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.
No matter your role at BridgeBio, successful team members are:
• Patient Champions, who put patients first and uphold strict ethical standards
• Entrepreneurial Operators who drive toward practical solutions and have an ownership mindset
• Truth Seekers, who are detailed, rational, and humble problem solvers
• Individuals Who Inspire Excellence in themselves and those around them
• High-quality executors who execute against goals and milestones with quality, precision, and speed
BridgeBio offers a progressive career path for Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs), including three distinct levels: Medical Science Liaison (MSL), Senior Medical Science Liaison (Senior MSL), and Executive Medical Science Liaison (Executive MSL).
Each role is integral to our Medical Affairs team, supporting scientific excellence and rapid execution to advance patient care. The following sections outline responsibilities, qualifications, and expectations for each level, emphasizing differences in scope, leadership, experience, and impact.
Medical Science Liaison (MSL) Responsibilities:
• Develop and maintain relationships with healthcare professionals, clinical care sites, and key
stakeholders within assigned territory
• Become an expert in the therapeutic area, identify educational gaps in the community, and stay updated 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 geography
• Compliantly educate and engage in scientific exchange, deliver medical presentations, gather insights, and respond to healthcare provider requests for information
• Develop and implement field territory-specific medical plan aligned with overall medical affairs strategy and evidence generation needs
• Assist in identifying potential investigators and facilitate participation in clinical research
projects
• Represent BridgeBio at major scientific conferences and external forums, enhancing company visibility and impact
Senior Medical Science Liaison (Senior MSL)
Expanded responsibilities include regional leadership and mentoring:
• Lead cross-functional collaborations within assigned therapeutic areas, contributing to strategic development of medical territory plans
• Mentor and support peer MSLs, fostering knowledge transfer and professional development
• Serve as a regional expert and key advisor to internal stakeholders, helping align field insights to medical strategy-sort of adds to bullet
• Actively lead strategic planning, execution, and post-congress analysis of scientific congress to deliver an executive-level summary that translates key findings into actionable insights
• Participates proactively in the development of content for medical affairs collateral and
contribute to strategic project workstreams
• Collaborate with clinical development for research initiatives, including site identification and
investigator-sponsored trial processes as needed
• Contributes to the development of scientific and medical content, including slide decks, FAQs, training materials, and other field-facing collateral. Participates proactively in cross-functional strategic initiatives and project workstreams
This role reports to the Area MSL Director - West and is a U.S-based remote (field-based) role
that will require travel 50-75% (aver 3 days/week), including evenings, weekends, and quarterly visits to our San Francisco Office. Travel will vary based on territory size and business needs.
• PharmD, Ph.D., MD, or other advanced healthcare degrees with relevant experience will be
considered
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in clinical patient care role, medical affairs or field medical roles 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.
• Proven ability to collaborate across functions and adapt to a dynamic environment
• Prior experience in rare diseases, cardiology, or neurology is preferred
Additional Senior Medical Science Liaison Qualifications:
• 3+ years of medical affairs or field medical experience with a verifiable record of high performance is preferred, or at least 2 years of other relevant clinical or healthcare experience will be considered
• Understanding of clinical research and pharmaceutical product development processes
• Exhibit organizational skills, adaptability, and ability to work independently
• Demonstrated high performance in medical affairs with significant experience in rare diseases, cardiology, or neurology preferred
• Proven leadership capability in project teams, including MSLs and cross-functional groups
• Exceptional teaching and scientific communication skills
• Strong relationship-building skills with industry and academic thought leaders
• Demonstrate increased autonomy and accountability for territory and therapeutic area
outcomes.
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 $190,000—$250,000 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.
For USA based roles:
Financial & Rewards
Health & Well-Being
Skill Development & Career Paths:
BridgeBio finds, develops, and delivers breakthrough medicines for genetic diseases.
Millions worldwide are afflicted with genetic diseases, but small patient populations and industry reluctance to conduct early-stage development means that for many, treatments have not been forthcoming. We are committed to bridging this gap: between business case and scientific possibility, between patient and hope. BridgeBio creates a bridge from remarkable advancements in genetic science to patients with unmet needs via the entrepreneurial engine required to make life-changing medicines as rapidly as possible.
BridgeBio is committed to developing leaders as well as drugs. We are looking for individuals whose passion for creating life-changing medicines will inspire hands-on engagement and the dogged pursuit of novel solutions in the face of adversity.
