Senior Scientist / Associate Director, Drug Product Manufacturing

BridgeBio Pharma
San Francisco, CA
Hybrid

Who this role is best for

Best suited to candidates with pharmaceutical industry experience and technical expertise in CMC manufacturing working in a hybrid environment with a focus on small molecule solid oral dosage forms.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 8+ years in pharmaceutical manufacturing and a track record of CMC and quality oversight
    — “Minimum of eight (8) years of experience within the pharmaceutical industry required”
  • Individuals who have served as technical liaisons with contract manufacturing organizations
    — “Prior experience as a liaison with solid oral dosage form contract manufacturing organizations required”
  • Professionals adept at technical collaboration across CMC, Quality Assurance, and Supply Chain teams
    — “You will work with colleagues in CMC, Supply Chain Operations, Quality Assurance and CMC-regulatory Affairs”

Things to consider

  • Requires significant in-office presence despite hybrid work flexibility
    — “This is a hybrid role and requires in-office collaboration 2-3x per week in our San Francisco Office”
  • Travel expectations may impact work-life balance
    — “Ability to periodically travel (up to 30%)”

How to stand out

  • Highlight prior experience with cGMP compliance and batch release activities
    — “Experience with cGMP quality oversight and on floor production support required”
  • Emphasize technical leadership in cross-functional drug product manufacturing projects
    — “You will be responsible for the oversight of commercial drug product manufacturing at contract manufacturing organizations”
  • Demonstrate proficiency in root-cause analysis and CAPA planning
    — “Participate & provide input to root-cause analysis and CAPA plans”
  • Showcase skills in trend analysis and continuous improvement in manufacturing contexts
    — “Perform trend analysis of testing and process data for commercial drug products and participate in continuous improvement projects”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • oversee commercial drug product manufacturing
  • coordinate investigations at external sites
Typical background
8+ years of experience in pharmaceutical industrydegree in life sciences or engineering

Skills & requirements

Required

Drug Product ManufacturingCMC ManufacturingCgmp RegulationsQuality Management SystemsRoot Cause Analysis

Preferred

AI In Biotech

Stack & domain

Commercial Drug Product ManufacturingCMC ManufacturingAnalytical ActivitiesCgmp RegulationsQuality Management SystemsSolid Oral Dosage Form Contract ManufacturingCommunicationProblem-solvingLeadershipTeamworkOwnershipTechnical WritingPharmaceutical IndustryDrug Product ManufacturingCmc-regulatory Affairs

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. 

Company Overview

Calcilytix

What You’ll Do

You will be responsible for the oversight of commercial drug product manufacturing at contract manufacturing organizations while facilitating global commercial drug product disposition. You will also work with colleagues in CMC, Supply Chain Operations, Quality Assurance and CMC-regulatory Affairs, while serving as an important point of technical contact between Calcilytix and contract manufacturing organizations.

Responsibilities

Person-in-plant oversight of the clinical and commercial drug product manufacturing process at CMOs (especially for small molecule solid oral dosage forms)

Perform activities related to batch review & release

Participate & provide input to root-cause analysis and CAPA plans

Participate in process confirmations, change controls, & quality oversight

Coordinate investigations at external sites related to OOS/OOT, deviations, and unexpected analytical results

Perform trend analysis of testing and process data for commercial drug products and participate in continuous improvement projects

Generate batch genealogy for commercial materials

Where You’ll Work 

This is a hybrid role and requires in-office collaboration 2-3x per week in our San Francisco Office. 

Who You Are

BA/BS degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, or related field required

Minimum of eight (8) years of experience within the pharmaceutical industry required

Solid understanding of CMC manufacturing and analytical activities required in commercial drug product manufacturing, including knowledge of cGMP regulations.

Experience with cGMP quality oversight and on floor production support required

Understanding of Quality Management Systems required

Prior experience as a liaison with solid oral dosage form contract manufacturing organizations required

Ability to periodically travel (up to 30%)

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 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

Health & Wellbeing:

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

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$175,000—$185,000 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 

Source: BridgeBio Pharma careers (Greenhouse)

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