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Associate Director/Director, Business Development & OperationsWhen 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.We pioneered a “moneyball for biotech” approach, pooling projects and promising early‑stage research from academia under one financial umbrella to reduce risk and unleash innovation.What You'll DoThe Business Development & Operations (BD & Ops) role is high‑visibility and focuses on risk‑tradeoff assessments in drug development decisions, executing business development transactions when necessary. It includes setting up strategic timelines, scientific and business plans, strategy, NPV modeling, Gantt charts, vendor relations, contract negotiations, KOL management, and execution and management. The Associate Director reports to the Executive Director of Strategy and Operations and focuses on strategic, competitive intelligence and business development activities for one of BridgeBio's affiliates.ResponsibilitiesShape the future of a program through active leadership of life cycle management strategy, translating vision into actionable milestones and deliverables across cross‑functional subsidiary teams.Serve as the strategic hub for program success: identifying, engaging, and partnering with functional experts to drive program momentum.Own messaging for investor relations for the franchise, including timely analyses to investor questions and serving as a thought partner for proactive analysis.Drive high‑impact decision‑making by synthesizing complex data sets into clear, executive‑ready insights for senior leadership.Operate with autonomy and urgency—proactively identifying challenges, mobilizing resources, and delivering data‑driven solutions without waiting to be directed.Orchestrate cross‑functional collaboration, coordinating team meetings and directing technical experts across one or more functions to keep programs on track.Contribute to enterprise‑wide strategy through targeted analyses that inform critical business decisions at the company level.Where You'll WorkThis is a hybrid role requiring in‑office collaboration 2‑3x per week in our San Francisco office or the Palo Alto office, with a preference for Bay Area based candidates.Who You Are2 to 6 years of relevant strategic planning/business development experience in biopharma.Ph.D., M.D., or other graduate degrees in the life sciences strongly preferred.Management consulting or banking experience from a top‑tier firm.Proven scientific acumen, communication skills, and an analytical mindset.Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.Comfort working independently and as part of a diverse team.Exceptional written communication and presentation skills.Demonstrated ability to solve problems using a structured, analytical approach.Familiarity with the drug discovery, development and commercialization process.Demonstrated ability to lead cross‑functional teams, drive for results, and hold teams accountable (e.g., influence without direct authority).Comfort with ambiguity and a self‑starter attitude.Exquisitely detail‑oriented.Rewarding Those Who Make the Mission PossibleMarket‑leading compensation.401(k) with 100% employer match on the first 3% and 50% on the next 2%.Employee Stock Purchase Program.Referral program with $2,500 award for hired referrals.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 with flexibility in where and how you do your work.Unlimited flexible paid time off.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 in the office.Skill Development & Career PathsPeople 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.U.S. Standard Demographic QuestionsWe invite applicants to share their demographic background. If you choose to complete this survey, your responses may be used to identify areas of improvement in our hiring process.#J-18808-Ljbffr