What are the responsibilities and job description for the Commercial and Litigation Counsel San Francisco, CA/Hybrid position at 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 aim 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.

We are looking for a highly motivated, thoughtful, and practical attorney to join BridgeBio’s Legal & Compliance team as Commercial and Litigation Counsel. The role will primarily involve providing effective legal advice and counsel to various teams on regulatory and healthcare compliance matters, managing disputes and litigation, and supporting the Human Resources team on employment matters. The role reports to the Vice President of Commercial Law and Healthcare Compliance, Associate General Counsel.

Responsibilities

Provide advice, guidance, and counsel to US Commercial, Medical, Market Access, Patient Advocacy, and other relevant functions on marketing and scientific exchange strategies, product labeling, sales training, and compensation, advisory boards, speaker programs, and policies, practices, and initiatives with respect to compliance with relevant healthcare laws, guidance documents or opinions, and industry codes (e.g., FDCA, FDA guidance documents, Fraud and Abuse laws, Anti-kickback Statute, federal and state transparency laws, OIG Advisory Opinions, PhRMA Code, FCPA)
Advise internal clients on projects, initiatives, and communications regarding products and indications before FDA approval
Represent the legal function in the review of advertising, promotional, and educational materials submitted for review to BridgeBio’s Material Review Committee
Manage, direct, and provide legal advice and counsel on disputes, prelitigation, litigation, and litigation-related matters, including case analysis and strategy, coordination of discovery, and preparedness
Manage responses to subpoenas, complaints, and administrative agency investigations
Work closely with Human Resources and outside counsel to advise on all employment matters and related disputes and litigation, including handling issues relating to recruitment and hiring, diversity and inclusion, performance management, corrective action, reorganizations, terminations, wage and hour, workers compensation, employee privacy, employment agreements, immigration, benefits, leaves of absences and accommodations, employee relations matters, and other relevant labor and employment issues
Draft, review, and negotiate various HR-related agreements
Strategically identify practical solutions for avoiding and / or reducing legal risk
Stay abreast of changes in relevant laws and relevant external legal trends relating to litigation, risk and, employment, and labor, and, as appropriate, prepare updates and training for the Legal Department team and other internal stakeholders
Effectively communicate risk and strategy to business partners, including senior management
Liaise and coordinate with BridgeBio affiliates and subsidiaries to ensure consistency and generate efficiency

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

J.D. degree from a nationally recognized law school

Admitted to practice in the U.S.

A high degree of professional ethics and integrity

5 years as health law, life sciences or pharmaceutical regulatory or compliance counsel OR as a litigation counsel with life science experience either at a law firm, company, and / or relevant government agency (e.g., FDA)

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with a variety of contacts, including outside attorneys, senior management, and business associates

Ability to adapt to a constantly evolving environment

Self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership in areas of responsibility

Willingness and ability to work with and coordinate activities across a large number of individuals across various teams

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 de-centralized 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.

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