Business Development and Operations Intern

About BridgeBio

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.

To learn more about our story and company culture, visit us at https://bridgebio.com

Who You Are

A small group of summer interns to be hired at BridgeBio will report to the head of the internship program while engaging in two rotations with leaders across the company. They will collectively be responsible for a term-long project to be led by the CEO, and individually responsible for two four-week tenures under leaders across different functions, including but not limited to commercial, strategic finance, and research subsidiaries. Through the duration of the internship, a focus will be placed on education, with emphasis on familiarizing interns with the foundation of a career in biopharma. Successful candidates will be highly motivated, intellectually curious, and ambitious, with interest in biopharma and our mission of finding ever better ways to serve patients. 

Responsibilities

• Be ready to absorb information at a rapid pace
  • Given the brief nature of this role, emphasis will be placed on rapidly getting interns up to speed to encourage meaningful experience
  • With the unique nature of industry knowledge, interns will be expected to learn effectively through both direction and experience in a fast-paced environment
• Formulate and communicate novel ideas  
  • Interns will provide valuable insights and direction in their time with the company, employing their research and unique skill set to offer novel perspectives
  • Research conclusions will be presented meaningfully and effectively to senior leadership
• Remain accountable and maintain an “ownership mindset” over projects
  • Interns will be given a variety of projects and will be held to a high standard in their execution of them  
  • They will be expected to perform these tasks in a timely manner and will remain accountable to the leaders to which they report

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

• Experience: 
  • Professional experience in a high-intensity, fast-paced working environment 
• Entrepreneurial Mindset:
  • A track record of experimenting with high-risk, high-reward initiatives 
• Cultural Fit:
  • Energetic, resourceful, and scrappy, with a “hustle harder” mindset 
• Preferred Qualifications:  
  • Rising 3rd or 4th year undergraduate actively pursuing a B.A. or B.S. in a life sciences or engineering concentration 
  • Exceptional academic track record and GPA 
  • Proven scientific acumen and an analytical mindset  
  • Advanced written and verbal communication skills  

Duration and Commitment: 

• This is a temporary position, with a nine-week duration between June 16, 2025, and August 15, 2025. There will be an expectation of in-person engagement four days a week between offices at 3160 Porter Dr., Palo Alto, CA and 1800 Owens St., San Francisco, CA. 

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. Learn more about how we do this here
• 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 
• Partnerships with leading institutions
• Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion