Director, Field Reimbursement (FRM)

BridgeBio Pharma; United States; Remote; USD 210,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-leading compensation

401(k) with employer match

Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Referral bonus for hired candidates

Subsidized lunch and parking on in‑off

100% employer-paid medical, dental, &

Job summary

BridgeBio Pharma in the United States is seeking a Director, Field Reimbursement Manager to lead a team delivering payer education, access solutions, and strategy across provider networks.

You will partner with Commercial, Medical, Compliance, Legal, Trade, and Market Access to align access plans, share payer insights, and drive compliant, patient-centered programs. This role requires about 60% domestic travel.

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years of experience in biotech or pharma with reimbursement focus.
• Proven experience leading field-based reimbursement teams.
• Strong understanding of U.S. payer environments, including commercial and government plans.
• Experience with specialty pharmacies and patient services hubs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute access and reimbursement strategy aligned with BridgeBio objectives.
• Provide strategic direction and oversight for provider-facing reimbursement and access support.
• Identify access challenges across payer environments and drive compliant solutions.
• Serve as a senior subject matter expert on payer coverage, prior authorization, appeals, and reimbursement pathways.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Field Reimbursement Managers (FRMs).
• Establish performance expectations, provide ongoing feedback, and support professional development.
• Ensure consistent execution of access processes, tools, and compliance standards.
• Foster a collaborative, family-focused, and accountable team culture.
• Maintain selective involvement in high-priority, complex, or escalated access and reimbursement cases.
• Provide hands-on expertise in challenging situations where senior leadership support is required.
• Model best-in-class, compliant field execution for the team.
• Manage a small FRM geography that includes day-to-day functions commensurate with the responsibilities of the FRM role.

Skills

Field reimbursement

Leadership

Payer expertise

Cross-functional collaboration

HIPAA compliance

Education

MBA or PharmD

Job description

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 onIn 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 allowsscience and small teams of experts to lead the way. We build bridges to groundbreaking advancements in raredisease, anddevelop 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'llask"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, Field Reimbursement Manager will lead a team of field reimbursement professionals (FRM’s) responsible for executing provider-facing reimbursement education, identifying access barriers, and providing compliant access solutions. The role requires strong people leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and deep expertise in U.S. reimbursement pathways. This position reports into Market Access leadership and works closely with Commercial, Medical, Compliance, Legal, Trade, and Family Services teams.

Responsibilities

Field Reimbursement Leadership

• Lead and execute access and reimbursement strategy aligned with BridgeBio objectives
• Provide strategic direction and oversight for provider-facing reimbursement and access support
• Identify access challenges across payer environments and drive compliant solutions
• Serve as a senior subject matter expert on payer coverage, prior authorization, appeals, and reimbursement pathways
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Field Reimbursement Manager’s (FRM’s)
• Establish performance expectations, provide ongoing feedback, and support professional development
• Ensure consistent execution of access processes, tools, and compliance standards
• Foster a collaborative, family-focused, and accountable team culture
• Maintain selective involvement in high-priority, complex, or escalated access and reimbursement cases
• Provide hands-on expertise in challenging situations where senior leadership support is required
• Model best-in-class, compliant field execution for the team
• Manage a small FRM geography that includes day-to-day functions commensurate with the responsibilities of the FRM role

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Insights

• Partner with Commercial, Medical, Family Services, Compliance, Legal, Trade, and Market Access teams
• Share de-identified field insights related to payer trends, access barriers, and process gaps
• Contribute to the development and refinement of access strategies, tools, and field materials

Compliance & Ethical Standards

• Ensure all access and reimbursement activities adhere to company policies and applicable laws, including HIPAA and OIG guidance
• Maintain appropriate handling of patient information and ensure compliant, non-promotional engagement
• Serve as a role model for ethical behavior and compliance standards

Where You'll Work

This is a U.S.-based field role requiring approximately 60% domestic travel based on business needs.

Who You Are

Required

• 8–10+ years of experience in biotech or pharmaceutical industry with a focus on reimbursement, market access, or patient services
• Demonstrated experience leading, coaching, or developing field-based access or reimbursement teams
• Strong understanding of U.S. payer environments, including commercial and government plans
• Experience working with specialty pharmacies and patient services hubs

Preferred

• MBA or pharmacy background experience
• Product launch experience
• You have demonstrated curiosity and adaptability in adopting AI-powered tools and technologies

$210,000 - $250,000 USD

As a global company, our comprehensive benefits package 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.

Benefits

• 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
• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for you and your dependents
• HealthSavings 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, continuouseducationand professional development programs via LinkedIn Learning,LifeLabs, &BetterUpCoaching
• We celebratestrong performancewith financial rewards, peer-to-peer recognition, and growth opportunities