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