Associate Director / Director, Strategy & Operations – AI Initiatives

Associate Director / Director, Strategy & Operations – AI Initiatives

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 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.

What You\'ll Do

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. The role will report to the Chief of Staff to the CEO with dotted line reporting to the Chief People Officer.

Responsibilities

• 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

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. Collaborate with IT, People Team, and Functional stakeholders

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

Maintain a comprehensive view of the AI landscape. Follow thought leaders, blogs, and progress from leading companies in the space

Where You\'ll Work

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.

Who You Are

Rewarding Those Who Make the Mission Possible

We have high expectations for our team members. We make sure those working hard for patients are rewarded and cared for in return.

Salary : $185,000 - $275,000 USD

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