Senior Director, Regional Field Medical Science Liaison, West

BridgeBio

Senior Director managing Regional Field Medical Science Liaison Team at BridgeBio Pharma. Coordinating field activities and developing medical strategies for rare diseases.

Posted 7/18/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $265,000 - $300,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in medical affairs with a focus on team leadership, strategic direction for MSL development, and effective communication of scientific information. Proven ability to build relationships with healthcare professionals and manage clinical research processes.

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Medical Affairs ExperienceLeadership SkillsClinical Research ExpertiseInterpersonal CommunicationTherapeutic Area Knowledge

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Hard Skills

MSL DevelopmentData TrackingScientific PresentationsKOL EngagementClinical Trial AssistancePharmaceutical Product DevelopmentResearch Project IdentificationNetworkingTeaching SkillsQuantitative Analysis

Soft Skills

Team ManagementRelationship BuildingOrganizational SkillsAdaptabilityCommunication Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

MDPhDPharmDGenetic Counseling

Industry Keywords

Rare DiseaseCardiologyNeurologyHealthcare ProfessionalsScientific CongressesMedical InformationTherapy ExpertiseInvestigator-Sponsored TrialsSite ProfilingMedical Objectives

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Recruiting, training, developing, and managing a team of high-performing MSLs
Fostering a team culture of accountability and develop a proactive approach to growing skillsets
Provide strategic direction for MSL development and execution of comprehensive territory medical plans that align with medical objectives
Ensure high quality presentations and interactions through quantitative and qualitative MSL data tracking
Be instrumental in internal training and communication. Knowledge sharing, including KOL and site profiling, and education both internally and externally will be a crucial area of responsibility
Developing relationships with various healthcare professionals and providing them with credible, fair, balanced, scientific information about product development, research activities, and therapy(s)
Be a significant source of balanced medical information for HCPs and will be skilled in issues management and addressing unsolicited questions about safety and potential off-label use of products based on available scientific data
Expected to become and lead teams to become a therapeutic area and product expert. This will be evidenced by regular review of relevant literature and participation in scientific congresses and conferences, including therapeutic area training sessions, to establish and maintain an up-to-date knowledge base
Assist in identifying potential investigators and research projects. This may include assistance with the investigator-sponsored trial process, sponsored study site identification, recruitment strategies, and collaboration with clinical operations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Candidates with an MD, PhD, PharmD, Genetic Counseling as well as other advanced healthcare degrees will be considered
3+ years medical affairs or field medical experience with a verifiable record of high performance
Exceptional leadership skills, 2+ years of people management experience required
Prior experience in rare disease, cardiology or neurology preferred
Excellent interpersonal communication and presentation skills (including networking)
Proven ability to create and sustain relationships with industry leaders
Able to participate in a scientific dialogue with KOL’s and researchers
Excellent teaching skills and ability to present and discuss scientific material clearly and concisely
Skilled in clinical research and an understanding of the process of pharmaceutical product development and approval
Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize and work effectively with minimal supervision in a constantly changing environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
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