Marketing Director Programs & Operations
Leadership Marketing Leadership role at BridgeBio Pharma. San Francisco - 1800 Owens · $235,000–$275,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Own the full marketing program lifecycle across several disease areas and product lines
- Set the strategy and roadmap for the programs and operations team while keeping campaigns and launch readiness aligned
- Hire, mentor and lead a team of program managers, analysts and operations specialists
- Build scalable processes and governance, from promotional review to vendor contracting and budget tracking
- Track program ROI, adoption and field engagement, then turn the numbers into improvements
What you bring
- A bachelor's degree, with an MBA or similar seen as a plus
- Ten or more years in marketing operations or program management within pharma, biotech or another complex commercial setting
- At least five of those years spent leading
- A record of building teams that ship high-impact commercial campaigns and launches
- Comfort switching between strategy, process design and hands-on execution under ambiguity
Who this fits
This suits a marketing operations leader who can shape strategy but still review copy and triage field requests when needed. You'll work in a hybrid setup, on-site two to three times a week across the San Francisco and Palo Alto offices. The pay range of 235,000 to 275,000 USD applies to California-based candidates and may differ elsewhere.
From the employer
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.
What You’ll Do
As Director of Marketing Programs & Operations, you will own the end-to-end marketing program lifecycle for multiple disease areas and product lines. You will define strategy, optimize process, and lead a team that executes campaigns, analytics, vendor partnerships and program operations. You are equally comfortable developing high-level strategy and stepping in to drive execution when needed. In short: you lead the orchestra, but you also pick up an instrument when the score calls for it.
- Strategic Leadership & Planning: Set the vision and roadmap for the Marketing Programs & Ops team—aligning marketing campaigns, brand initiatives and commercial launch readiness across disease areas.
- Team Leadership & Development: Build, mentor and manage a high-performing team (e.g., program managers, analysts, operations specialists), creating a culture of accountability, innovation and collaboration.
- Process & Operational Excellence: Design and implement scalable processes, governance mechanisms (incl. promotional review committee, vendor contracting, budget tracking) and tools (e.g., promo systems, analytics dashboards) to ensure operational rigor.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with Brand, Commercial, Medical, Legal/Compliance, Field Sales, and external agencies/vendors to ensure flawless launch and campaign execution.
- Performance Analytics & Insights: Own the metrics—program ROI, adoption, field engagement—developing actionable insights that continuously improve marketing effectiveness.
- Vendor & Budget Oversight: Manage the vendor ecosystem (media agencies, creative, field services), negotiate contracts, optimize spend, and ensure fiscal discipline and transparency.
- Hands-On Execution When Required: While your focus is strategic and operational leadership, you will also dive in—reviewing copy, coordinating materials development, triaging field requests, managing partner vendors—when the business requires agility.
Where You'll Work
This is a hybrid role and requires in-office collaboration 2-3x per week in our San Francisco and Palo Alto Office.
Who You Are
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (MBA or equivalent) preferred.
- Significant (10+ years) marketing operations or program management experience in pharmaceutical / biotech or high-complexity commercial environment, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
- Proven track record of building and scaling teams that deliver high-impact commercial marketing programs, campaigns and launches.
- Strong business acumen—able to connect market realities, brand strategy and operational execution into a coherent operating model.
- Exceptional organizational skills and operational mindset—can juggle strategy, process design and day-to-day execution.
- Excellent communication—able to influence at the executive level, partner across functions and articulate vision clearly inside and outside the team.
- Analytical thinker with demonstrated experience in tracking performance, applying insights and driving optimization.
- Comfortable working at pace, handling ambiguity and stepping in to support execution when required.
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. Salary$235,000—$275,000 USD
As a global company, our comprehensive benefits may vary based on location. We have high expectations for our team members. We make sure those working hard for patients are rewarded and cared for in return.
For Full-Time U.S Based Roles:
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