Director, Government Affairs

Role Summary

Director of Government Affairs to represent BridgeBio’s voice in federal policy discussions and decisions that impact drug development, innovation, and access to treatments. Reporting to the Executive Director, Government Affairs, you will help craft and execute BridgeBio’s federal engagement strategy, leveraging and building trusted relationships with key policymakers to advance BridgeBio’s priorities in Washington and beyond. This position is part of the Policy & Advocacy team, collaborating with all departments to address ongoing and emerging policy issues.

Responsibilities

• Develop and drive the execution of BridgeBio’s federal government affairs strategy, representing the company before Congress, federal agencies, and relevant industry groups to advance BridgeBio’s policy priorities
• Maintain and forge strong relationships and engage with federal legislators, staff, and Administration officials to ensure BridgeBio can have a voice in important policy discussions and decisions that impact drug development, innovation, and access to treatments
• Monitor, forecast, and interpret emerging legislative and policy developments to anticipate potential impacts on BridgeBio’s business, pipeline, and patients, advising internal colleagues on proactive engagement strategies
• Partner with internal stakeholders (e.g., Regulatory Affairs, Commercial, Corporate Communications, Patient Advocacy, and affiliate teams) to integrate government affairs insights into business and pipeline planning for early-stage, late-stage, and product-launch efforts
• Educate stakeholders on federal legislative and administrative policy proposals that could impact BridgeBio
• Prepare policy briefings, materials, and talking points to support company leadership and affiliate teams
• Contribute to the company’s Political Action Committee (PAC) strategy and engagement, ensuring alignment with policy goals

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience within Congress, a pharma/biotech policy advocacy organization, or government relations
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in public policy, law, political science, or related experience
• Strong understanding of legislative and regulatory processes and a track record of building and sustaining top-tier relationships with key federal policymakers
• Knowledge of the health care system and key policies relevant to the biopharmaceutical sector
• Established relationships within the U.S. Congress and federal officials
• Highly organized and self-directed, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• A natural collaborator and communicator who can translate complex policy issues into clear, actionable insights for internal teams
• A passion for celebrating science and helping patients