[Hiring] Senior Medical Science Liaison @BridgeBio Pharma

Role Description

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.

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is a field-based scientific expert and a core member of our Medical Affairs team, supporting scientific excellence and rapid execution to advance patient care. This role is offered at two levels, MSL and Senior MSL, with placement determined by depth of experience and demonstrated performance. Responsibilities are shared across both levels.

What You'll Do

• Develop and maintain relationships with healthcare professionals, clinical care sites, and key stakeholders within the assigned territory.
• Become an expert in the therapeutic area, identify educational gaps in the community, and stay current on developments through literature review and medical congress participation.
• Serve as the primary and credible source of balanced medical and scientific information for healthcare providers in the geography.
• Compliantly educate and engage in scientific exchange, deliver medical presentations, gather insights, and respond to healthcare provider requests for information.
• Develop and implement a territory-specific medical plan, and contribute to the strategic development of territory plans aligned with overall medical affairs strategy and evidence generation needs.
• Lead cross-functional collaborations within the assigned therapeutic area and serve as a key advisor to internal stakeholders, aligning field insights to medical strategy.
• Lead the strategic planning, execution, and post-congress analysis of scientific congresses, delivering executive-level summaries that translate key findings into actionable insights.
• Contribute proactively to the development of scientific and medical content, including slide decks, FAQs, training materials, and other field-facing collateral, and participate in cross-functional strategic initiatives and project workstreams.
• Collaborate with clinical development on research initiatives, including investigator identification, site identification, and investigator-sponsored trial processes.
• Mentor and support peer MSLs, fostering knowledge transfer and professional development.
• Represent BridgeBio at major scientific conferences and external forums, enhancing company visibility and impact.

Qualifications

• PharmD, PhD, MD, or other advanced healthcare degree; candidates with other degrees and relevant experience will be considered.
• MSL: minimum of 2 years of experience in a clinical patient care role, medical affairs, or field medical role, with a verifiable record of high performance.
• Senior MSL: 4+ years of medical affairs or field medical experience, with a verifiable record of high performance.
• Strong interpersonal communication, presentation, and networking skills.
• Ability to engage in scientific dialogue and present complex information clearly and concisely.
• Exceptional teaching and scientific communication skills, and strong relationship-building skills with industry and academic thought leaders.
• Understanding of clinical research and pharmaceutical product development processes.
• Proven ability to collaborate across functions and adapt to a dynamic environment.
• Proven leadership capability in project teams, including MSLs and cross-functional groups.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently, with a high degree of autonomy and accountability for territory and therapeutic area outcomes.
• Prior experience in rare diseases, cardiology, or neurology preferred.

Requirements

• U.S.-based, field-based remote position requiring 50–75% travel (averaging three days per week), including evenings, weekends, and quarterly visits to our San Francisco office.
• Gulf Territory: Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, and the Florida Panhandle.

Benefits

• 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.
• Career pathing through regular feedback, continuous education and professional development programs via LinkedIn Learning, LifeLabs, & BetterUp Coaching.
• Celebration of strong performance with financial rewards, peer-to-peer recognition, and growth opportunities.