Director/Sr. Director, People Business Partner San Francisco, CA/Hybrid - BridgeBio Pharma

BridgeBio is a biopharmaceutical company founded to discover, create, test, and deliver transformative medicines to treat patients who suffer from genetic diseases and cancers with clear genetic drivers. We bridge the gap between remarkable advancements in genetic science in academic institutions and the delivery of meaningful medicines to patients. Founded in 2015, the company has built a portfolio of 20+ drug development programs ranging from preclinical to late-stage development in multiple therapeutic areas including genetic dermatology, precision oncology, cardiology, endocrinology, neurology, pulmonology, and renal disease, with two approved drugs.

Our focus on scientific excellence and rapid execution aims to translate today’s discoveries into tomorrow’s medicines. We have U.S. offices in San Francisco, Palo Alto, and Raleigh, with small satellites in other parts of the country. We also have international offices in Montreal, Canada, and Zurich, Switzerland, and are expanding across Europe.

Someone that thrives in a rapidly changing, ambiguous environment. Embraces change, is continuously learning, and approaches each day with an improvement-focused mindset. You are a culture champion, talent identifier, performance overseer, and services beacon where execution is always the goal. You will play a critical role in aligning People strategies with business objectives to drive organizational performance. Acting as a trusted advisor, the People Partner collaborates with senior leaders and key stakeholders to provide strategic HR guidance and support across multiple business functions. This position requires deep expertise in HR practices, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to influence business decisions to drive sustainable growth and a high-performing culture. The ideal candidate will have experience working for a public company in the life sciences sector.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business leaders to understand organizational goals, challenges, and opportunities; advise on People strategies that support business success
• Serve as a trusted advisor and coach to senior leaders, providing insights on employee engagement, retention, performance management, and organizational development
• Lead People programs within client group talent management initiatives, including performance management, workforce planning, succession planning, leadership development
• Partner with COEs with administering people-related programs, compensation, community, benefits and leave of absence, workforce analytics
• Address complex employee relations issues and ensure compliance with company policies, labor laws, and regulations. Provide guidance to managers on conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, and performance improvement plans
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition teams to develop and execute effective recruitment strategies, ensuring the attraction of top-tier talent
• Analyze turnover data and identify root causes; recommend and implement strategies to improve employee retention
• Lead initiatives to enhance organizational design, optimize team structures, and ensure efficient business operations
• Support change management efforts during organizational transitions, acquisitions, or other business transformations
• Partner with legal, ensuring adherence to employment laws and company policies
• Foster strong relationships across business units, ensuring that People priorities are understood and supported by leadership

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

Education, Experience & Skills Requirements

• Minimum of 5+ years of progressive HR experience with at least 10 years in a strategic HRBP role
• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent experience
• Experience working in a Life Sciences organization with a commercialized product a plus
• Strong knowledge of HR best practices, employment law, and organizational development principles
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to build strong relationships at all levels of the organization, from executives to individual contributors
• High level of business acumen and ability to align HR initiatives with business objectives
• Strong data analysis skills with the ability to leverage metrics to drive decision-making
• 10-15% travel

What We Offer

• Patient Days, where we are fortunate to hear directly from individuals living with the conditions we are seeking to impact throughout the year and learn how we can improve our efforts
• A culture inspired by our values: put patients first, think independently, be radically transparent, every minute counts, and let the science speak
• An unyielding commitment to always putting patients first. Learn more about how we do this here
• A decentralized model that enables our program teams to focus on advancing science and helping patients. Our affiliate structure is designed to eliminate bureaucracy and put decision-making power in the hands of those closest to the science
• A place where you own the vision – both for your program and your own career path
• A collaborative, fast-paced, data-driven environment where we inspire ourselves and each other to always perform at the top of our game
• Access to learning and development resources to help you get in the best professional shape of your life
• Robust and market-competitive compensation & benefits package (Base, Performance Bonus, Equity, health, welfare & retirement programs)
• Flexible PTO
• Rapid career advancement for strong performers
• Potential ability to work on multiple BridgeBio Pharma programs across multiple therapeutic areas over time
• Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

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.