Program Director

Hybrid/Remote: preferred location is San Diego, San Francisco, Boston, New York

Part Time: 10-20 hours per week to start, plan to increase hours after probationary period

Position Summary

This position supports the day-to-day operations and programming of the Biotech CEO Sisterhood, cross-C-Suite programs, and some basic support for the new C-Suite Sisterhoods. You'll serve as a trusted thought partner for the Executive Director and take ownership of three core areas: membership, program management, and operations.

We are a small organization — one full-time staff member and occasional part-time support — so this role requires someone who can work independently, manage competing priorities, and figure things out. The work spans both tactical execution and longer-term visioning and planning as the organization scales.

Key Responsibilities

Program Management

• Own the full program lifecycle for CEO Sisterhood events and initiatives: needs assessment, design, implementation, and evaluation
• Coordinate cross-C-Suite Sisterhood programs and provide basic logistical support for the new C-suite Sisterhoods
• Manage vendor relationships, logistics, and timelines for events
• Develop evaluation frameworks and track outcomes over time
• Support the development of educational content and resources for members
• Identify gaps in programming and propose new ideas

Note: Sisterhood programs are primarily ideated and driven by the Sisters. The Sister(s) will typically come to the staff with a concept, a speaker, a sponsor partner, or other suggestions. Then the staff member creates a program plan and responsibilities are designated for staff and/or Sister(s) depending on the scale and scope of the program.

Membership Management

• Field inquiries and serve as the primary point of contact for prospective members
• Screen candidates, and manage the application and onboarding process
• Connect new members to Sisterhood resources, events, and community
• Build and maintain reporting on membership trends, engagement, and retention
• Surface insights that inform programming and drive organizational strategy

Operations

• Assist with fundraising operations, including our donor-focused campaigns and corporate sponsorship pipeline
• Support budget tracking, compliance, and board governance logistics
• Identify high-leverage opportunities to save time and improve consistency
• Lead integration of AI tools and automated workflows across the organization
• Serve as our internal expert and trainer on emerging tools

Qualifications

Required:

• 5-8 years of experience in program management, operations, nonprofit management, or a related field
• Interest in biotech, biopharma, or life sciences — you don't need a science degree, but you should be familiar with the industry
• Passion for women's leadership and gender equity
• Strong program design and project management skills, with experience managing multiple workstreams simultaneously
• Excellent written communication; able to synthesize information and write clearly for different audiences
• Hands-on experience with tools like Google Workspace, Salesforce, or similar CRM; comfort learning new platforms quickly
• Attention to detail for data management and analysis
• Demonstrated experience with or strong interest in AI tools and process automation
• Self-directed and comfortable with a small-team environment
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including some evenings and weekends

Preferred:

• Experience in a membership-based organization or nonprofit
• Familiarity with Zeffy, Mailchimp, or Slack
• Experience supporting fundraising or development functions

The salary range is $55.00-65.00 per hour, 10-20 hrs/week to start

The Organization will provide healthcare benefits, details of which are determined by the number of participating employees and will be confirmed in the offer letter

Flexible work schedule