Managing Counsel, Healthcare Compliance

BridgeBio Inc.; Iowa; Hybrid; USD 255,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-leading compensation

401(k) with employer match

Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)

Hybrid work model

Job summary

BridgeBio Inc. is seeking a senior compliance counsel to deliver timely legal guidance across Commercial, Medical Affairs, and other teams, shaping policy and practice.

You will help build compliant programs, train teams, and navigate multi-state requirements, with a focus on quality, ethics, and clear documentation. The role offers a market-competitive package in a hybrid, US-based environment.

Qualifications

• JD and active bar admission in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• At least 10 years of legal and compliance experience.
• Extensive knowledge of U.S. healthcare fraud, abuse, and promotional rules.
• Experience with cross-jurisdictional matters and coordinating local counsel.
• Ability to write clearly and work under time pressure.
• Experience building compliance practices in growing organizations.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely legal and compliance advice to Commercial, Medical Affairs, Market Access, Patient Services, Patient Advocacy, Clinical Development, and affiliate teams.
• Advise on healthcare professional engagements, including consulting, speaker programs, advisory boards, educational events, grants, sponsorships, and investigator relationships.
• Counsel on patient support programs and promotional activities, partnering with product counsel and review teams.
• Apply U.S. fraud and abuse, false claims, and promotional rules, and communicate practical guidance plainly.
• Develop and deliver clear, role-based compliance training and practical job aids for business and affiliate teams.
• Support Compliance and Legal inquiries, investigations, and corrective action, identifying patterns across products and markets.

Skills

Legal & compliance experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Strong writing & communication

Education

JD and active bar admission in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction

Job description

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 allowsscience 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 experimentation—including the ethical & thoughtful use of AI to improve clarity, speed, and quality of work.

What you will do

• Give timely legal and compliance advice to Commercial, Medical Affairs, Market Access, Patient Services, Patient Advocacy, Clinical Development, and affiliate teams. Join planning early, answer day-to-day questions, and help teams work through new proposals and exceptions.
• Advise on healthcare professional and organization engagements, including consulting, speaker programs, advisory boards, educational events, grants, sponsorships, and investigator relationships. Keep the focus on legitimate need, fair value, independence, and clear documentation.
• Counsel on patient support and access programs, interactions with patient organizations, and promotional and nonpromotional activities. Partner with product counsel, review teams, and local counsel where their expertise is needed.
• Apply U.S. fraud and abuse, false claims, and promotional rules, as well as relevant industry codes and local requirements. Give legal advice where the issue calls for it and communicate practical guidance plainly.

Help improve the program

• Be a thought partner to the Head of Compliance on the next phase of our healthcare professional engagement model, including fair market value, selection and tiering, contracts, speaker and advisory board practices, and spend data. Work with the teams that own the related processes and systems.
• Work closely with the Head of Compliance and Director, Compliance Policy & Training to rebuild the Code of Conduct and policy library, drafting and revising policies and practical guidance from day one. Help set clear companywide standards while allowing affiliates to adapt implementation to local law and operations.
• Develop and deliver clear, role-based compliance training and practical job aids for business and affiliate teams, working closely with the Director, Compliance Policy & Training on priorities, content, and rollout.
• Partner with Finance, Legal & Compliance Operations, IT, and other process owners on monitoring, transparency reporting, data quality, and vendor controls. Spot gaps, recommend proportionate fixes, and help carry agreed changes through.
• Support Compliance and Legal colleagues on inquiries, investigations, and corrective action when issues arise. Look for patterns across products, teams, and markets that deserve attention.

Qualifications

• JD and active bar admission in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• At least 10 years of legal and compliance experience, including substantial pharmaceutical or biotechnology experience and direct support for Commercial and Medical Affairs teams.
• Strong command of U.S. healthcare fraud and abuse and promotional rules, with experience applying them to healthcare professional engagements, patient support, and other business activities.
• Experience working across jurisdictions and with local counsel, including knowing when local advice is needed and how to turn it into a decision.
• Sound judgment, clear writing, and the ability to give a useful answer under time pressure. Comfortable influencing people you do not manage and earning trust across different affiliates and functions.
• Experience building or improving compliance practices in a growing organization. Familiarity with transparency reporting, engagement data, and global launches is a plus.

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

$255,000 - $290,000 USD

As a global company, our comprehensive benefits 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.

For BridgeBio Full-Time U.S Based Roles

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 - 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, & BetterUp Coaching
• We celebrate strong performance with financial rewards, peer-to-peer recognition, and growth opportunities

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