Assistant General Counsel, Intellectual Property
About The Position
In 2015, BridgeBio 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. They build bridges to groundbreaking advancements in rare disease, and develop life-changing medicines for patients with unmet needs as fast as humanly possible. Together they define white space, push boundaries, and empower people to solve problems. They are looking for individuals who defy convention to join them and work alongside some of the most respected minds in the industry. Together, they will ask "why not?" and help reengineer the future of biopharma. At BridgeBio, they value curiosity and experimentation—including the ethical & thoughtful use of AI to improve clarity, speed, and quality of work.
Requirements
- J.D. from an accredited law school, admission to at least one U.S. state bar, and registration to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
- Must be eligible to practice in California, or able to obtain a limited license for in-house counsel.
- Ten or more years of pharmaceutical or life sciences IP experience, ideally at a top firm and/or in-house.
- Experience in adversarial proceedings on both sides of the border.
Nice To Haves
- An advanced degree in organic or medicinal chemistry, or a related scientific discipline, is a strong differentiator for the kind of work our pipeline requires.
- Ability to translate technical and legal complexity into clear, calibrated business advice.
- Ability to prioritize under pressure without losing precision.
- Ability to operate as a genuine partner to the business rather than a gatekeeper to it.
Responsibilities
- Own patent preparation and prosecution across global markets, with a focus on building meaningful exclusivity for BridgeBio’s pharmaceutical assets from discovery through life-cycle management.
- Lead freedom-to-operate assessments relevant to drug development, commercialization, and strategic transactions, identifying and mitigating risk with clear, actionable guidance.
- Provide IP counsel across the full asset lifecycle, including on exclusivity strategy and operating in competitive environments.
- Serve as a trusted IP advisor to cross-functional teams including R&D, BD, Regulatory, and Commercial, delivering timely and business-relevant counsel that advances BridgeBio’s mission.
- Support U.S. and ex-U.S. adversarial proceedings as they arise, including inter partes reviews, post-grant reviews, EP oppositions, and patent litigation.
Benefits
- Market-leading compensation
- Annual performance bonus
- Company equity
- 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
- 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for you and your dependents
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with annual employer contributions
- 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
- Career pathing through regular feedback, continuous education and professional development programs via LinkedIn Learning, LifeLabs, & BetterUp Coaching
- Financial rewards, peer-to-peer recognition, and growth opportunities for strong performance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
