Associate Director/Director, Program Management

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 30+ 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, Boston, New York, and Raleigh, with small satellites in other parts of the country. We also have international offices in Montreal, Canada, and Zug, Switzerland, and are expanding across Europe.

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

Who You Are

We seek a Program Manager to support the cross-functional development of oncology assets at BridgeBio. The ideal candidate will have extreme attention to detail and the ability to multi-task and juggle priorities. The role requires someone who can organize projects effectively in a rapidly growing, fast-paced company. A positive attitude and excellent communication skills are a must. We are looking for a self-starter who will help with early and late-stage development programs. Experience as a Project or Program Manager in a pharmaceutical or biotech company is necessary.

Bay Area preferred but will consider exceptional applicants from other US regions

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Project Team members to define, plan and schedule activities to satisfy the project objectives
• Responsible for planning/tracking/execution of projects from pre-IND through NDA stage
• Drive execution of the integrated project plan within the project team environment
• Track and control project activities; ensure coordination of activities between all departments
• Clearly and proactively communicate progress, issues, or deviations that may impact the project schedule, timelines, and costs
• Lead team members to identify critical path activities, and resource constraints, risks, and conflicts that could impact the schedule, timelines, and costs
• Facilitate and lead effective project team meetings, including the creation of effective meeting agendas and precise documentation of meeting discussion points and decisions taken
• Maintain and communicate a current overview of project status and issues.
• Assist in budget development and tracking
• Maintain online project documentation (MS Project Online, Smartsheets, Teams)
• Assist with tracking outsourced activities as needed
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

• 3-6 years of experience in pharmaceutical drug development
• At least two years of experience as a project manager for a cross-functional team
• Experience with regulatory submissions (IND, NDA) is a plus
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent (scientific or healthcare discipline preferred).
• Assertive and proactive
• Highly organized, meticulous attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task and handle pressures of a fast-paced environment
• Well-developed interpersonal skills, ability to influence others and foster collaborations across the organization
• Entrepreneurial spirit, flexible, adaptable

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 – with initiatives like Women at Bridge, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every person feels seen, valued, and heard
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