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 — 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:

• Program management across ElevAAte's flagship events and initiatives
• Operational systems and infrastructure that enable the org to scale
• Strategic projects and communications in support of the ED

How You'll Contribute

Organizational Strategy & ED Support

• Serve as a thought partner to the ED on organizational priorities, programming, and growth
• Help develop and execute ElevAAte's annual plan and long-term strategy

Programs & Events

• Own end-to-end design and quality of ElevAAte's programming — multi-day leadership retreats, regional gatherings, research reports
• Ensure events reflect ElevAAte's brand and serve a senior biotech audience
• Manage volunteers and contractors supporting program delivery
• Develop frameworks to evaluate program impact and community growth

Fundraising Support

• Help develop sponsorship proposals and materials
• Maintain donor and sponsor tracking in Salesforce and support follow-through on the ED's development pipeline

Operations

• Oversee day-to-day operations and internal systems, including Salesforce
• Ensure the organization has the structure, tools, and clarity to execute
• Help build ElevAAte's capacity as it scales — 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

• 6–10 years in nonprofit leadership, program management, operations, or a related field
• Track record managing complex projects and senior relationships
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable with executive-level audiences
• Experience in fundraising, partnerships, or business development a plus; Salesforce or similar CRM experience helpful
• Background in biopharma, life sciences, or Asian American communities preferred

• $8,000 health and wellness stipend
• Unlimited vacation time plus federal holidays

Conversational fluency and strong writing skills in English required