Senior Field Medical Director, Strategic Operations

BridgeBio Pharma; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 235,000 - 270,000; 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

Hybrid work model

Paid time off

Job summary

BridgeBio Pharma in California seeks a Senior Field Medical Director, Strategic Operations to lead field medical operations for Endocrinology and to engage key opinion leaders to advance scientific exchange and earlier patient identification. This role will build scalable processes and oversee CRM data quality, metrics, congress execution, and onboarding.

The ideal candidate has a strong field medical background, 5+ years in Medical Affairs, and excellence in scientific communication within a

Qualifications

• Requires advanced scientific or clinical degree (MD/DO/PharmD/PhD).
• 5+ years in Medical Affairs or equivalent.
• Strong background in endocrinology, nephrology, genetics, or rare disease preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Field Medical Director for California with KOL engagement and compliant scientific exchange.
• Lead field medical planning and execution at scientific congresses; oversee CRM data quality and documentation standards.
• Oversee onboarding/training of new team members and maintain field medical processes/materials.
• Manage field medical vendors in compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
• Translate field activity and insights into reporting to inform Medical Affairs strategy.

Skills

KOL engagement

Field medical leadership

Scientific communication

Data analytics

Education

MD/DO/PharmD/PhD

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Senior Field Medical Director, Strategic Operations

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 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 Senior Field Medical Director, Strategic Operations is a scientific and clinical expert who combines field medical responsibilities for California with leadership of field medical operations and intelligence for BridgeBio Endocrinology. This role engages key opinion leaders and healthcare providers to advance scientific exchange, earlier diagnosis, and appropriate patient identification. It also builds and runs the systems that make the field medical team effective, including metrics, insight reporting, congress execution, CRM data quality, and onboarding. The ideal candidate is an experienced field medical professional who is equally strong in the field and in building scalable processes, and who thrives in a fast-paced launch environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Field Medical Director for California, including KOL engagement, compliant scientific exchange, and support of company-sponsored programs and research.
• Lead field medical planning and execution at scientific congresses- Oversee CRM data quality and documentation standards for the field medical team
• Lead onboarding and training of new field medical team members, and develop and maintain field medical processes and resource materials
• Manage field medical vendors in compliance with all internal policies and external regulations
• Translate field activity and insights into reporting that informs Medical Affairs strategy

Where You'll Work

This is a field-based position located in the San Francisco Bay Area, with approximately 75% travel for KOL meetings, territory field visits, scientific congresses, and visits to our San Francisco office as needed.

Who You Are

• Advanced scientific or clinical degree required (MD, DO, PharmD, or PhD)
• 5+ years of Medical Affairs experience, including prior experience as a Medical Science Liaison or Field Medical Director
• Background in endocrinology, nephrology, genetics, or rare disease strongly preferred
• Demonstrated experience building field medical operations, such as CRM governance, metrics and dashboards, congress planning, or training programs
• Excellent scientific communication, organizational, and analytical skills, with the ability to work independently and cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to comply with all internal policies and external regulations, including those related to travel, expenses, and compliance
• Demonstrated curiosity and adaptability in adopting AI-powered tools and technologies

#LI-LN1

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.

$235,000 - $270,000 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:

• 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