Associate Director, Patient Advocacy & Engagement

Mavericks Wanted

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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 allows science 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.

Affiliate Overview

Eidos Therapeutics, an affiliate within BridgeBio Pharma, is a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on Transthyretin Amyloid Cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM).

What You'll Do

The Associate Director, Patient Advocacy & Engagement, a member of the transthyretin amyloidosis (ATTR) patient advocacy team, engages with patient and community stakeholders to ensure productive and enduring partnerships. This individual will lead outreach to patient advocacy groups and educate and support internal teams, ensuring they are aware of the needs and experiences of patients. This is a critical role for the team because BridgeBio ultimately exists to help patients, and “putting patients first” is a core value.

Responsibilities

• Build and strengthen relationships with US ATTR advocacy organizations and key community leaders through thoughtful and compliant engagement and alignment on company priorities
• Collaborate and engage with patient advocates and the ATTR community to better understand the patient experience and incorporate those insights throughout BridgeBio
• Represent BridgeBio at advocacy events, reinforcing the company’s commitment to patient-centered innovation
• Liaise with the Medical Affairs, Communications, and Commercial teams to streamline and organize external messaging targeted to the ATTR community
• Communicate key learnings from the patient community to inform cross-functional team strategies
• Inspire a patient-first mentality and culture by communicating the “voice of the patient/care partner” to internal teams and incorporating patient stories, imagery, and unmet needs in company activities and materials
• Other duties as assigned may include leading activities for ATTR and cardiovascular awareness days; partnering on the execution of patient-centric events for those living with ATTR and their care partners; overseeing the creation of lay summaries of scientific content to provide the patient community with deeper knowledge of BridgeBio’s ATTR programs

Where You'll Work

This remote position will require significant travel (up to 50%) to patient advocacy-related events and conferences, as well as our San Francisco headquarters. This position may be based on either the East or West Coast of the US.

Who You Are

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher); a post-graduate degree in counseling, social work, genetic counseling, public health, nursing, or pharmacy is valued
• 5 years in a patient-facing role (industry, nonprofit, clinical, etc.); experience working in a healthcare or nonprofit setting preferred
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships with patient advocates, professional associations, or other stakeholders is required
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills are required; the candidate should be flexible, personable, and easily collaborate with colleagues and advocates
• The ability to travel up to 50% domestically (primarily on weekends) is required. Must have easy access to a major airline travel hub

Rewarding Those Who Make the Mission Possible

We have high expectations for our team members. We make sure those working hard for patients are rewarded and cared for in return. 

Financial Benefits:

• Market leading compensation 
• 401K with 100% employer match on first 3% & 50% on the next 2%
• Employee stock purchase program
• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• Referral program with $2,500 award for hired referrals

Health & Wellbeing:

• 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 - employees have the autonomy in where and how they do their work 
• Unlimited flexible paid time off - take the time that you need
• 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 from our office

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