Job Description
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.
Principal/Senior Principal Talent Acquisition Partner
As a Principal/Senior Principal Talent Acquisition Partner, you’ll serve as an embedded strategic partner to innovate, build, and execute talent strategy in a scaling, global commercial pharmaceutical company. You thrive in a rapidly changing, ambiguous environment. You embrace change and will continuously learn by approaching each day with a growth mindset. You have a critical role in ensuring we attract, assess, and hire the right talent, with flexibility and capability to pivot and support across all business functions. You’ll harness data and AI-enabled tools to spend less time on transactional tasks and more time driving high-impact hiring initiatives — including executive-level sourcing, go-to-market strategies, and workforce planning.
Where You’ll Work Three days per week on-site in our San Francisco or Palo Alto offices.
Core Responsibilities
Strategic Talent Partnership
- Serve as the primary talent advisor to senior business leaders and People Business Partners for your aligned functions, independently driving end-to-end talent strategy anchored to evolving business priorities
- Translate growth plans and hiring needs into sourcing strategy and execution — identifying talent needs before they become urgent and building pipelines ahead of demand
Candidate Experience & Employer Brand
- Accountable to ensure the hiring process delivers a differentiated, high-quality candidate and hiring manager experience across all stages
- Actively amplify the company’s employer brand through direct candidate engagement, industry events, networks, and social media presence; be a credible and compelling brand ambassador
Data-Driven Talent Insights & Reporting
- Translate competitive market intelligence into insights and recommendations to inform and refine talent strategy
- Identify and develop meaningful talent acquisition analytics to identify trends that will inform process and workflow improvements
AI-Enabled Process Optimization
- Actively identify and evaluate AI and automation opportunities to elevate talent acquisition’s capabilities
Cross-Functional Enablement
- Partner across the People Team, cross-functional teams, and leaders to ensure alignment throughout the hiring process
- Operate with an outcomes-focused mindset and bring solutions
Who You Are
- Experience: 8+ years in a strategic, full-cycle talent acquisition role; life sciences/biopharma industry experience required.
- Executive Partnership: Proven track record partnering with leadership and cross-functional partners on strategic hiring, talent mapping, and workforce planning.
- Systems & AI Savvy: Deep expertise with modern ATS platforms (Greenhouse preferred) and Workday; hands-on experience applying AI, automation, and talent acquisition tools to elevate workflows.
- Analytical & Tech‑Fluent: Advanced data intuition: recruiting dashboards, talent analytics, and converting data into actionable executive-ready recommendations.
- Market Intelligence: Strong command of competitive hiring and talent landscapes and ability to translate trends into actionable strategies.
- Communication & Influence: Exceptional communicator with the ability to drive consensus by influencing across a decentralized organization.
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
$1—$2 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
