Director/Senior Director of Managed Access

Company: BridgeBio Pharma
Location: Palo Alto
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

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 excitementread 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 The Director/Senior Director of Managed Access will help shape the strategy and operations of the BridgeBio Managed Access Program, which seeks to provide our medicines to patients in countries where we are not pursuing commercial efforts. BridgeBio’s objective function is to provide as many new and meaningful drugs that have a profound impact on as many patients as possible, which includes an imperative to create sustainable and efficient pathways to delivering our medicines around the world. This role is cross-functional and will coordinate efforts across groups within BridgeBio including Management, International, Medical, Regulatory, Supply, Quality, Pharmacovigilance, Legal, Finance, Commercial, and others. The role will be external facing and will interface with stakeholders including patients, physicians, partners, vendors, regulatory bodies, media, and others. Responsibilities Help define/lead the strategic design and implementation of the program Ensure cross-functional alignment and harmonization of strategy with operational activities Evaluate external partnership opportunities to grow and scale the program Manage vendors supporting the initiative Coordinate the internal cross-functional working group and governance committee Project manage the intake and evaluation process for new patient requests Manage and refine the budget Question assumptions and challenge how things are done in service of the patient mission Respond to urgent issues Support the interface with external parties including patients, physicians, partners, vendors, regulatory bodies, media, etc. Where You'll Work In-person work is a requirement in both our Palo Alto and San Francisco, CA offices Domestic and international travel is expected when required Who You Are Passion for delivering life-changing treatment options into the hands of patients Motivation to create access to medicines in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) Familiarity with the drug discovery & development process Proven scientific and business acumen Demonstrated communication skills and an ability to distill complexity into concise insights and recommendations Comfort operating in ambiguity and able to create clarity where none exists Detail-orientation without losing sight of enterprise-level priorities Bias toward action, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability Demonstrated ability to solve problems using a structured, analytical approach Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously Comfort working independently and as part of a diverse team Highly empathetic and emotionally intelligent Two of the following three criteria: 2 years of relevant business development / operations / strategy experience in biopharma 2 years of experience in a top-tier professional services firm (e.g., consulting or banking) 2 years of experience in the global health field PhD, MD, MBA, MPH, or other graduate degrees in the life sciences/healthcare field strongly preferred 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. Financial Benefits: Market leading compensation 401K with 100% employer match on first 3% & 50% on the next 2% Employee stock purchase program Pre-tax commuter benefits Referral program with $2,500 award for hired referrals Health & Wellbeing: Comprehensive health care with 100% premiums covered - no cost to you and dependents Mental health support via Spring Health (6 therapy sessions & 6 coaching sessions) Hybrid work model - employees have the autonomy in where and how they do their work Unlimited flexible paid time off - take the time that you need Paid parental leave - 4 months for birthing parents & 2 months for non-birthing parents Flex spending accounts & company-provided group term life & disability Subsidized lunch via Forkable on days worked from our office 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, Spring Health & BetterUp Coaching We celebrate strong performance with financial rewards, peer-to-peer recognition, and growth opportunities At BridgeBio, we strive to provide a market-competitive total rewards package, including base pay, an annual performance bonus, company equity, and generous health benefits. Below is the anticipated salary range for candidates for this role who will work in California. The final salary offered to a successful candidate will depend on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and length of experience within the job, type, and length of experience within the industry, educational background, location of residence and performance during the interview process. BridgeBio is a multi-state employer, and this salary range may not reflect positions based in other states. Salary $259,000 - $300,000 USD 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 USA 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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