BridgeBio Pharma, Inc.

Associate Director, KOL Engagement (Achondroplasia)

BridgeBio Pharma, Inc.$175K — $222K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of industry experience in sales, marketing, clinical practice, or medical affairs.
  • Experience leading KOL engagement activities and strategic initiatives.
  • Strong strategic thinking with an ability to translate insights into actionable marketing strategies.
  • Proven self-starter, capable of working independently and managing multiple projects.
  • Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration across functions.
  • Experience in competitive product launches preferred.
  • Achondroplasia expertise is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement KOL identification and engagement strategies in the cardiology domain.
  • Lead and maintain the commercial KOL engagement plan to build and nurture relationships.
  • Create resources for tracking KOL partnerships and engagement activities.
  • Manage the infigratinib speaker bureau with innovative strategies for brand messaging.
  • Plan and execute KOL engagement at US Congress events for the commercial team.
  • Evaluate market landscape to monitor dynamics, competition, and clinician needs.
  • Develop measurement plans to set goals and KPIs for engagement activities.

Benefits

  • Market-leading compensation package.
  • 401(k) with employer match.
  • Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP).
  • 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for employees and dependents.
  • Flexible, 'take-what-you-need' paid time off.
  • Comprehensive paid medical and parental leave.
  • Growth opportunities for skill development and internal mobility through various programs.
Full Job Description
Who You Are:

The Associate Director, KOL Management will support the development of a late-stage commercial asset, Infigratinib, the first and only oral therapy for the treatment of achondroplasia. The individual will drive cross-functional collaboration and tactical alignment, ensuring success in the US. They will lead the development of strategic and tactical KOL engagement plans. Success will be measured by gaining and sharing of key insights, and the development of knowledge related to an asset and/or disease state and well as the development of mutually beneficial partnerships with relevant stakeholders.

This person will play a key strategic role on the commercial product team and partner closely with Market Insights, Regulatory, Medical Affairs, and other key stakeholders. The role requires strong clinical acumen, communication and leadership skills, and the ability to influence across the organization. Candidates should thrive in a fast-paced environment. This role reports to the SVP of Sales and Marketing.

Responsibilities:
  • Design KOL identification/profiling, mapping and key 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
  • Develop resources for KOL engagement activities such as a database or similar platform for tracking of KOL partnership
  • Support development and management of the infigratinib speaker bureau, including program design, ongoing maintenance, speaker selection, and innovative strategies to strengthen brand messaging
  • Lead US Congress KOL engagement planning for the commercial team
  • Partner closely with internal teams to ensure we are using appropriate insights and metrics to inform the KOL management strategy and activities - directly to KOLs and with KOLs toward community physicians
  • Lead the development and execution of commercial advisory boards to inform, uncover opportunities and support brand strategy and launch preparation
  • Liaise and communicate with internal stakeholders, including medical affairs and product development, advisory board insights to ensure aligned understanding and implementation
  • Proactively evaluate/assess the relevant market landscape, monitoring changes in market dynamics, competition, clinician needs and practices
  • Developing targeted measurement plans - setting goals and meeting KPIs
  • Work cross-functionally with agency partners, sales, commercial operations, brand analytics, IT, MCM, etc.

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 towards 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
Where You'll Work

This is a US-based remote role that will require 30-40% travel for conference attendance, KOL meetings, speaker program attendance.
Who You Are
  • 7+ years of industry experience (sales / marketing, clinical practice, academic, and/or medical affairs).
  • Field-based experience and/or leadership is strongly preferred but not required
  • Achondroplasia experience strongly preferred
  • 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 key 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.
  • Proven track record of strong strategic leadership, teamwork, innovation, project management and demonstrated ability to manage, lead and mentor individuals
  • Successful launch experience in a competitive market preferred
  • Excellent oral, written, and presentation skills
  • 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
  • Travel anticipated to be on the higher end, 40%+, during initial launch preparation


#LI-LN1

At BridgeBio, we strive to provide a market-competitive total rewards package, including base pay, an annual performance bonus, company equity, and generous health benefits. Below is the anticipated salary range for candidates for this role who will work in California. The final salary offered to a successful candidate will depend on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and length of experience within the job, type, and length of experience within the industry, educational background, location of residence and performance during the interview process. BridgeBio is a multi-state employer, and this salary range may not reflect positions based in other states.

Salary

$175,900-$222,000 USD

As a global company, our comprehensive benefits may vary based on location. We have high expectations for our team members. We make sure those working hard for patients are rewarded and cared for in return.

For Full-Time U.S Based Roles:

Financial & Rewards
  • Market-leading compensation
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
  • Pre-tax commuter benefits (transit and parking)
  • Referral bonus for hired candidates
  • Subsidized lunch and parking on in-office days

Health & Well-Being
  • 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for you and your dependents
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) with annual employer contributions, plus Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Fertility & family-forming benefits
  • Expanded mental health support (therapy and coaching resources)
  • Hybrid work model with flexibility
  • Flexible, "take-what-you-need" paid time off and company-paid holidays
  • Comprehensive paid medical and parental leave to care for yourself and your family

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

About BridgeBio Pharma, Inc.

BridgeBio Pharma, Inc. is a biotechnology company that focuses on developing medicines for genetic diseases. The company's pipeline includes over 20 development programs, including treatments for diseases such as achondroplasia, adrenoleukodystrophy, and cystinosis. BridgeBio Pharma, Inc. also has a subsidiary, Eidos Therapeutics, which focuses on developing treatments for transthyretin amyloidosis. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, California.
Learn more about BridgeBio Pharma, Inc.
Size
576 employees
Market Cap
$1 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$448.7 million
Founded
2014
Revenue
$8.2 million
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