Talent Acquisition Partner (Contract)

BridgeBio Pharma
San Francisco +1 more
HybridCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for candidates with life sciences industry experience who leverage data and AI tools to drive strategic talent initiatives, and who are comfortable with hybrid work models requiring on-site presence in San Francisco or Palo Alto.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with a background in life sciences and a track record of strategic hiring for high-impact roles
    — “life sciences industry experience is required”
  • Professionals who have demonstrated ability to optimize talent workflows using AI and automation tools
    — “curiosity and experimentation—including the ethical & thoughtful use of AI to improve clarity, speed, and quality of work”
  • Individuals with a strong grasp of market intelligence and the ability to translate it into actionable hiring strategies
    — “Strong grasp of competitive hiring landscapes and ability to translate trends into actionable strategies”

Things to consider

  • Requires on-site presence three days a week in either San Francisco or Palo Alto
    — “This position requires on-site presence three days a week in our San Francisco or Palo Alto Offices”
  • Candidates must be prepared to work in a hybrid model with a significant in-office component
    — “Hybrid work model with flexibility”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience in strategic talent planning and cross-functional collaboration in your resume and interview responses
    — “Strategic Talent Partnership & Planning”
  • Demonstrate your ability to pilot emerging AI tools and improve hiring efficiency in your application materials
    — “Evaluate and pilot emerging technologies to enhance efficiency and innovation in hiring”
  • Showcase your understanding of competitive hiring trends and how you've used them to shape talent strategies
    — “Identify and develop key external market insights such as industry, talent and competitive trends that will inform talent strategy”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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

What success looks like

  • innovating talent strategy
  • enhancing candidate experience
  • optimizing talent workflows
Typical background
talent acquisitionrecruitment

Skills & requirements

Required

Talent AcquisitionStrategic Talent PartnershipCandidate ExperienceEmployer BrandingData-driven Talent InsightsAi-enabled Process Optimization

Preferred

AI In HRData Analytics

Stack & domain

GreenhouseWorkdayAi-enabled ToolsData AnalyticsTalent StrategySourcing And Go-to-market StrategiesStrategic ThinkingProblem-solvingTeamworkCommunicationLeadershipCuriosityExperimentationTalent AcquisitionRecruitmentEmployer BrandingCandidate ExperienceData-driven Talent InsightsAi-enabled Process Optimization

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. 

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: 

You'll serve as an embedded talent partner to innovate, build and execute on talent strategy. You'll harness data, AI‑enabled tools and systems (e.g., Greenhouse, Workday) to focus on high‑impact initiatives—spending less time on transactional tasks, and deliver on strategic talent initiatives, and executive-level partnership with the business, such as sourcing and go-to-market strategies.

Where You'll Work

This position requires on-site presence three days a week in our San Francisco or Palo Alto Offices

Core Responsibilities

Strategic Talent Partnership & Planning

Act as a Strategic Partner to business leaders, leveraging data/analytics to innovate and shape hiring strategies that align with both short‑term needs and long‑term business goals

Candidate Experience & Employer Brand

Champion an exceptional and engaging candidate and hiring manager experience across all stages—from sourcing to offer and onboarding.

Amplify employer brand through strategic messaging across social media, networks, and events

Data-Driven Talent Insights

Identify and develop key external market insights such as industry, talent and competitive trends that will inform talent strategy

AI-Enabled Process Optimization

Continuously improve tools usage (e.g., automation, AI workflows in Greenhouse, Workday, etc.) to streamline talent workflows, reduce/eliminate manual/administrative tasks, and elevate talent acquisition capabilities

Evaluate and pilot emerging technologies to enhance efficiency and innovation in hiring

Cross-Functional Enablement

Partner across the People Team and Cross-functional stakeholders to ensure alignment throughout hiring process

Who You Are

Experience: 8+ years as a strategic talent acquisition partner; life sciences industry experience is required.

Partnering Skills: Demonstrated success partnering with senior leadership on strategic hiring solutions, talent mapping, and process optimization.

Systems & AI Savvy: Deep expertise with cutting edge, innovative ATS and learning agility and curiosity for applying AI or automation tools to elevate talent workflows

Analytical & Tech‑Fluent: Advanced data intuition with proven skills in reporting, dashboards, talent analytics, and influencing business insights.

Market Intelligence: Strong grasp of competitive hiring landscapes and ability to translate trends into actionable strategies.

Communication & Influence: Exceptional communicator with credibility at all levels and ability to drive consensus and strategic action.

As 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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