Mavericks Wanted
When was the last time you achieved the impossible? If that thought feels overwhelming, you might want to pause here, but if it sparks excitement...read on
In 2015, we pioneered a “moneyball for biotech” approach, pooling projects and promising early-stage research from academia together under one financial umbrella to reduce risk and unleash innovation. This model allows science and small teams of experts to lead the way. We build bridges to groundbreaking advancements in rare disease, and develop life-changing medicines for patients with unmet needs as fast as humanly possible.
Together we define white space, push boundaries, and empower people to solve problems. If you're someone who defies convention, join us and work alongside some of the most respected minds in the industry. Together, we'll ask "why not?" and help reengineer the future of biopharma. At BridgeBio, we value curiosity and experimentation—including the ethical & thoughtful use of AI to improve clarity, speed, and quality of work.
What You’ll Do
You will report to the Director, Medical Excellence & Operations, International, and work closely with International Medical Affairs, Field Medical, Clinical Development, Commercial, Legal and Regulatory colleagues to strengthen medical excellence across BridgeBio. Your primary purpose will be to lead medical excellence initiatives across the Medical Affairs organization, such as scientific communications, field medical, training and other medical excellence priorities as the business evolves. This role requires effective collaboration with Medical Directors, cross-functional colleagues and external experts to ensure scientifically rigorous, consistent and compliant communications and practices. The ideal candidate combines deep expertise in scientific/medical communications with strong project management experience and stakeholder management skills, and thrives on delivering priorities in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.
Responsibilities
- Support the development of scientific communication plans from an international perspective (i.e., core scientific narratives, key messages and Q&A documents), in close collaboration with Medical Directors and cross-functional brand teams
- Develop high-quality scientific and medical education content for congresses, symposia, advisory boards, internal training and other settings, ensuring alignment with the medical strategy
- Partner with Legal, Regulatory and Medical reviewers to ensure all scientific and medical communications are accurate, balanced and compliant, in line with the Medical, Legal and Regulatory (MLR) review process
- Support the design and delivery of onboarding, training and continuous learning programs for Medical Affairs, including building scientific and therapeutic area capability across the organization
- Manage relationships with medical communications agencies, medical writers and other vendors to ensure high-quality, on-time, on-budget deliverables
- Support the review, evaluation and compliant administration of independent medical education grants, scientific sponsorships and related third-party contracting, partnering with Legal, Compliance and Finance to ensure appropriate governance and documentation
- Contribute to the development of standards, processes, tools and best practices that elevate medical excellence across areas such as Field Medical, insights generation & analysis, key performance indicators, training and other Medical Affairs priorities as business needs evolve
Where You’ll Work
- This is an office role and requires in-office collaboration 2-3 days per week in our Zug office
- No relocation is offered
- Travel (approximately 10-20%) may be required to support scientific congresses, advisory boards, training sessions and internal meetings
Who You Are
- Bachelor's degree in life sciences, pharmacy, medicine, or a related scientific discipline is required; an advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, MD, or MSc) is strongly preferred
- 7+ years of Medical Affairs experience in the biotech/pharmaceutical industry, in one or more of the following areas: scientific/medical communications, field medical, medical training, or related medical excellence functions
- Strong scientific writing and editing skills, with the ability to translate complex clinical and scientific data into clear, accurate, audience-appropriate materials
- Demonstrated experience developing scientific platforms, key messages, and training or capability-building programs in partnership with cross-functional medical and clinical teams
- Experience managing external vendors/agencies and navigating MLR review processes; familiarity with grants, sponsorships, or contracting processes is an advantage
- Versatile and adaptable, able to shift between medical excellence priorities as business needs evolve
- Excellent project management and stakeholder management skills; experience in rare disease is an advantage
- Fluent in English; additional language skills are an advantage
Rewarding Those Who Make the Mission Possible
We have high expectations for our team members. We make sure those working hard for patients are rewarded and cared for in return.
- Market-leading compensation
- Hybrid work model — we value your flexibility in how you work, but encourage time in the office to strengthen our culture, collaboration, and sense of community
- We provide career development through regular feedback, continuous education and professional development programs
- We celebrate strong performance with financial rewards, peer-to-peer recognition, and growth opportunities
As a global company, our comprehensive benefits may vary based on location. We have high expectations for our team members. We make sure those working hard for patients are rewarded and cared for in return.
For BridgeBio Full-Time U.S Based Roles:
Financial & Rewards
- Market-leading compensation
- 401(k) with employer match
- Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
- Pre-tax commuter benefits (transit and parking)
- Referral bonus for hired candidates
- Subsidized lunch and parking on in-office days
Health & Well-Being
- 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for you and your dependents
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with annual employer contributions, plus Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Fertility & family-forming benefits
- Expanded mental health support (therapy and coaching resources)
- Hybrid work model with flexibility
- Flexible, “take-what-you-need” paid time off and company-paid holidays
- Comprehensive paid medical and parental leave to care for yourself and your family
Skill Development & Career Paths:
- People are part of our growth and success story - from discovery to active drug trials and FDA pipelines, there are endless opportunities for skill development and internal mobility
- We provide career pathing through regular feedback, continuous education and professional development programs via LinkedIn Learning, LifeLabs, & BetterUp Coaching
- We celebrate strong performance with financial rewards, peer-to-peer recognition, and growth opportunities
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