Commercial Learning & Development, Associate Director

BridgeBio Pharma•San Francisco, CA

3d•$175,000 - $210,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Commercial Learning & Development Associate Director leads training strategy for rare-disease commercial launches across the BridgeBio family of companies. Reporting to the Senior Director of Training and Learning Excellence, this role designs, develops, implements, and evaluates launch and sustainment curricula that connect disease-state science, brand strategy, and field execution. The position requires developing deep product, market, and disease expertise and translating complex scientific information into credible, practical learning for commercial teams. As a launch partner, the Associate Director works closely with field sales and sales leadership, Marketing, Medical Affairs, Market Access, and headquarters teams to prepare commercial colleagues to work effectively, confidently, and compliantly. The role leads multi-phase launch readiness, facilitates training and workshops, provides field leaders with coaching tools, manages vendors and program budgets and timelines, measures learning outcomes and field behaviors, and oversees training content through the medical, legal, and regulatory review process. This is a San Francisco/Bay Area-based hybrid role. Office-based collaboration is required Tuesday through Thursday each week, with approximately 20% travel to launch meetings and field locations. BridgeBio describes a market-competitive total rewards package that includes base pay, an annual performance bonus, company equity, and health benefits. The anticipated California salary range is $175,000–$210,000 USD.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
At least 7 years of experience in commercial functions within biotech or pharmaceuticals, including field sales and/or market access experience.
At least 3 years of experience in field-team training, including training for new product launches.
Strong clinical acumen and ability to grasp complex scientific topics and manage multiple brands in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrated experience partnering with field sales, Marketing, and Medical teams to align messaging and deliver cohesive training.
Working knowledge of the MLR review process and compliance requirements for pharmaceutical promotional and training materials.
Experience selecting and managing external training vendors and agencies, including budget and timeline oversight.
Ability to understand trainees’ needs and learning styles and create meaningful learning experiences.
Excellent leadership, communication, and facilitation skills, with a high degree of self-awareness.
Proven ability to collaborate with and support a leadership team.
Commitment to comply with laws, regulations, and relevant policies governing BridgeBio activities.
Ability to work from the San Francisco/Bay Area office Tuesday through Thursday each week and travel approximately 20%, including to national and regional launch meetings and field locations.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree preferred.
Rare-disease experience strongly preferred.
Experience in neuromuscular or other genetic disease areas is a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of training curricula for rare-disease commercial launches across BridgeBio companies.
Develop product, market, and disease-state expertise and lead end-to-end launch and sustainment training strategy grounded in adult learning principles.
Serve as the training lead for product launches and own multi-phase readiness plans from pre-launch through post-launch reinforcement.
Partner with field sales and sales leadership to identify knowledge and skill gaps and prioritize training.
Design and facilitate national and regional launch meetings and workshops, using formats such as role plays, case-based learning, and certification.
Equip field leaders with coaching tools to reinforce learning.
Partner with Marketing and Medical Affairs to align training with brand strategy and key messaging, ensure scientific accuracy, and maintain boundaries between commercial and medical roles.
Align Sales, Marketing, Medical, Market Access, and headquarters teams on launch priorities, messages, and timelines, and elevate risks early.
Select, manage, and oversee external training vendors, including scope, budgets, and timelines.
Translate learning into measurable field behaviors across sales, headquarters, and Market Access teams; track results, refine programs, and report progress to leadership.
Manage training content through the MLR process and partner with Medical, Regulatory, Legal, and Compliance to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies.

Benefits

Annual performance bonus.
Company equity.
401(k) with employer match.
Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP).
Pre-tax commuter benefits for 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 the employee and dependents.
Health Savings Account with annual employer contributions and Flexible Spending Accounts.
Fertility and family-forming benefits.
Expanded mental health support, including therapy and coaching resources.
Hybrid work model with flexibility.
Flexible, take-what-you-need paid time off and company-paid holidays.
Paid medical and parental leave.
Skill development and internal mobility opportunities.
Career pathing, regular feedback, continuous education, and professional development programs, including LinkedIn Learning, LifeLabs, and BetterUp Coaching.
Financial rewards and peer-to-peer recognition for strong performance.