Deputy Director
ElevAAte Biotech is advancing the leadership pipeline for East Asian Americans in U.S. biopharma. We run high-impact programming for senior executives, investors, and operators ā and we're growing.
We're hiring a Deputy Director to serve as the Executive Director's right hand and organizational backbone. This is a senior role with real ownership: programs, operations, and the work that keeps a high-performing nonprofit moving.
What you'll own:
ā¢ Program management across ElevAAte's flagship events and initiatives
ā¢ Operational systems and infrastructure that enable the org to scale
ā¢ Strategic projects and communications in support of the ED
How You'll Contribute
Organizational Strategy & ED Support
ā¢ Serve as a thought partner to the ED on organizational priorities, programming, and growth
ā¢ Help develop and execute ElevAAte's annual plan and long-term strategy
Programs & Events
ā¢ Own end-to-end design and quality of ElevAAte's programming ā multi-day leadership retreats, regional gatherings, research reports
ā¢ Ensure events reflect ElevAAte's brand and serve a senior biotech audience
ā¢ Manage volunteers and contractors supporting program delivery
ā¢ Develop frameworks to evaluate program impact and community growth
Fundraising Support
ā¢ Help develop sponsorship proposals and materials
ā¢ Maintain donor and sponsor tracking in Salesforce and support follow-through on the ED's development pipeline
Operations
ā¢ Oversee day-to-day operations and internal systems, including Salesforce
ā¢ Ensure the organization has the structure, tools, and clarity to execute
ā¢ Help build ElevAAte's capacity as it scales ā people, processes, and infrastructure
While this role is remote, we have a preference for candidates based in California, and some travel for events is expected.
Qualifications
ā¢ 6ā10 years in nonprofit leadership, program management, operations, or a related field
ā¢ Track record managing complex projects and senior relationships
ā¢ Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable with executive-level audiences
ā¢ Experience in fundraising, partnerships, or business development a plus; Salesforce or similar CRM experience helpful
ā¢ Background in biopharma, life sciences, or Asian American communities preferred
We're hiring a Deputy Director to serve as the Executive Director's right hand and organizational backbone. This is a senior role with real ownership: programs, operations, and the work that keeps a high-performing nonprofit moving.
What you'll own:
ā¢ Program management across ElevAAte's flagship events and initiatives
ā¢ Operational systems and infrastructure that enable the org to scale
ā¢ Strategic projects and communications in support of the ED
How You'll Contribute
Organizational Strategy & ED Support
ā¢ Serve as a thought partner to the ED on organizational priorities, programming, and growth
ā¢ Help develop and execute ElevAAte's annual plan and long-term strategy
Programs & Events
ā¢ Own end-to-end design and quality of ElevAAte's programming ā multi-day leadership retreats, regional gatherings, research reports
ā¢ Ensure events reflect ElevAAte's brand and serve a senior biotech audience
ā¢ Manage volunteers and contractors supporting program delivery
ā¢ Develop frameworks to evaluate program impact and community growth
Fundraising Support
ā¢ Help develop sponsorship proposals and materials
ā¢ Maintain donor and sponsor tracking in Salesforce and support follow-through on the ED's development pipeline
Operations
ā¢ Oversee day-to-day operations and internal systems, including Salesforce
ā¢ Ensure the organization has the structure, tools, and clarity to execute
ā¢ Help build ElevAAte's capacity as it scales ā people, processes, and infrastructure
While this role is remote, we have a preference for candidates based in California, and some travel for events is expected.
Qualifications
ā¢ 6ā10 years in nonprofit leadership, program management, operations, or a related field
ā¢ Track record managing complex projects and senior relationships
ā¢ Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable with executive-level audiences
ā¢ Experience in fundraising, partnerships, or business development a plus; Salesforce or similar CRM experience helpful
ā¢ Background in biopharma, life sciences, or Asian American communities preferred