensation, reflecting our commitment to shared success as we work together to make better medicines.
We are proud to offer competitive compensation and benefits, aiming to support our team’s professional and personal well-being. If you have any questions about pay or benefits, we’re here to help.
Alloy Therapeutics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at [email protected]. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.
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