Commercial Learning & Development, Associate Director

BridgeBio Pharma • San Francisco, CA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

BridgeBio is hiring a Commercial Learning & Development Associate Director to shape learning and performance across its commercial organization and support rare-disease product launches. Reporting to the Senior Director of Training and Learning Excellence, this role leads the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of training curricula across BridgeBio companies. The role builds deep product, market, and disease-state expertise and connects disease science, brand strategy, and field execution into a consistent learning experience. It serves as a launch partner to field sales and sales leadership, Marketing, Medical Affairs, Market Access, and headquarters teams, helping prepare commercial colleagues to communicate accurately, compliantly, and effectively.

The position is based in the San Francisco/Bay Area and requires office-based collaboration Tuesday through Thursday each week. Travel is approximately 20%, including to national and regional launch meetings and field locations. The anticipated California salary range is $175,000–$210,000 USD. BridgeBio offers a market-competitive total rewards package that includes base pay, an annual performance bonus, company equity, and benefits for U.S.-based full-time employees.

Requirements

• BA/BS degree required.
• At least 7 years of experience in commercial functions within the biotech or pharmaceutical industry, 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 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 governing promotional and training materials in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Experience selecting and managing external training vendors and agencies, including budget and timeline oversight.
• Ability to build meaningful training experiences by understanding trainee needs and learning styles.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and facilitation skills, with a high degree of self-awareness.
• Proven track record of effectively collaborating with and supporting a leadership team.
• Commitment to comply with laws, regulations, and relevant policies governing BridgeBio activities.
• Able to work in the San Francisco/Bay Area and attend office-based collaboration Tuesday through Thursday weekly.
• Able to 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

• Report to the Senior Director of Training and Learning Excellence and lead the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of training curricula supporting rare-disease commercial launches.
• Build product, market, and disease-state expertise and lead end-to-end launch and sustainment training strategy grounded in adult learning principles.
• Serve as training lead for product launches, owning a multi-phase readiness plan from pre-launch through post-launch reinforcement.
• Partner with field sales and sales leadership to identify skill and knowledge gaps and prioritize training that drives results.
• Design and facilitate training for national and regional launch meetings and workshops using experiential formats such as role plays, case-based learning, and certification.
• Provide field leaders with coaching tools to sustain learning.
• Partner with Marketing and Medical Affairs to ensure training reflects brand strategy and key messaging, is scientifically accurate, and respects 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.
• Source, manage, and oversee external vendors delivering training programs, including scope, budget, 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 ensure training complies with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies in partnership with Medical, Regulatory, Legal, and Compliance.

Benefits

• Market-leading compensation and an 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 employees 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.
• Comprehensive paid medical and parental leave.
• Skill development and internal mobility opportunities.
• Career pathing through regular feedback, continuous education, and professional development programs via LinkedIn Learning, LifeLabs, and BetterUp Coaching.
• Financial rewards, peer-to-peer recognition, and growth opportunities for strong performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director