Associate Director/Director, Strategy

Associate Director/Director, Strategy & Operations AI Initiatives
In 2015, we pioneered a moneyball for biotech approach, pooling projects and promising early-stage research from academia 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.
and help reengineer the future of biopharma.
The Associate Director/Director, Strategy & Operations AI Initiatives will play a critical role in the delivery and adoption of AI-enabled solutions that accelerate how BridgeBio works across R&D, G&A, and Commercial. This high-impact role will scope high-ROI use cases, run rapid prototypes through to scaled deployment, and establish right-sized implementation and governance structures. You will partner cross-functionally to remove bottlenecks, stand up practical copilots and analytics, measure outcomes (cycle-time, quality, cost, compliance), and drive change management so AI becomes a durable advantage for BridgeBio and the patients we serve. Strategic Planning and Execution
Work with the CEO, Chief of Staff, Chief People Officer, and BridgeBio AI Taskforce to set the company\'s strategic vision on AI and identify the highest-impact projects for the business
Define and run lightweight operating mechanisms (intake/triage, sprint cadences, stage gates, risk reviews, release and enablement plans)
Program Delivery and Cross-functional Partnership
Lead end-to-end delivery of high-priority, select AI initiatives: problem framing, rapid prototyping/POC, validation, pilot, and scaled deployment with clear acceptance and success criteria. Remove blockers, manage RAID (risks, assumptions, issues, dependencies), and ensure initiatives land with durable ownership and support
Develop and deliver executive-level materials that synthesize technical and business content into clear, concise, and actionable narratives for leadership, the Board of Directors, and cross-functional teams
Translate between scientific, clinical, technical, and business stakeholders to drive alignment and decisions; Create playbooks, enablement assets, and job aids that support adoption and change management across functions
Be an AI evangelist, inspiring and empowering teams across the company to embrace AI as a core enabler of growth and innovation
External Landscape Mapping and Vendor Strategy
Maintain a comprehensive view of the AI landscape. Follow thought leaders, blogs, and progress from leading companies in the space
Identify peer companies that are on the leading edge of AI innovation and integrate best practices
Evaluate platforms and vendors; align with enterprise architecture and data governance. This is a fully in-person role and requires in-office collaboration every day in our San Francisco or Palo Alto Office. Some amount of travel to conferences and vendors will be required.
Bachelors degree in the Life Sciences or Computer Science
~ 35+ years of professional experience across strategy & operations, product operations, transformation initiatives, or consulting
~ Proven track record delivering AI/ML or GenAI initiatives from POC to scaled adoption with real business impact
~ Deep passion for AI and how it can be applied across the work of a biopharma company to expedite the development of meaningful medicines
~ Knowledge of technical developments and industry trends, with a broad network across the biotech and/or tech industries
~ Ability to translate between scientific, technical, and business audiences
~ Passion for helping patients and accelerating the development of life-changing medicines

Employee stock purchase program
~ Comprehensive health care with 100% premiums covered - no cost to you and dependents
~ Hybrid work model - employees have the autonomy in where and how they do their work
~ Flex spending accounts & company-provided group term life & disability
~ Subsidized lunch via Forkable on days worked from our office