Director, Managed Markets—National Accounts

BridgeBio Pharma
United States
Remote

Who this role is best for

Geared toward seasoned market access professionals comfortable with payer negotiations and cross-functional collaboration, with a preference for candidates who have deep experience in national accounts and rare disease therapies.

Best fit for

  • Seasoned market access professionals with 10+ years in biotech and payer engagement
    — “Minimum of 10 years of biotech/pharmaceutical experience with a strong background in market access and payer engagement”
  • Individuals who can lead complex access strategies for rare disease therapies
    — “Previous experience launching rare disease specialty oral medicines highly desired”

Things to consider

  • This role entails significant travel, with 50-60% of time spent on client sites
    — “This is a field-based role that requires periodic travel”
  • The role is remote-based but demands a hybrid work model with occasional in-office days
    — “Hybrid work model with flexibility”

How to stand out

  • Highlight your experience in leading contract negotiations and cross-functional alignment
    — “Lead contract negotiations, evaluate performance metrics, and ensure organizational alignment”
  • Emphasize your history of building long-term, strategic payer relationships
    — “5+ years of previous national account payer experience with established, deep-rooted relationships across the Optum enterprise including Emisar GPO are required”
  • Showcase your ability to communicate complex clinical data effectively
    — “Ability to understand and present complex clinical data for approved indications”
  • Demonstrate your expertise in Commercial and Medicare Part D managed care processes
    — “Strong understanding of Commercial and Medicare Part D managed care processes”
  • Position yourself as a strategic planner with experience in post-launch strategies
    — “Create and maintain comprehensive account plans supporting launch and post-launch strategies across the BBIO portfolio”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • Develop and maintain senior-level relationships with key stakeholders
  • Lead contract negotiations
  • Create and maintain comprehensive account plans
Typical background
10+ years of biotech/pharmaceutical experienceStrong background in market access and payer engagement

Skills & requirements

Required

Biotech/pharmaceutical ExperienceMarket Access And Payer EngagementAccount ManagementContract NegotiationsStrategic Relationship Building

Preferred

Rare Disease Specialty Oral Medicines

Stack & domain

BiotechPharmaceuticalMarket AccessPayer Engagement

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—National Accounts to lead access strategy and execution with the OptumRx/Emisar account. The Director will develop, execute, and manage strategic relationships with key stakeholders across the Emisar (GPO) and Optum (PBM) books of business, along with their affiliated Commercial and Medicare plan stakeholders, to secure access to the BBIO portfolio of therapies. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong individual account management skills and the ability to influence cross-functionally to support BridgBio’s expanding commercial portfolio. This is a field-based role that requires periodic travel.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain senior-level relationships with Emisar (GPO) and Optum (PBM) books of business across all payer segments and associated plan stakeholders (UHC)

Communicate product clinical and economic value to payers and key decision-makers

Lead contract negotiations, evaluate performance metrics, and ensure organizational alignment

Build credibility with internal partners in Market Access and across multiple sales organizations

Create and maintain comprehensive account plans supporting launch and post-launch strategies across the BBIO portfolio

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

Monitor sales implications for each payer negotiation and take action to implement push and pull through strategies cross-functionally

Collaborate closely with Regional DMM team to ensure alignment on National Account strategy, and implications to downstream regional accounts

Present account strategy and status updates regularly across the BridgeBio organization and affiliate partners

Where You’ll Work 

This is a remote, field-based role with occasional travel to the Corporate office in San Francisco.

Who You Are

Education: BA/BS degree required

Experience: Minimum of 10 years of biotech/pharmaceutical experience with a strong background in market access and payer engagement

5+ years of previous national account payer experience with established, deep-rooted relationships across the Optum enterprise including Emisar GPO are required

Strong understanding of Commercial and Medicare Part D managed care processes

Previous experience launching rare disease specialty oral medicines highly desired

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

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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