Senior Director, Regional Field Medical Science Liaison (MSL) West

About the role

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.

At BridgeBio, we value curiosity and experimentation—including the ethical & thoughtful use of AI to improve clarity, speed, and quality of work.

Responsibilities

• Recruiting, training, developing, and managing a team of high-performing MSLs
• Fostering a team culture of accountability and develop a proactive approach to growing skillsets
• Provide strategic direction for MSL development and execution of comprehensive territory medical plans that align with medical objectives
• Ensure high quality presentations and interactions through quantitative and qualitative MSL data tracking
• Be instrumental in internal training and communication. Knowledge sharing, including KOL and site profiling, and education both internally and externally will be a crucial area of responsibility
• Developing relationships with various healthcare professionals and providing them with credible, fair, balanced, scientific information about product development, research activities, and therapy(s)
• Be a significant source of balanced medical information for HCPs and will be skilled in issues management and addressing unsolicited questions about safety and potential off-label use of products based on available scientific data
• Become and lead teams to become therapeutic area and product experts. This will be evidenced by regular review of relevant literature and participation in scientific congresses and conferences, including therapeutic area training sessions, to establish and maintain an up-to-date knowledge base
• Assist in identifying potential investigators and research projects. This may include assistance with the investigator-sponsored trial process, sponsored study site identification, recruitment strategies, and collaboration with clinical operations

Where You'll Work

This is a U.S.-based remote role that will require extensive travel throughout the West and as needed for visits to our San Francisco Office and medical conferences within the United States.

Requirements

• Candidates with an MD, PhD, PharmD, Genetic Counseling as well as other advanced healthcare degrees will be considered
• 3+ years medical affairs or field medical experience with a verifiable record of high performance
• Exceptional leadership skills, 2+ years of people management experience required
• Prior experience in rare disease, cardiology or neurology preferred
• Excellent interpersonal communication and presentation skills (including networking)
• Proven ability to create and sustain relationships with industry leaders
• Able to participate in a scientific dialogue with KOL’s and researchers
• Excellent teaching skills and ability to present and discuss scientific material clearly and concisely
• Skilled in clinical research and an understanding of the process of pharmaceutical product development and approval
• Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize and work effectively with minimal supervision in a constantly changing environment

Travel 50-60% of the time depending on territory size; evening and weekend work will be involved with some variation based upon the demands of the business imperatives.

Benefits

• 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—endless opportunities for skill development and internal mobility
  • Career pathing through regular feedback, continuous education and professional development programs via LinkedIn Learning, LifeLabs, & BetterUp Coaching
  • Celebrate strong performance with financial rewards, peer-to-peer recognition, and growth opportunities

Pay

The anticipated salary range for candidates for this role who will work in California is $265,000 - $300,000 USD. 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.