Director, Government Pricing & Contract Operations

BridgeBio Pharma•San Francisco, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

BridgeBio is hiring a Director, Government Pricing & Contract Operations to build and lead the operational and compliance backbone of its pricing and contracting function as its portfolio grows. The role owns government price reporting, state price transparency reporting, government programs, commercial contract operations, policies and systems, vendor oversight, financial reporting support, and launch operational readiness. It is a hands-on leadership position in a lean function, with responsibility for building processes as well as running them. The Director will lead two managers covering commercial contract operations and government programs and ensure required filings and operational obligations are met on time as products enter the market. The position is hybrid and requires in-office collaboration three days per week at BridgeBio’s San Francisco office. The anticipated California salary range is $225,000–$260,000 USD. The total rewards package includes base pay, an annual performance bonus, company equity, and health and other benefits.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
At least 8 years of experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry, including at least 5 years in government pricing, contract operations, or revenue management.
Working ownership of government price reporting, including running or overseeing AMP, Best Price, and Unit Rebate Amount calculations and submissions, and understanding the risks associated with methodology decisions.
Medicaid Drug Rebate Program experience, including state rebate operations, claims research, and dispute resolution.
Familiarity with state price transparency reporting requirements and their variation by jurisdiction.
Experience managing outsourced calculation or processing vendors and holding them accountable for methodology and accuracy.
Demonstrated people leadership, including managing and developing staff.
Auditable accuracy and comfort working with compliance-sensitive responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree.
Product launch experience, including government program enrollment and new product reporting obligations.
Rare disease, orphan, or specialty portfolio experience, particularly in limited distribution or specialty-pharmacy-only channels.
Experience with contract management and government pricing platforms, including system implementation or migration.
Federal contracting experience, including FSS, VA, DoD, or TRICARE.
Experience building or restructuring an operations function rather than inheriting a mature one.
Experience supporting gross-to-net forecasting and accrual processes.

Responsibilities

Own government price calculations and submissions across federal programs, including AMP, Best Price, Unit Rebate Amount, 340B ceiling price, non-FAMP, and ASP where applicable.
Oversee class-of-trade review and assignment and related eligibility determinations.
Approve methodologies, validate outputs, and ensure submission accuracy for vendor-performed calculations.
Provide Government Price Impact Analysis to support pricing and contracting decisions.
Own state price transparency reporting, including new product filings, advance notice requirements, annual reports, and the reporting compliance calendar.
Administer the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program, including state and managed care organization rebate operations, claims research, dispute resolution, and reconciliation.
Manage state Medicaid supplemental rebate agreements and Medicare Part D Manufacturer Discount Program, TRICARE, and federal contract administration, including FSS and VA/DoD.
Manage government program enrollment, NDC additions, and contract addenda for new products.
Oversee commercial and Medicare payer contract administration, including contract set-up, membership and eligibility management, claims and formulary validation, chargebacks, and administrative fee processing.
Manage commercial rebate operations and verify contracted performance before rebates are paid.
Maintain contract data stewardship and integrity across the contract management system, vendor feeds, and financial systems.
Provide service to trading partners and payers on contract operations inquiries.
Own policies and standard operating procedures for government pricing, price reporting, and contract operations.
Maintain audit readiness and support internal audits and external customer audits.
Monitor federal and state regulatory changes and drive operational readiness for new mandates before their effective dates.
Partner with Legal and Compliance on reporting obligations and risk assessment.
Support gross-to-net reporting, accruals, projections, and budget inputs in partnership with Finance and Pricing & Contracting Analytics.
Implement and optimize systems and processes to make contracting operations scalable, accurate, and auditable.
Manage vendors for government price calculation and rebate processing, including methodology sign-off, output validation, dispute resolution, and service-level performance.
Create and track an operational readiness plan for each product launch, covering government program enrollment, federal contract addenda, state filings, contract system configuration, and reporting set-up.
Lead two managers responsible for commercial contract operations and government programs.

Benefits

Market-leading compensation.
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 (HSA) with annual employer contributions and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
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.