Director, Managed Markets - Regional - West

BridgeBio Pharma
United States
Remote

Who this role is best for

Geared toward candidates with rare disease market access experience comfortable with managing complex payer relationships across the West region.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 10+ years in biotech/pharma and rare disease launch experience
    — “Minimum of 10 years of biotech/pharmaceutical experience, including at least five years in regional payer account management.”
  • Individuals with established relationships in West regional payers and IDNs
    — “Established relationships across major West regional payers, Medicaid organizations, and IDNs beyond Kaiser strongly preferred”
  • Professionals with a strong grasp of formulary and policy review processes
    — “Profile each account's formulary and medical policy review process, utilization management requirements, decision makers, and geographic reach”

Things to consider

  • This role requires significant travel, up to 50-60% of the time
    — “Travel: 50-60%”
  • Candidates must be based in the West region, with a strong preference for local residents
    — “This is a remote, field-based role covering ... with a strong preference for candidates who live within the geography.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight past success in resolving access barriers with regional payers
    — “Identify and address launch barriers before P&T and coverage reviews”
  • Demonstrate experience in developing and executing account-specific business plans
    — “Develop and execute account-specific business plans for the assigned West portfolio”
  • Showcase ability to coordinate across cross-functional teams effectively
    — “Coordinate with Medical, HEOR, Marketing, Trade, Pricing and Contracting, Field Reimbursement, Sales, and Operations to deliver the clinical and economic value story”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · HighDecision Impact · Team

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

  • expanded Kaiser Permanente relationship
  • developed account-specific business plans
Typical background
experience in managed marketsrare disease portfolio

Skills & requirements

Required

Managed MarketsPayer RelationshipsAccess StrategyLaunch Readiness

Preferred

Rare Disease Portfolio ManagementHEOR

Stack & domain

Managed MarketsRegional Commercial PayersFFS And Managed Medicaid ProgramsIdnsKaiser PermanenteFormulary And Medical Policy ReviewUtilization Management RequirementsDecision MakersGeographic ReachAccess BarriersClinical And Economic Value StoryPayer Policy And Coverage ChangesField ReimbursementSalesMedicalHEORMarketingTradePricing And ContractingOperationsLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem-solvingStrategic PlanningPharmaHealthcareRare Diseases

About the role

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. 

What You’ll Do

BridgeBio is seeking a Director, Managed Markets - Regional - West to lead access strategy and execution across the Mountain and Pacific territory: New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado, Utah, Nevada, Wyoming, California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Alaska, and Hawaii. The Director will manage relationships with regional commercial payers, FFS and managed Medicaid programs, and aligned IDNs for BridgeBio's current and future rare disease portfolio. The role is accountable for launch readiness, timely formulary and policy review, appropriate coverage, and resolution of access barriers in partnership with Field Reimbursement, Sales, Medical, HEOR, Marketing, Trade, and Pricing and Contracting. This position reports to the Vice President, Market Access.

Responsibilities

Own and expand the Kaiser Permanente relationship across the West, including Kaiser Foundation Health Plan and relevant pharmacy, medical policy, formulary, finance, contracting, DEC’s and P&T stakeholders

Develop and maintain senior-level relationships across assigned regional commercial payers, FFS and managed Medicaid programs, integrated delivery networks, and provider-sponsored health plans throughout the West territory

Develop and execute account-specific business plans for the assigned West portfolio, including major California public plans, Blue plans, regional payers, and provider-sponsored organizations, to support rapid and durable access for approved products

Profile each account's formulary and medical policy review process, utilization management requirements, decision makers, and geographic reach; identify and address launch barriers before P&T and coverage reviews

Coordinate with Medical, HEOR, Marketing, Trade, Pricing and Contracting, Field Reimbursement, Sales, and Operations to deliver the clinical and economic value story and resolve access issues

Communicate payer policy and coverage changes to field teams, support appropriate pull-through after access wins, and maintain current knowledge of relevant state Medicaid policy and regional market dynamics

Where You’ll Work 

This is a remote, field-based role covering New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado, Utah, Nevada, Wyoming, California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Alaska, and Hawaii, with a strong preference for candidates who live within the geography. The aligned portfolio includes major California public plans, Blue plans, regional payers, provider-sponsored plans, Medicaid programs, and IDNs. Kaiser Permanente is a priority relationship for this position.

Who You Are

Education: BA/BS degree required

Experience: Minimum of 10 years of biotech/pharmaceutical experience, including at least five years in regional payer account management. Demonstrated rare disease launch, contracting, and pull-through experience with regional payers, Medicaid, IDNs, and Centers of Excellence required

Kaiser relationships: Current, established relationships with Kaiser Permanente decision makers are required, including contacts in pharmacy, medical policy, formulary/P&T, finance, and DEC relationships

Skills: Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently and in a team environment

Solid understanding of the Payer sector, including knowledge of Medical/Pharmacy Benefit Designs, current legislation, and Medicaid (Managed/FFS)

Excellent analytical skills and the ability to develop sound strategies in response to the current healthcare marketplace

Superior communication (oral and written) and teamwork skills to effectively contribute across cross-functional teams

Established relationships across major West regional payers, Medicaid organizations, and IDNs beyond Kaiser strongly preferred

Ability to understand and present complex clinical data for approved indications

Travel: 50-60%

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$235,000—$270,000 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 

By applying, you acknowledge that BridgeBio will process your personal information as described in our Global Candidate Privacy Notice. Questions or requests: dataprivacy@bridgebio.com

Source: BridgeBio Pharma careers (Greenhouse)

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