Senior Manager, Medical Affairs Operations

BridgeBio Pharma
San Francisco, CA
Career-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Medical affairs professionals with project management experience in biotech will find this hybrid role emphasizes cross-functional coordination and operational execution.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 5+ years in medical affairs operations or clinical program management in biotech or pharma
    — “5+ years of experience in Medical Affairs operations, medical or clinical program management”
  • Individuals who have scaled operational infrastructure in high-growth or launch-stage environments
    — “Experience building or scaling Medical Affairs operational infrastructure where processes did not previously exist”
  • Professionals with a track record of managing complex logistics for scientific congresses and advisory boards
    — “Proven congress or large-meeting logistics experience, including vendor management and materials coordination”

Things to consider

  • The role requires in-office collaboration 2-3x per week in San Francisco
    — “hybrid role requiring in-office collaboration 2-3x per week in our San Francisco Office”
  • Up to 25% travel is expected for congresses, advisory boards, and KOL engagements
    — “Travel up to 25% is expected for scientific congresses, advisory boards”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience managing budget, forecasts, and vendor contracts across departments
    — “Demonstrated experience managing budgets, forecasts, purchase orders”
  • Emphasize track record of executing advisory boards and congress logistics from start to finish
    — “Hands-on experience executing advisory boards, sponsorships, grants”
  • Showcase ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and ensure compliance with industry codes
    — “Working knowledge of pharmaceutical compliance requirements (PhRMA Code, Sunshine Act)”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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

What success looks like

  • Successfully coordinated Medical Affairs activities
  • Managed contract workflow and logistical organization
  • Maintained master activity calendar
Typical background
Experience in project managementStrong organizational skills

Skills & requirements

Required

Project ManagementBudget ManagementContract ManagementProcurementVendor CoordinationLogistics CoordinationEvent Management

Preferred

Medical Affairs OperationsCongress Operations

Stack & domain

Medical AffairsProject ManagementContract ManagementVendor CoordinationMLR SubmissionsCongress OperationsLogistics CoordinationScientific Communications

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 

The Senior Manager, Medical Affairs Operations is the operational engine behind execution of the Medical Affairs Function (MAF) plan. This role owns the processes, timelines, tracking, and cross-functional coordination that allow medical strategy to be executed on time, on budget, and in compliance with company SOPs. 

The core of the role is the interface between Medical Affairs and the budget, contracting, and procurement organization. This individual partners directly with cross-functional teams to ensure MAF activities are properly scoped, contracted, funded, tracked, and closed out. This spans MLR submissions, advisory boards, sponsorships, grants, congresses, and vendor engagements. 

This position suits a highly organized project manager who is energized by making complex, multi-stakeholder plans happen. 

Key Responsibilities 

Serve as the primary Medical Affairs liaison to the budget, contracting, and procurement teams to ensure timely and compliant execution of all MAF activities 

Own contract workflow and logistical organization for advisory boards; this involves contract initiation, routing, fair market value documentation, execution, amendments, and close-out along with liaising with vendors for venue and technology needs. 

Coordinate the annual and quarterly MAF planning cycle, driving timelines, templates, inputs, and reviews to keep the process on schedule, spend to date, budget commitments 

Maintain the master MAF activity calendar, including sponsorship submission windows, contracting lead times, and congress sponsorship deadlines, 

Build and maintain a professional society sponsorship entitlement tracker maximizing sponsorship opportunities 

Coordinate logistics for meetings with society and organization leaders on behalf of medical leadership: scheduling, agendas 

Own congress operational execution: meeting room and workspace reservations, badge and registration management, and vendor coordination 

Liaise with scientific communications team to help manage production, shipment, tracking, and on-site delivery of medical and booth materials, with clear ownership of quantities, timelines, and approval status 

Serve as the operational point of contact with congress organizers, hotels, exhibit houses, AV vendors, and logistics providers 

Assist Medical Directors with MLR submissions — compiling submission packages, routing materials, tracking review status, monitoring turnaround times, and following up to keep materials moving 

Where You’ll Work 

This is either a hybrid role requiring in-office collaboration 2-3x per week in our San Francisco Office, or a U.S.-based remote role that will require quarterly, or as needed, visits to our San Francisco Office. 

Travel up to 25% is expected for scientific congresses, advisory boards, company-sponsored symposia, KOL engagements, and key internal meetings. 

Who You Are 

Bachelor’s degree 

5+ years of experience in Medical Affairs operations, medical or clinical program management, or a comparable operations role within pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical device 

Demonstrated experience managing budgets, forecasts, purchase orders, and vendor or contract administration in partnership with Finance and Legal 

Hands-on experience executing advisory boards, sponsorships, grants, or contracted service engagements from initiation through payment and close-out 

Proven congress or large-meeting logistics experience, including vendor management and materials coordination 

Experience supporting or coordinating medical/legal/regulatory review submissions 

Excellent project management skills with a track record of managing multiple concurrent workstreams 

Working knowledge of pharmaceutical compliance requirements (PhRMA Code, Sunshine Act, OIG guidance) as they apply to advisory boards, sponsorships, grants, and HCP engagements  

Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent workstreams  

Strong cross-functional communication and stakeholder management skills, comfortable interacting with both internal leadership and external society representatives 

Preferred 

Experience in a rare disease, launch-stage, or high-growth biotech environment 

Experience building or scaling Medical Affairs operational infrastructure where processes did not previously exist 

Experience managing a sponsorship portfolio and tracking benefit realization 

Familiarity with contract lifecycle management and MLR review platforms 

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$165,000—$190,000 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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