Senior Director, Clinical Pharmacology

BridgeBio Pharma • San Francisco, CA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

In 2015, BridgeBio pioneered a “moneyball for biotech” approach, pooling projects and promising early-stage research from academia together under one financial umbrella to reduce risk and unleash innovation. This model allows science and small teams of experts to lead the way. They build bridges to groundbreaking advancements in rare disease, and develop life-changing medicines for patients with unmet needs as fast as humanly possible. Together they define white space, push boundaries, and empower people to solve problems. They are looking for individuals who defy convention to join them and work alongside some of the most respected minds in the industry. Together, they will ask "why not?" and help reengineer the future of biopharma. At BridgeBio, they value curiosity and experimentation—including the ethical & thoughtful use of AI to improve clarity, speed, and quality of work.

Requirements

• Ph.D. or Pharm.D. in Clinical Pharmacology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related discipline, with 10+ years of relevant experience in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry.
• Demonstrated track record in population PK, PK/PD, mechanistic modeling (e.g., PBPK), and quantitative data analysis, with a proven ability to apply these approaches to inform clinical development and regulatory strategy.
• Strong understanding of global regulatory guidances related to clinical pharmacology, model-informed drug development, bioanalytical method validation, and GLP/GxP regulations.
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex quantitative findings into clear, actionable insights.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with experience presenting to internal teams and external stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

• experience in pediatric drug development is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement clinical pharmacology and pharmacometrics strategies across all stages of clinical development including pediatric development programs.
• Manage the design, development, and application of NCA, population PK, exposure–response, PK/PD, and PBPK models to inform decision-making across programs.
• Oversee modeling and simulation-based analyses to support dose selection and study design for clinical trials in pediatric populations, and support global regulatory submissions and labeling.
• Author and contribute to clinical pharmacology sections of regulatory documents (e.g., IB, DSUR, briefing books, NDA/MAA submissions) and support interactions with global regulatory agencies.
• Design clinical pharmacology studies and manage study execution and CROs/vendors.
• Conduct PK data analyses, provide study-level oversight, including authoring, review, and approval of protocols, analysis plans, and reports.
• Present results to internal teams and external stakeholders, including contributions to scientific publications, abstracts, and conference presentations.

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)
• 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
• Career pathing through regular feedback, continuous education and professional development programs via LinkedIn Learning, LifeLabs, & BetterUp Coaching
• Financial rewards, peer-to-peer recognition, and growth opportunities

What This Job Offers

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