Sr. Manager, Policy & Advocacy Operations

BridgeBio Pharma•Washington, DC

6h•Hybrid

About The Position

BridgeBio is seeking a highly organized, proactive, and execution-focused Senior Manager of Operations to join the Policy & Advocacy function. This role is ideal for an experienced operations professional with strong Political Action Committee (PAC) management experience who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can independently manage complex workflows with precision and judgment. In addition to core Policy & Advocacy operational responsibilities, this role will support the operations of BridgeBio’s PAC, including compliance processes and coordination with external vendors responsible for day-to-day administration.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field required
7+ years of experience in operations, administrative management, PAC management, or government affairs support in a fast-paced environment (biopharmaceutical companies, trade associations, law firms, or policy organizations strongly preferred)
2+ years of hands-on PAC operations experience, including compliance, donor tracking, reporting, and board support
Demonstrated ability to operate independently, manage complex logistics, and own projects from initiation through completion
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Proven track record of proactively identifying issues, asking clarifying questions, and driving alignment across stakeholders
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and SharePoint
Familiarity with PAC, lobbying disclosure, and government affairs systems

Nice To Haves

Experience with Ariba or similar procurement/finance systems preferred

Responsibilities

Own core department workflows, including action-item tracking, weekly agendas and meeting preparation, contract and invoice processing, and document management
Support database creation and management across Policy & Advocacy teams, including providing project management support for policy workstreams
Manage the quarterly lobbying disclosure process, working with Government Affairs to maintain a calendar and ensure timely, accurate, and compliant filings
Maintain a high level of professionalism, responsiveness, and organizational rigor
Provide project management and tracking of the day-to-day operations of the BridgeBio PAC, including donor tracking, compliance workflows, financial documentation, and recordkeeping
Coordinate closely with PAC vendors
Manage and track donor communications, solicitations, website updates, and reporting cycles, working closely with vendors to ensure execution
Support the preparation of PAC Board materials, agendas, and supporting documentation
Support compliance with FEC regulations, internal policies, and PAC procedures
Support leadership in managing the department budget, ensuring timely and accurate reporting
Lead invoice and purchase order processing, including tracking, reconciliation, and coordination with Finance
Partner with Finance on quarterly forecasting and budget reviews (with Finance owning forecasting)

Benefits

Market leading compensation
401K with 100% employer match on first 3% & 50% on the next 2%
Employee stock purchase program
Pre-tax commuter benefits
Referral program with $2,500 award for hired referrals
Comprehensive health care with 100% premiums covered - no cost to you and dependents
Mental health support via Spring Health (6 therapy sessions & 6 coaching sessions)
Hybrid work model - employees have the autonomy in where and how they do their work
Unlimited flexible paid time off - take the time that you need
Paid parental leave - 4 months for birthing parents & 2 months for non-birthing parents
Flex spending accounts & company-provided group term life & disability
Subsidized lunch via Forkable on days worked from our office
People are part of our growth and success story - from discovery to active drug trials and FDA pipelines, there are endless opportunities for skill development and internal mobility
We provide career pathing through regular feedback, continuous education and professional development programs via LinkedIn Learning, LifeLabs, Spring Health & BetterUp Coaching
We celebrate strong performance with financial rewards, peer-to-peer recognition, and growth opportunities