San Francisco - 1800 Owens
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 experimentationincluding the ethical & thoughtful use of AI to improve clarity, speed, and quality of work.
BridgeBio is a commercial stage biopharmaceutical company founded to discover, create, test, and deliver transformative medicines to treat patients who suffer from genetic diseases. 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 three approved drugs and three additional positive Phase 3 results, making the company one of the most productive R&D engines in the industry's history.
The Chief of Staff reports directly to the Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) of BridgeBio. The primary objective of this role is to increase the leverage of the CCO, facilitate interactions and information flow across the commercial executive leadership team, prepare materials for company leadership and Board of Directors, take on key cross-functional strategic initiatives, and serve as a strategic thought partner to the CCO.
This role is inherently flexible, taking a central role in projects that are of top priority for BridgeBio's commercial launch of Attruby and upcoming three commercial launches. The person in this role will be responsible for organizing, interpreting, and presenting a large volume of data. They will help support leveraging this data to inform key strategic decisions. The person will be responsible for helping address emergency situations and put out fires. They will also support a rapidly growing team and help put in place processes that help commercial operate seamlessly with the rest of the organization.
The person in this role will have significant impact on BridgeBio and our ability to serve patients at scale.
The Chief of Staff should be:
Patient-focused
A clear and structured communicator who distills complexity into concise insights and recommendations
Comfortable operating in ambiguity and able to create clarity where none exists
Influential without formal authority, able to align senior stakeholders and drive follow-through
Detail-oriented but never lose sight of enterprise-level priorities
Biased toward action, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
Resilient and adaptable, able to shift gears quickly as priorities evolve
Responsibilities
Ensure cross-functional alignment and harmonization of strategy with operational activities across commercial and other functions
Organize and interpret incoming data and discuss findings of relevant strategic analyses with senior leadership and relevant external stakeholders
Help define / lead strategic initiatives
Conduct regular reviews of case studies and literature on best practices
Manage key meetings with Board members and other senior leaders across BridgeBio
Question assumptions and challenge how things are done across BridgeBio in the service of the patient mission
Respond to urgent issues and help coordinate cross-functional efforts
Perform other strategic analyses and projects as needed
Manage the operating rhythm of the Office of the CCO
Ensure that participants are prepared prior to meetings with CCO
True expert in use of ChatGbT/Claude, excel, and power point
Ability to synthesize complex topics into succinct slide presentations
Where you'll work
In-person work is a requirement for 4-5 days per week. The role is split between our offices in Palo Alto, CA and San Francisco, CA
Domestic and international travel is expected when required
No matter your role at BridgeBio/GondolaBio, 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
Passion for delivering life-changing treatment options into the hands of patients
Familiarity with the drug discovery, development, and commercialization process
Experience working on commercial projects
Proven technical and business acumen
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
Exceptional written communication and presentation skills
Comfort with ambiguity and a self-starter attitude
Extremely fast learner
Exquisitely detail-oriented
Highly empathetic and emotionally intelligent
3 to 6+ years of relevant business development / operations / strategy experience in biopharma
2 to 3 years of experience in a top-tier professional services firm (e.g., consulting or banking) strongly preferred
Graduate degree 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
$222,800 - $274,800 USD