Associate Director/Director, Strategy & Operations – AI Initiatives

BridgeBio Pharma•San Francisco, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Director/Director, Strategy & Operations — AI Initiatives will play a critical role in the delivery and adoption of AI-enabled solutions that accelerate how BridgeBio works across R&D, G&A, and Commercial. This high-impact role will scope high-ROI use cases, run rapid prototypes through to scaled deployment, and establish right-sized implementation and governance structures. You will partner cross-functionally to remove bottlenecks, stand up practical copilots and analytics, measure outcomes (cycle-time, quality, cost, compliance), and drive change management so AI becomes a durable advantage for BridgeBio and the patients we serve. The role will report to the Chief of Staff to the CEO with dotted line reporting to the Chief People Officer.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in the Life Sciences or Computer Science
3–5+ years of professional experience across strategy & operations, product operations, transformation initiatives, or consulting
Proven track record delivering AI/ML or GenAI initiatives from POC to scaled adoption with real business impact
Deep passion for AI and how it can be applied across the work of a biopharma company to expedite the development of meaningful medicines
Knowledge of technical developments and industry trends, with a broad network across the biotech and/or tech industries
Ability to translate between scientific, technical, and business audiences
Passion for helping patients and accelerating the development of life-changing medicines

Nice To Haves

A higher degree or equivalent, such as an M.S., M.B.A., M.D., Ph.D., or related
Biopharma industry experience is helpful but is not required

Responsibilities

Work with the CEO, Chief of Staff, Chief People Officer, and BridgeBio AI Taskforce to set the company’s strategic vision on AI and identify the highest-impact projects to the business
Define and run lightweight operating mechanisms (intake/triage, sprint cadences, stage gates, risk reviews, release and enablement plans)
Lead end-to-end delivery of high-priority, select AI initiatives: problem framing, rapid prototyping/POC, validation, pilot, and scaled deployment with clear acceptance and success criteria.
Collaborate with IT, People Team, and Functional stakeholders
Remove blockers, manage RAID (risks, assumptions, issues, dependencies), and ensure initiatives land with durable ownership and support
Develop and deliver executive-level materials that synthesize technical and business content into clear, concise, and actionable narratives for leadership, the Board of Directors, and cross-functional teams
Translate between scientific, clinical, technical, and business stakeholders to drive alignment and decisions; regularly report impact metrics and use feedback loops to surface and communicate lessons learned
Create playbooks, enablement assets, and job aids that support adoption and change management across functions
Be an AI evangelist, inspiring and empowering teams across the company to embrace AI as a core enabler of growth and innovation
Maintain a comprehensive view of the AI landscape. Follow thought leaders, blogs, and progress from leading companies in the space identify peer companies that are on the leading edge of AI innovation and integrate best practices
Evaluate platforms and vendors; negotiate scope, timelines, and pricing; align with enterprise architecture and data governance. Make Buy vs. Build recommendations

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
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
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