Director, Special Projects BD&Ops

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

The Director of Special Projects BD&Ops will report to the EVP of Corporate Development and Communications and will be responsible for spearheading high-profile initiatives designed to grow BridgeBio’s Corporate Reputation. They will relentlessly “out-hustle” others to create “surprises on the upside” — high ROI, low-probability outcomes that dramatically improves BridgeBio’s ability to serve patients.

Responsibilities

• Know everything being said and everyone who is talking about BridgeBio, our programs, and the patient communities that we serve. 
  • Develop new story angles from across the BridgeBio portfolio based on the latest media cycles 
  • Build relationships  with  BridgeBio evangelists 
• Develop and execute new capabilities and unconventional strategies. 
  • Pursue bold experimental initiatives that expand BridgeBio’s audience  
  • Bet on a new communication medium, such as podcasting 
• Grow BridgeBio’s digital communications capabilities to engage new audiences. 
  • Re-think and lead development of an all new bridgebio.com 
  • Experiment with direct digital channels to communicate 1:1 with key audiences 
• Develop scientific and financial stories. 
  • Directly contribute to journal papers, blog posts, and press releases about BridgeBio’s unique world view and approach to drug development 

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

• Experience: 
  • Management Consulting or Banking experience from top tier firm 
  • Strategic planning, operating, and program management experience at a biotech startup or top-tier pharma 
  • Life sciences undergraduate degree 
• Entrepreneurial Mindset: A track record of experimenting with high-risk, high-reward initiatives
• Digital Expertise: In-depth knowledge of social media platforms, analytics tools, and content marketing strategies
• Communication Skills: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling narratives and pitches
• Cultural Fit: Energetic, resourceful, and scrappy, with a “hustle harder” mindset
• Preferred Qualifications: 
  • Ph.D., MD, MBA, or other graduate degrees in the life sciences strongly preferred  
  • Proven scientific acumen, communication skills, and an analytical mindset  
  • Familiarity with influencer engagement strategies, viral content creation, or entertainment industry pitching is highly desirable

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
• An unyielding commitment to always putting patients first. Learn more about how we do this here
• A de-centralized model that enables our program teams to focus on advancing science and helping patients. Our affiliate structure is designed to eliminate bureaucracy and put decision-making power in the hands of those closest to the science
• A place where you own the vision – both for your program and your own career path
• 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)
• Flexible PTO
• Rapid career advancement for strong performers
• Potential ability to work on multiple BridgeBio Pharma programs across multiple therapeutic areas over time 
• Partnerships with leading institutions
• Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion