Director, KOL and Community Engagement Remote - United States - BridgeBio Pharma

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 aim 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 Director, KOL and Community Engagement will support the development of a late-stage commercial asset, Acoramidis, for ATTR-CM. The individual will drive cross-functional collaboration and tactical alignment, ensuring success in the U.S. and across the globe. They will lead the development of assessment, strategic and tactical development, and engagement with key opinion leaders and community stakeholders in this space. Success will be measured by gaining and sharing key insights, developing educational resources, and creating mutually beneficial partnerships with relevant stakeholders.

This person will be responsible for engaging key opinion leaders in ATTR-CM and driving BridgeBio’s outreach into communities of African descent to support earlier diagnosis. The position requires excellent communication skills, leadership, and a proven ability to influence the organization. Candidates should feel at home in a fast-paced environment. This role will report to the Director of Patient Marketing.

Responsibilities

• Design KOL identification/profiling, mapping, and critical strategic efforts to establish engagement with and by KOLs in the cardiology space
• Lead the creation, execution, and maintenance of the commercial Key Opinion Leader engagement plan to build, cultivate and maintain KOL relationships
• Collaborate to develop and manage the Acoramidis speaker bureau, inclusive of program structure/development/maintenance, speaker selection, and innovative approaches to further brand messaging
• Lead the development and execution of commercial advisory boards to inform, uncover opportunities and support brand strategy
• Lead the development of KOL and community steering committee to support outreach and education on hereditary ATTR-CM, disproportionately impacting people of African descent
• Develop educational resources in partnership with community organizations (incl. faith based and civic organizations)
• Develop educational programming in partnership with professional organizations representing physicians of African descent
• Developing targeted measurement plans – setting goals and meeting KPIs
• Work cross-functionally with agency partners and key internal stakeholders including medical affairs, patient advocacy and brand analytics

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

• This person will be based on the East Coast of the United States
• 7+ years of industry experience (sales/marketing, clinical practice, academic, medical affairs and/or patient advocacy)
• Experience engaging with community stakeholders in communities of African descent is strongly preferred
• Field-based experience is preferred but not required
• Cardiovascular experience is preferred but not required
• Experience leading KOL engagement activities, including the management of KOL data and implementation of strategic initiatives
• High-level strategic thinking, with the ability to translate customer insights into actionable marketing strategy and to align with critical stakeholders on operational priorities
• Proven self-starter, able to work independently and as part of a team
• Able to handle full workload across multiple projects
• Collaborates seamlessly across functions to build effective working relationships and align on strategy and execution.
• Successful launch experience in a competitive market preferred
• Passion for health equity and patient education is a must
• Excellent oral, written, and presentation skills
• High level of self-awareness and understanding of the importance of self-monitoring behavior for continuous improvement
• True entrepreneurial spirit – BridgeBio was built to do things differently and address the needs of underserved populations, driven by science and unrelenting passion for patients
• 30-40% travel anticipated incl. for conference attendance, KOL meetings, speaker program attendance

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
• An unyielding commitment to always putting patients first.
• 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