New · posted Oct 31
BridgeBio · Biotechnology
Medical Director, Clinical Science
- Remote, US
- Remote
- Full-time
- Director
The role
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 need
- MD, background or experience in the cardiovascular therapeutic area a plus
- Demonstrated ability to identify latent clinical and patient needs and to develop strategies and tactics to execute
- Strong publication record with experience independently developing scientific content
- Experience designing prospective and retrospective observational clinical studies
- Strong understanding of clinical trial interpretation and evidence development
- Excellent scientific writing and communication skills
- Ability to independently lead complex cross-functional scientific and clinical initiatives
- Demonstrated success building productive external scientific collaborations
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
$325,000—$375,000 USD
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.
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
What you'll do
The Medical Director, Clinical Science will lead high-impact initiatives to advance patient care by identifying clinical opportunities, developing a relevant strategy with supporting scientific programs and high-impact scientific content to accelerate clinical adoption.
Working cross-functionally and with external scientific collaborators, this role will independently lead initiatives to improve patient outcomes through the interface of patient-product evidence.
The role requires a physician with clinical experience who is capable of developing scientific strategies that have the highest patient impact, generating related scientific content, leading external collaborations, and driving clinically meaningful programs from concept through execution.
Clinical Strategy
- Execute opportunity identification and lead high patient-impact clinical initiatives
- Develop strategies to optimize patient outcomes
- Translate emerging scientific opportunities into actionable clinical programs
Scientific Leadership & Content Development
- Lead development of scientific content, including abstracts, manuscripts, advisory board materials, executive presentations, and scientific communications
- Serve as scientific content lead for priority congresses and publication programs, partnering with Publications and Medical Information to maximize scientific impact and content amplification
- Develop scientific narratives that support clinicians to optimize patient results
Clinical Programs
- Support and extend the strategy for programs to address latent key clinical challenges
- Design prospective observational clinical studies with external investigators with Evidence Generation, leading protocol development with a lens of clinical relevance, supporting study planning, budgets, and execution in collaboration with internal and external partners
- Lead strategic scientific collaborations and translate scientific progress into executive and Board-level communications, integrating results and insights into adaptive strategies, publications, and future clinical initiatives
Strategic Scientific Partnerships
- Partner with Field Medical to accelerate priority initiatives through targeted scientific engagement, leveraging strategic relationships to build alignment around key patient-oriented initiatives (e.g., women, comorbid CKD)
- Support focused advisory boards, scientific roundtables, and targeted regional initiatives and programs to lend clinical expertise
- Develop new scientific concepts and collaborations to expand BridgeBio’s patient impact
Where You'll Work
This is a U.S.-based remote role that will require as needed visits to our San Francisco Office, as well as periodic travel for investigator meetings and scientific congresses.
Pay and benefits
$325,000 – $375,000 a year
Employer providedFinancial & 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
100%
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
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Job intelligence
The context around this role
Live data · October 31, 2026
Salary intelligence
How the pay compares
This role's midpoint is 17% above the US median for Clinical Development roles at this level.
This roleEmployer provided
Director roles in the US93 roles publishing pay
| Annual base pay | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| This role | $325,000 | — | $375,000 |
| All US (middle half) | $258,000 | $298,000 | $318,500 |
This role: BridgeBio's own published range. Comparisons: the base pay employers published on open Clinical Development roles at the same level on Regulatory Jobs, October 31, 2026. Nothing is estimated.
Career trajectory
Where this role sits in Clinical Development
The general path across 116 open Clinical Development roles on Regulatory Jobs, with the titles they carry most. Not BridgeBio's own promotion track.
Skills DNA
What this role leans on
How many of the posting's 32 duty, requirement and summary lines touch each area. The posting's emphasis, not a proficiency score.
- Collaboration and leadership16
- Clinical trial conduct4
- Documentation and SOPs2
- Investigations and CAPA2
- Lab testing and methods1
Company hiring pulse
BridgeBio on Regulatory Jobs
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- Open roles
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By discipline
- Clinical3 75%
- Regulatory1 25%
By level
- Director2 50%
- Senior & Principal2 50%
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Medical Director, Clinical Science at BridgeBio
Open until filled. $325K–$375K a year, employer provided.