Associate Director/Director, Marketing & Strategy, Market Access

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 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.

What You'll Do

BridgeBio is looking for an Associate Director/Director, Marketing & Strategy, Market Access to support the strategy development and tactical execution for BridgeBio’s portfolio of pipeline assets.  This encompasses all aspects of Market Access Marketing & Strategy: payer accounts, pricing and contracting, trade and distribution, patient support, and field reimbursement.  This position will report to the Executive Director, Head of Market Access Marketing and Strategy.

The Associate Director/Director, Marketing & Strategy, Market Access, will play a critical Commercial role in supporting BridgeBio’s portfolio: BBP-418, encaleret, infrigratinib, and other pipeline assets. The individual will work collaboratively to develop market access strategies and execute all new product launch activities as we get closer to approval. This includes managing the end-to-end process of creating market-access marketing materials, managing marketing agency vendors, and gaining internal alignment across cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate should be prepared to work in a fast-paced environment and must be able to collaborate effectively with multiple stakeholders, including but not limited to Market Access, Marketing, Medical, Analytics, Legal, Regulatory, Compliance, Sales, and Training.  Additionally, exceptional judgment, business acumen, discretion, communication skills, empathy, and strong relationship-building skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the market access marketing lead responsible for all Market Access marketing tactics, including but not limited to payer value proposition, payer communications, patient services, field reimbursement support, trade and distribution, and pricing and reimbursement support
• Develop pre-approval information exchange (PIE) presentations and payer value propositions to engage payer customers in their decision-making based on clinical and economic value
• Establish and develop value-based access messages to patients, HCPs, and office practice managers
• Collaborate with patient services team to design strong patient access programs
• Support launch readiness through leading Market Access planning meetings and participating in brand planning and other internal meetings
• Collaborate with training to ensure practical, impactful, best-in-class training for Market Access field teams
• Develop and review key market access marketing materials and lead projects through the medical, legal, and regulatory (MLR) or promotional review committee (PRC) review and approval process
• Oversee and manage day-to-day activities with market access marketing agencies  
• Manage and monitor market access marketing materials budget and vendor contracts
• Act as a subject matter expert on market access trends and implications for strategic planning
• Research competitive market access pieces and payer initiatives and keep the organization well informed of external initiatives and impact

Where You'll Work

This position will be expected to be on-site in both our San Francisco and Palo Alto home offices on a weekly basis.

Who You Are

• BA/BS degree required; MBA, MPH preferred
• Minimum of 8+ years of Biotech/Pharma experience
• Track record of successful access strategy development and launch preparation, preferably in rare diseases or specialty therapeutics
• Must have a strong understanding of the U.S. payer landscape, including Medicaid, Medicare, commercial plans, and specialty pharmacy
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
• Excellent communication, leadership, analytical, and strategic-thinking skills
• Ability to work under pressure and to manage and execute multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong project management skills and attention to detail
• 15 - 25% Travel

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