Director, Field Reimbursement - East

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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, Field Reimbursement - East (Skeletal Dysplasia’s) to provide leadership and strategic oversight for field-based access and reimbursement activities across a rare conditions portfolio. This role is designed as a leadership-focused position with player-coach responsibilities, supporting team development and selective hands-on involvement in complex access situations.

The Director, Field Reimbursement will lead a team of Access & Reimbursement professionals (ARDs) responsible for executing provider-facing reimbursement education, identifying access barriers, and supporting compliant family access solutions. The role requires strong people leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and deep expertise in U.S. reimbursement pathways.

This position reports into Market Access Leadership and works closely with Commercial, Medical, Compliance, Legal, Trade, and Family Services teams.

Responsibilities

Field Reimbursement Leadership

• Lead and execute access and reimbursement strategy aligned with BridgeBio objective
• Provide strategic direction and oversight for provider-facing reimbursement and access support
• Identify access challenges across payer environments and drive compliant solutions
• Serve as a senior subject matter expert on payer coverage, prior authorization, appeals, and reimbursement pathways

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Field Reimbursement Manager’s (FRM’s) professionals
• Establish performance expectations, provide ongoing feedback, and support professional development
• Ensure consistent execution of access processes, tools, and compliance standards
• Foster a collaborative, family-focused, and accountable team culture

Player-Coach Responsibilities

• Maintain selective involvement in high-priority, complex, or escalated access and reimbursement cases
• Provide hands-on expertise in challenging situations where senior leadership support is required
• Model best-in-class, compliant field execution for the team

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Insights

• Partner with Commercial, Medical, Family Services, Compliance, Legal, Trade, and Market Access teams
• Share de-identified field insights related to payer trends, access barriers, and process gaps
• Contribute to the development and refinement of access strategies, tools, and field materials

Compliance & Ethical Standards

• Ensure all access and reimbursement activities adhere to company policies and applicable laws, including HIPAA and OIG guidance
• Maintain appropriate handling of family information and ensure compliant, non-promotional engagement
• Serve as a role model for ethical behavior and compliance standards

Where You'll Work

This is a U.S.-based field role requiring approximately 60% domestic travel based on business needs.

Who You Are

Required

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 8–10+ years of experience in biotech or pharmaceutical industry with a focus on reimbursement, market access, or family services
• Demonstrated experience leading, coaching, or developing field-based reimbursement and family access teams
• Strong understanding of U.S. payer environments, including commercial and government plans
• Experience working with specialty pharmacies and patient services hubs

Preferred

• MBA or RN preferred
• Rare condition experience
• Product launch experience
• You have demonstrated curiosity and adaptability in adopting AI-powered tools and technologies

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. …