Director, Government Pricing & Contract Operations

BridgeBio Pharma•Palo Alto, CA

2d•$225,000 - $260,000•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 the portfolio grows. This newly created, hands-on leadership role oversees government price reporting, state price transparency, government programs, commercial contract operations, policies and systems, vendors, and launch readiness. The Director leads two managers covering commercial contract operations and government programs and is accountable for ensuring filings, enrollments, and contract operations are completed accurately and on time.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree.
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.
Experience owning or overseeing government price reporting, including AMP, Best Price, and Unit Rebate Amount calculations and submissions, with understanding of methodology-related risks.
Medicaid Drug Rebate Program experience, including state rebate operations, claims research, and dispute resolution.
Familiarity with state price transparency reporting requirements and differences 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 with work involving compliance consequences.

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 limited-distribution or specialty-pharmacy-only channels.
Experience with contract management and government pricing platforms, including system implementation or migration.
Federal contracting experience with 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

Oversee government price calculations and submissions for federal programs, including AMP, Best Price, Unit Rebate Amount, 340B ceiling price, non-FAMP, and ASP where applicable.
Review and assign classes of trade and determine eligibility.
Approve methodologies, validate vendor calculations and outputs, and ensure accurate submissions.
Prepare Government Price Impact Analysis to support pricing and contracting decisions.
Manage state price transparency filings, including new product introductions, advance notices, and annual reports.
Own 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.
Oversee 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 setup, 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 integrity across contract management systems, vendor feeds, and financial systems.
Respond to trading partner and payer inquiries about contract operations.
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 ahead of new mandate effective dates.
Partner with Legal and Compliance on reporting obligations and risk assessment.
Support gross-to-net reporting, accruals, projections, and budget inputs with Finance and Pricing & Contracting Analytics.
Implement and optimize scalable, accurate, and auditable systems and processes.
Manage government price calculation and rebate processing vendors, including methodology sign-off, output validation, dispute resolution, and service-level performance.
Develop and track an operational readiness plan for each product entering the market, covering government program enrollment, federal contract addenda, state filings, contract system configuration, and reporting setup.
Lead, manage, and develop two managers and their teams.

Benefits

Market-leading compensation, including base pay, an annual performance bonus, and 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.
Paid medical and parental leave.
Skill development and internal mobility opportunities.
Career pathing through regular feedback, continuous education, and professional development programs.
LinkedIn Learning, LifeLabs, and BetterUp Coaching programs.
Financial rewards, peer-to-peer recognition, and growth opportunities for strong performance.