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BridgeBio
Senior Director, Market Access, International
🌎Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland
2h ago

Job Description

About BridgeBio

BridgeBio is a biopharmaceutical company founded to discover, create, test, and deliver transformative medicines to treat patients who suffer from genetic diseases and cancers with clear genetic drivers. We bridge the gap between remarkable advancements in genetic science in academic institutions and the delivery of meaningful medicines to patients. Founded in 2015, the company has built a portfolio of 20+ drug development programs ranging from preclinical to late-stage development in multiple therapeutic areas including genetic dermatology, precision oncology, cardiology, endocrinology, neurology, pulmonology, and renal disease, with two approved drugs.

Our focus on scientific excellence and rapid execution aim to translate today’s discoveries into tomorrow’s medicines. We have U.S. offices in San Francisco, Palo Alto, and Raleigh, with small satellites in other parts of the country. We also have international offices in Montreal, Canada, and Zurich, Switzerland, and are expanding across Europe.

To learn more about our story and company culture, visit us at https://bridgebio.com

Who You Are

As Sr. Director, Market Access, you will report to the VP of Commercial, International, and you will be directly responsible for developing and executing market access strategies across pre-defined markets in Latin America (LATAM), Asia Pacific (APAC), Canada, and the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). Your primary focus will be on working with our local distribution partners in securing reimbursement for Acoramidis, ensuring consistency of access strategy and story across the region and other alliance partners. You will also lead Ex-US responsibilities on market access strategy development and evaluation for BridgeBio’s phase II and III pipeline assets.  

Responsibilities

  • Strategy Development and Implementation: Create and implement strategies to demonstrate the value of Acoramidis to local reimbursement authorities, ensuring patient access to the medication
  • Collaboration with Distributors: Work closely with local distributor companies to optimally direct their effort of reimbursement processes and support them in negotiations
  • Scientific Advisory and Early Access Programs: Engage in scientific advisory roles and develop early access programs for Acoramidis in the respective markets
  • Evidence Generation: Identify market needs related to specific diseases and develop research programs to prepare necessary data packages for reimbursement evaluations and pricing negotiations
  • Communication and Negotiation: Lead negotiations with reimbursement authorities and other relevant stakeholders to achieve optimal pricing and reimbursement outcomes

The above job description documents the general nature and level of work but is not intended to be an exhaustive list of activities, duties, and responsibilities required of job incumbents. Therefore, job incumbents are expected to perform all other duties as assigned or required, as training and experience allow.  

No matter your role at BridgeBio, successful team members are:

  • Patient Champions, who put patients first and uphold strict ethical standards
  • Entrepreneurial Operators, who drive toward practical solutions and have an ownership mindset
  • Truth Seekers, who are detailed, rational, and humble problem solvers
  • Individuals Who Inspire Excellence in themselves and those around them
  • High-quality executors, who execute against goals and milestones with quality, precision, and speed

Education, Experience & Skills Requirements

  • A minimum of 10-15 years of experience in market access, in international markets
  • Proven track record in developing and implementing reimbursement strategies in HTA environment in more than one of the key markets  
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
  • Fluency in English; additional language skills are an advantage
  • Willingness to travel internationally

What We Offer

  • Patient Days, where we are fortunate to hear directly from individuals living with the conditions we are seeking to impact throughout the year and learn how we can improve our efforts
  • A culture inspired by our values: put patients first, think independently, be radically transparent, every minute counts, and let the science speak
  • A collaborative, fast-paced, data-driven environment where we inspire ourselves and each other to always perform at the top of our game
  • Access to learning and development resources to help you get in the best professional shape of your life
  • Robust and market-competitive compensation & benefits package (Base, Performance Bonus, Equity, health, welfare & retirement programs
  • Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion