Associate Director/Director, Strategy & Operations – AI Initiatives

Role Summary

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.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning and Execution
  • Work with the CEO, Chief of Staff, Chief People Officer, and BridgeBio AI Taskforce to set the company‚Äôs strategic vision on AI and identify the highest-impact projects to 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. Collaborate with IT, People Team, and Functional stakeholders
  • Remove blockers, manage RAID (risks, assumptions, issues, dependencies), and ensure initiatives land with durable ownership and support
• Stakeholder Communication
  • 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; regularly report impact metrics and use feedback loops to surface and communicate lessons learned
  • 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; negotiate scope, timelines, and pricing; align with enterprise architecture and data governance. Make Buy vs. Build recommendations

Qualifications

• Bachelor‚Äôs degree in the Life Sciences or Computer Science
• A higher degree or equivalent, such as an M.S., M.B.A., M.D., Ph.D., or related, is preferred
• 3‚Äì5+ years of professional experience across strategy & operations, product operations, transformation initiatives, or consulting
• Biopharma industry experience is helpful but is not required
• 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

Skills

• Strategic planning and execution
• Program management and cross-functional collaboration
• Stakeholder communication and storytelling
• Vendor evaluation and landscape mapping
• Change management and adoption enablement

Education

• As listed in Qualifications

Additional Requirements

• In-person role with in-office collaboration daily in San Francisco or Palo Alto; some travel to conferences and vendors