Associate Director, Sr. Field Medical Director - Midwest

BridgeBio Pharma

5h•$225,000 - $250,000•Remote

About The Position

The Associate Director/ Senior Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is responsible for cultivating strong scientific relationships with external experts, delivering clinical and scientific insights, and serving as a strategic partner to both internal teams and the broader medical community. We are looking for an individual who thrives in dynamic environments and is known for their persistence, resourcefulness, and commitment to excellence. With a strong scientific background and a passion for supporting those with rare diseases, the Sr. MSL will build trusted partnerships with key opinion leaders (KOLs), facilitate scientific exchange, and collaborate cross-functionally to advance internal initiatives. The role is critical in supporting Medical Affairs strategy and tactics by providing healthcare professionals (HCP) appropriate education and information to improve patient outcomes. This role offers the opportunity to step beyond traditional field-based responsibilities, with the ability to shape and drive medical affairs tactics and operations from the ground up. The Sr. MSL will play a critical role in advancing internal initiatives and externally engaging with thought leaders in the areas of endocrinology, nephrology, and genetics.

Requirements

Advanced degree required (MD, DO, PharmD, or PhD)
Minimum 2 years of experience in Medical Affairs
Prior experience as an MSL is required
Background in endocrinology, nephrology, or genetics
Excellent scientific communication and presentation skills
Ability to ideate and execute strategy quickly and independently
Comfortable working cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment
Strong organizational, analytical, and interpersonal abilities
Self-driven with high emotional intelligence and professional maturity
Ability to comply with all internal policies and external regulations, including those related to travel, expenses, and compliance
Travel required: ~60% travel, including territory field visits and U.S.-based medical conferences

Nice To Haves

rare disease experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Identify and engage with external experts and HCPs, with the goal of providing disease state awareness, genetic identification, and scientific exchange
Advance clinical practice and improve patient outcomes by engaging key stakeholders across the assigned territory
Cultivate strong professional relationships with KOLs and influential HCPs to support scientific exchange and medical collaboration.
Serve as a scientific resource and strategic partner to HCPs to support patient identification and appropriate care pathways
Establish and maintain professional relationships with a range of HCPs – including physicians, pharmacists, nurses, and other medical experts – to support disease education, product awareness, and evidence-based practice in alignment with medical strategy.
Conduct impactful customer engagements, including discussions around emerging data, clinical trial activity, treatment barriers, market dynamics, unmet medical needs, pipeline updates, and disease state education.
Provide medical and scientific support for internal cross-functional teams, including clinical development commercial, and market access helping to ensure alignment with external insights and evolving scientific landscapes.
Support Clinical Development by appropriately assisting with site and investigator identification, study awareness and education and act as a field liaison for study site staff
Support investigator-initiated research efforts and collaborate on the development of scientific publications and congress presentations.
Participate in the planning and execution of advisory boards, speaker training programs, and medical education initiatives
Serve as a medical and scientific expert at major medical conferences, symposia, and external stakeholder meetings.
Collect, synthesize, and relay field-based insights to internal teams to inform clinical strategy, product development, and evidence generation plans.
Identify opportunities to connect KOLs with appropriate BridgeBio colleagues and follow through to support ongoing collaboration and alignment.
Ensure compliance with all internal policies and external regulatory requirements, including company travel and expense policies, institutional guidelines, and applicable local, state, and federal laws.
Operate in full accordance with company Ethics, Compliance, and Promotional policies, fostering a culture of accountability and integrity among peers and collaborators

Benefits

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
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
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