Chief of Staff, President and Chief Operating Officer
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 20+ 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 aims to translate today's discoveries into tomorrow's medicines. We have U.S. offices in San Francisco, Palo Alto, and Raleigh, with small satellites in other parts of the country. We also have international offices in Montreal, Canada, and Zurich, Switzerland, and are expanding across Europe.
The Chief of Staff reports directly to the President & COO of BridgeBio. The primary objective of this role is to serve as a strategic thought partner to the President & COO, helping to manage and direct strategic decisions and operations for BridgeBio Services. As an extension of the President & COO, this role is inherently flexible, taking a central role in projects that are of top strategic priority for BridgeBio Services. The person will lead strategic initiatives, organize, and interpret incoming data, evaluate, and review ongoing initiatives, articulate, and define strategy. The person in this role will have significant impact on BridgeBio Services and our ability to serve patients.
Responsibilities
- Ensure cross-functional alignment and harmonization of strategy with operational activities for BridgeBio Services departments
- Collaborate with functional experts as a strategic partner to support the work of BridgeBio Services departments
- Discuss findings of relevant strategic analyses with senior leadership
- Ideate and manage strategic initiatives, organize, and interpret incoming data
- Evaluate, articulate, and define strategy for ongoing BridgeBio Services initiatives
- Help define/lead strategic initiatives
- Manage key meetings with Senior leaders across BridgeBio Services
- Perform other strategic analyses and projects 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
- Passion for delivering life-changing treatment options into the hands of patients
- Familiarity with the drug discovery & development process
- Strong communication skills, and an analytical mindset
- 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
- 2-3 years of experience in a top-tier professional services firm (e.g., consulting or banking)
- Some experience in an operational role in biotech a plus
- Ph.D., MD, or other graduate degrees in the life sciences a plus
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
- 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
- Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
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