Best suited to HR operations leaders with hands-on Workday experience working in fast-scaling biotech environments.
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Original posting from BridgeBio Pharma via Greenhouse
Mavericks Wanted
When was the last time you achieved the impossible? If that thought feels overwhelming, you might want to pause here, but if it sparks excitement...read on
In 2015, we 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. We build bridges to groundbreaking advancements in rare disease, and develop life-changing medicines for patients with unmet needs as fast as humanly possible.
Together we define white space, push boundaries, and empower people to solve problems. If you're someone who defies convention, join us and work alongside some of the most respected minds in the industry. Together, we'll ask "why not?" and help reengineer the future of biopharma. At BridgeBio, we value curiosity and experimentation—including the ethical & thoughtful use of AI to improve clarity, speed, and quality of work.
Mavericks Wanted
When was the last time you achieved the impossible? If that thought feels overwhelming, you might want to pause here, but if it sparks excitement...read on In 2015, we 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. We build bridges to groundbreaking advancements in rare disease, and develop life-changing medicines for patients with unmet needs as fast as humanly possible. Together we define white space, push boundaries, and empower people to solve problems. If you're someone who defies convention, join us and work alongside some of the most respected minds in the industry. Together, we'll ask "why not?" and help reengineer the future of biopharma. At BridgeBio, we value curiosity and experimentation—including the ethical & thoughtful use of AI to improve clarity, speed, and quality of work.
What You'll Do
The Operations Leader turns the POSI strategy into services that run on time, on audit-ready controls, and against measured baselines. BridgeBio is launching three therapies, and the People function has to run as a fully utilized Workday organization while the team is still being built.
This role owns the operating model behind that: portfolio delivery, service delivery, Workday operations, vendor performance, and compliance controls, with AI enablement built into each.
Responsibilities
Portfolio and operating cadence
Run delivery of the portfolio across the COEs: owners, dates, dependencies, status, and tradeoffs for new work
Operate the weekly outcome review, action register, and exceptions log; escalate with the decision needed
Hold readiness gates for fixed-date events: payroll cutover, Open Enrollment, EOY cycle, and Workday releases
Workday operations
Own day-to-day Workday operations: business processes, security roles, reporting, and the release cycle (impact assessment, regression testing, sign-off)
Run the defect and enhancement backlog with the AMS partner; prioritize by risk and outcome
Maintain integration health with ADP, Greenhouse, and other downstream systems
Service delivery
Own People service operations on ServiceNow HRSD and Maverick: omni-channel intake, case routing, Tier 1/2 automation, and the knowledge base
Define the human role per process as agents take on volume
Report deflection, cycle time, and hours returned against baselines
Controls and compliance
Own the SOX-facing control story for People operations: Workday and ADP change control, payroll validation tables, and evidence retention
Run compliance operations: EEO-1, ACA, pay transparency, personnel records, I-9, and policy governance
Partner with IT, Finance, and Internal Audit on segregation-of-duties reviews and control exceptions
Vendor and partner performance
Manage service levels and delivery with the Workday AMS partner, ADP, the contingent workforce provider, and the immigration provider
Run business reviews with scorecards; own renewal input and escalations
Measurement and governance
Capture baselines before any value claim; track cost per outcome and control exceptions
Operate the agent registry and access standard with the Senior Director and IT: agents run as the user, every call logged, no autonomous production changes
Team
Lead and develop operations specialists and analysts; set clear ownership and coverage across onboarding, offboarding, and People@ service
Where You'll Work
This is a San Francisco Bay Area based position and will be required to work hybrid on-site in our San Francisco and Palo Alto offices.
Required
8+ years in HR operations, HR technology, or business operations, with 3+ years leading teams or programs
Hands-on Workday HCM experience across business processes, security, and reporting
Operated SOX or ITGC controls in an HR or payroll context, including change control and audit evidence
Delivered multi-system programs with fixed-date gates (payroll, benefits enrollment, or performance cycles)
Managed vendor delivery against service levels and scorecards
Defines baselines and reports outcomes in measures an auditor can verify
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Preferred
Experience with ServiceNow HRSD or an equivalent case-management platform, and an AI-enabled employee front door
Payroll operations experience, including ADP or a comparable provider, and semi-monthly cutovers
Contingent workforce, immigration, or co-employment compliance exposure
Experience in biotech, pharma, or another regulated, fast-scaling environment
Practical fluency in agent governance: identity, access, logging, and human-review rules
Who You Are
You have demonstrated curiosity and adaptability in adopting AI-powered tools and technologies
You act with urgency and a clear sense of purpose
You prioritize what truly matters
You take full ownership of your results
You make your case with data and evidence
You earn trust by showing up consistently
Rewarding Those Who Make the Mission Possible
We have high expectations for our team members. We make sure those working hard for patients are rewarded and cared for in return.
Financial & Rewards
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
Health & Well-Being
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)
Hybrid work model with flexibility
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
Skill Development & Career Paths:
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
At BridgeBio, we strive to provide a market-competitive total rewards package, including base pay, an annual performance bonus, company equity, and generous health benefits. Below is the anticipated salary range for candidates for this role who will work in California. The final salary offered to a successful candidate will depend on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and length of experience within the job, type, and length of experience within the industry, educational background, location of residence and performance during the interview process. BridgeBio is a multi-state employer, and this salary range may not reflect positions based in other states.
Salary$145,000—$230,000 USDAs a global company, our comprehensive benefits may vary based on location. We have high expectations for our team members. We make sure those working hard for patients are rewarded and cared for in return.
For BridgeBio Full-Time U.S Based Roles:
Financial & Rewards
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
Health & Well-Being
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)
Hybrid work model with flexibility
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
Skill Development & Career Paths:
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, & BetterUp Coaching
We celebrate strong performance with financial rewards, peer-to-peer recognition, and growth opportunities
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