San Francisco, United States
Executive Assistant
BridgeBio Pharma · San Francisco · United States
Posted: 10/21/2026 · Last checked: 10/21/2026
Job description
Quoted in full from BridgeBio Pharma's job posting. Gavroche does not edit it.
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.
Responsibilities
- Provide administrative support to the Evanesco Program Lead and direct reports within Research & Development, Business Development and Operations, as well as the Patient Advocacy Team
- Extensive calendar, meeting, and event management to coordinate internal and external meetings/events, including staff meetings, executive briefings, team meetings, patient advocacy activities, etc.
- Assist with food orders, meeting needs, agenda support, and note-taking
- Proactively manage calendar requests and conflicts
- Apply discipline and rigor around meetings and ensuring agendas, and clarifying context and purpose with senior leaders you support as well as participants
- Handle all travel (flight, hotel, car) arrangements for domestic and international travel
- Expense management duties, which include submitting expense reports and receipts in a timely manner
- Budget management, vendor management, and Coupa support
- Provide onboarding support for new hires within the team and be a point of contact for new hires
- Provide onboarding support for new vendors and agencies when needed, ensuring they have the proper access and documents/enablement required to get them up and running
- Support for cardiovascular patient advocacy team:
- Meeting planning (summits, fireside chats with patients) and patient conference logistics coordination
- Department financial processing and budget management
- Coordination of the patient-focused grants and sponsorship process
- Additional project work as needed to support the team’s goals
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
Where You’ll Work
This is a hybrid role and requires in-office collaboration 1-2x per week in our Palo Alto and San Francisco offices.
Who You Are
- 8+ years of administrative assistant experience. Some project management experience preferred.
- Proactive, one step ahead work ethic, attitude, and approach
- Able to multi-task and juggle multiple calendars, teams, and requests
- Ability to drive schedules and agendas with a more profound understanding of the context
- Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills, with a desire to offer suggestions and improvements
- Superior communication skills with the ability to work across all levels, internally and externally
- High level of confidentiality, discernment, and judgement
- Desire to grow and take on projects and work under pressure while consistently meeting deadlines
- Generally IT savvy
- Experience working with all levels of management, exmployees, vendors, and customers
- Ability to travel occasionally to provide support at events/conferences
- Experience with MS Office applications, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Excel
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 BridgeBio 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
By applying, you acknowledge that BridgeBio will process your personal information as described in our Global Candidate Privacy Notice. Questions or requests: dataprivacy@bridgebio.com
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