Medical Science Liaison, Europe Central Region

TLDR

Build our key opinion leader (KOL) and healthcare provider (HCP) base during early pre-launch and post-launch phases of transformative medicines in rare diseases.

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 together 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. At BridgeBio, we value curiosity and experimentation—including the ethical & thoughtful use of AI to improve clarity, speed, and quality of work. 

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

You will report to the Senior Medical Director, Europe Central Region, and work closely with fellow Medical Science Liaisons, local Market Access, and regional and global Medical Affairs teams. Together, you will execute the Medical Affairs brand plan and strategic initiatives that support BridgeBio’s mission to deliver transformative medicines for patients with genetic diseases and genetically driven cancers. 

Your primary purpose will be to build our KOL and HCP base in the pre-launch and launch phase, as BridgeBio engages with most customers in Germany for the first time. You will work on our initiatives during early pre-launch through post-launch, ensure medical and scientific education of HCPs as part of our launch efforts, engage with HCPs to increase diagnosis rates and support market access related work as a key stakeholder. 

This role requires effective collaboration with cross-functional colleagues and external stakeholders to ensure high-quality execution and impact. The ideal candidate combines deep expertise in medical and scientific engagement in the context of introducing a biotech company for the first time to KOLs, medical and scientific engagement and making a remarkable contribution to a disease space in pre-launch and launch phase in a rare disease and orphan condition. We look for strong communication skills, adaptability, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on environment. 

Responsibilities

  • Identify relevant HCPs and map the treatment landscape in scope, including patient journey with diagnosis, treatment, referral and centers of excellence
  • Deliver pre-launch activities to ensure medical readiness, including disease state education, unmet need articulation, initiatives to significantly improve diagnosis rates, and structured scientific exchange planning and KOL engagement
  • Support identification, prioritization, and delivery of high-impact medical research initiatives aligned with business objectives, including BridgeBio-sponsored and investigator-initiated studies, for generation of locally relevant data
  • Co-design and deliver insight-generation and medical education activities, including advisory boards, congress symposia, standalone meetings, hospital-based education, and speaker development programs
  • Leverage AI and digital technologies to enhance medical insights generation, stakeholder engagement, knowledge management, and operational efficiency, ensuring compliant, ethical, and value-driven use of emerging digital solutions
  • Regular review of relevant literature, participation in scientific congresses and conferences, including BridgeBio therapeutic area training sessions to maintain current knowledge and to develop competitive intelligence on other treatments in the therapeutic area
  • Design and deliver internal training materials and sessions for onboarding of new colleagues as well as continuous education, and support review of materials

The above job description documents the general nature and level of work but is not intended to be an exhaustive list of activities, duties, and responsibilities required of job incumbents. Therefore, job incumbents are expected to perform all other duties as assigned or required, as training and experience allow. 

Where You'll Work

This is a Germany-based, field-facing role with a strong customer engagement component. The position requires travel throughout Germany, as well as periodic travel across Europe for conferences, KOL meetings, and speaker programs.  Local team meetings and designated office location in Germany is Munich.

Who You Are

  • Master of Science degree required. PhD, PharmD, or MD preferred
  • Minimum 5-7 years of field-based Medical Affairs experience in rare diseases and orphan conditions 
  • Experience in endocrinology and achondroplasia or bone growth disorders with a genetic cause is a plus
  • Excellent interpersonal communication and presentation skills, including the ability to network. Able to participate in a scientific dialogue with KOLs and researchers
  • Proven ability to create and sustain relationships with key scientific experts, and to handle objections and manage issues presented by HCPs
  • Experience in initiating diagnostics initiative is a plus
  • Self-starter, entrepreneurial, with can-do mindset and ability and willingness to organize, prioritize, and work effectively with minimal supervision in a biotech build-out environment

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

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.  

Financial & Rewards  

  • Market-leading compensation   
  • 401(k) with employer match   
  • Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)  
  • Pre-tax commuter benefits (transit and parking)  
  • Referral bonus for hired candidates  
  • Subsidized lunch and parking on in-office days  

Health & Well-Being  

  • 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for you and your dependents  
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) with annual employer contributions, plus Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)  
  • Fertility & family-forming benefits  
  •  Expanded mental health support (therapy and coaching resources)  
  • Hybrid work model with flexibility  
  • Flexible, “take-what-you-need” paid time off and company-paid holidays  
  • Comprehensive paid medical and parental leave to care for yourself and your family  

Skill Development & Career Paths: 

  • People are part of our growth and success story - from discovery to active drug trials and FDA pipelines, there are endless opportunities for skill development and internal mobility 
  • We provide career pathing through regular feedback, continuous education and professional development programs via LinkedIn Learning, LifeLabs, & BetterUp Coaching 
  • We celebrate strong performance with financial rewards, peer-to-peer recognition, and growth opportunities 

Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

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

Health Insurance

100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for you and your dependents

Commuter benefits

Pre-tax commuter benefits (transit and parking)

Paid Parental Leave

Comprehensive paid medical and parental leave to care for yourself and your family

Paid Time Off

Flexible, “take-what-you-need” paid time off and company-paid holidays

BridgeBio Pharma is a biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering and delivering transformative medicines for genetic diseases and genetically defined cancers. Utilizing a 'moneyball for biotech' approach, we minimize risk and drive innovation through small expert teams, creating a robust portfolio of over 20 drug development programs to address unmet medical needs.

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