Director, Legal Counsel, International

About BridgeBio Pharma, Inc. 

BridgeBio is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to discovering, developing, and delivering transformative medicines for patients living with genetic diseases and genetically defined cancers. Since our founding in 2015, we have built a diverse portfolio of more than 20 drug development programs, ranging from early discovery to late-stage clinical trials, across multiple therapeutic areas including precision oncology, cardiology, endocrinology, neurology, and renal disease. We have already achieved regulatory approval for three therapies and continue to advance promising science from academia into meaningful treatments for patients worldwide. 

Who We Are 

BridgeBio is a global biotechnology company with our Global Headquarters located in San Francisco, USA, and our International HQ located in Zug, Switzerland. Since establishing our European presence in 2021, we’ve been building empowered, high-performing teams across countries — with experienced colleagues who move quickly, take ownership, and are fueling the company’s international growth. 

At BridgeBio, you’ll find an energetic and collaborative culture where pragmatism meets bold decision-making. We embrace uncertainty with confidence, guided by our commitment to making a meaningful impact for patients. Our people are trusted and empowered, united by urgency, purpose, and the drive to advance science for patients around the world. 

To learn more about our story and company culture, visit us at https://bridgebio.com

What You'll Do

We are looking for a highly motivated, strategic, thoughtful, and pragmatic attorney to join BridgeBio’s Legal & Compliance team. As Director, Legal Counsel, International, reporting to the VP, Associate General Counsel, Legal International, you will serve as a senior legal business partner supporting BridgeBio’s Commercial operations across European markets. You will lead legal support for regional market entry, commercial readiness, and ongoing operations in relevant European markets. This is a senior role combining strategic influence with hands-on legal execution, suited for a pragmatic, business-oriented counsel who thrives in a fast-paced, science-driven biotech environment. The individual will support the local leadership team and all local functions, including Commercial, Medical, Finance, HR, Regulatory, Market Access, to ensuring local law compliance, operational excellence and a commitment to high standards of integrity and ethics. The incumbent will play a critical role in advising on legal risks mitigation strategy, supporting business growth, and fostering a culture of integrity across the enterprise. 

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership & Business Partnering 
  • Partner with the VP, Associate General Counsel, Legal International, and senior BridgeBio International leadership to execute BridgeBio’s global expansion strategy, working closing with BridgeBio affiliates within the region and global cross-functional teams
  • Serve as a strategic legal advisor to relevant EU GMs with respect to European regional and country operations (direct markets), ensuring alignment with global Legal and Compliance priorities
  • Translate complex legal and regulatory risks into clear, actionable, business-enabling guidance that balances agility with compliance
• Commercial & Market Launch 
  • Legal support for relevant EU market launches, including pre-marketing, promotional review, and market access agreements
  • Advise on projects and initiatives related to products and indications pre-approval, ensuring cross-functional alignment and compliance readiness
  • Responsible of EU MLR (Medial, Legal, Regulatory Material Review) review for Legal International, ensuring promotional and medical materials meet EU and national requirements
  • Drafting, review and negotiating of various types of agreements, legal and corporate documents
• Partnering with Compliance & Ethics 
  • Partner with the Global Compliance function to provide training, guidance, and oversight on compliance frameworks, EFPIA and national codes, and ethical standards in Europe
  • Advise Commercial, Medical, Market Access, Patient Advocacy, and related functions on marketing, labeling, advisory boards, speaker programs, and other interactions to ensure compliance with applicable healthcare laws and industry standards. 
  • Collaborate with Compliance, Medical, and Regulatory Affairs to ensure promotion, scientific exchange, and market access activities are conducted within ethical and legal frameworks
  • Oversee privacy and data protection compliance in coordination with BridgeBio’s global privacy specialist
• Corporate Governance & Operations 
  • Support the establishment and ongoing governance of BridgeBio legal entities in Europe and other international markets 
  • Oversee board documentation, corporate filings, and company secretarial matters in partnership with the paralegal team
  • Drive the development and implementation of standardized legal processes, templates, playbooks, policies, and training programs to strengthen efficiency and consistency across the global legal function
  • Monitor and interpret changes in relevant legislation and legal trends and deliver targeted training and updates to the Legal and Compliance teams and key business stakeholders
• Collaboration & Continuous Improvement 
  • Work collaboratively with the global Legal and Compliance team to ensure consistent practices, information sharing, and alignment across regions and functions
  • Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement, integrity, and operational excellence within the Legal organization

Where You'll Work

• The role is based in Zug, Switzerland. The candidate should be based in Switzerland
• Domestic and international travel is expected when required  

Who You Are

• Swiss or EU qualified lawyer with 10+ years of post-qualification experience, with extensive experience in the Life Sciences industry (medical device/pharma/biotech, in-house or law firm) in a multinational environment
• Deep knowledge of EU and national pharma/healthcare laws, promotional codes, anti-bribery laws, industry trade association standards, global privacy requirements, competition laws. Extensive cross-disciplinary experience in European jurisdictions. Exposure to additional jurisdictions is a plus. MLR (Medial, Legal, Regulatory Material Review) involvement/experience required
• Demonstrated ability to provide strategic guidance at leadership level while remaining hands-on in execution. Strong business acumen, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
• Strong analytical, critical thinking and strategic problem-solving skills, with the drive to cut through complexity and turn high-level business requirements and opportunities into specific initiatives and results. Flexible and have a high tolerance for ambiguity, and solution-oriented to provide clarity
• Capable of working in a fast-paced dynamic work environment with efficient prioritization, responsiveness and focus (especially during periods of sustained pressure and often under tight deadlines) 
• Fluency in English (working proficiency required); proficiency in an additional European language (e.g. German) is preferred.  
• Highest ethical standards and ability to exercise sound judgment under pressure 
• Strong negotiation and project management skills 

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.  

• Market leading compensation 
• Hybrid work model - we value your flexibility in how you work, but encourage time in the office to strengthen our culture, collaboration, and sense of community
• We provide career development through regular feedback, continuous education and professional development programs
• We celebrate strong performance with financial rewards, peer-to-peer recognition, and growth opportunities