Associate Director, KOL Engagement

Role Description

The Associate Director, KOL Management will support the development of a late-stage commercial asset, Infigratinib, the first and only oral therapy for the treatment of achondroplasia. The individual will drive cross-functional collaboration and tactical alignment, ensuring success in the US. They will lead the development of strategic and tactical KOL engagement plans. Success will be measured by gaining and sharing of key insights, and the development of knowledge related to an asset and/or disease state as well as the development of mutually beneficial partnerships with relevant stakeholders.

This person will play a key strategic role on the commercial product team and partner closely with Market Insights, Regulatory, Medical Affairs, and other key stakeholders. The role requires strong clinical acumen, communication and leadership skills, and the ability to influence across the organization. Candidates should thrive in a fast-paced environment. This role reports to the SVP of Sales and Marketing.

Responsibilities

• Design KOL identification/profiling, mapping and key strategic efforts to establish engagement with and by KOLs in the cardiology space.
• Lead the creation, execution and maintenance of the commercial Key Opinion Leader engagement plan to build, cultivate and maintain KOL relationships.
• Develop resources for KOL engagement activities such as a database or similar platform for tracking of KOL partnership.
• Support development and management of the infigratinib speaker bureau, including program design, ongoing maintenance, speaker selection, and innovative strategies to strengthen brand messaging.
• Lead US Congress KOL engagement planning for the commercial team.
• Partner closely with internal teams to ensure we are using appropriate insights and metrics to inform the KOL management strategy and activities – directly to KOLs and with KOLs toward community physicians.
• Lead the development and execution of commercial advisory boards to inform, uncover opportunities and support brand strategy and launch preparation.
• Liaise and communicate with internal stakeholders, including medical affairs and product development, advisory board insights to ensure aligned understanding and implementation.
• Proactively evaluate/assess the relevant market landscape, monitoring changes in market dynamics, competition, clinician needs and practices.
• Develop targeted measurement plans – setting goals and meeting KPIs.
• Work cross-functionally with agency partners, sales, commercial operations, brand analytics, IT, MCM, etc.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of industry experience (sales/marketing, clinical practice, academic, and/or medical affairs).
• Field-based experience and/or leadership is strongly preferred but not required.
• Achondroplasia experience strongly preferred.
• Experience leading KOL engagement activities, including the management of KOL data and implementation of strategic initiatives.
• High-level strategic thinking, with the ability to translate customer insights into actionable marketing strategy and to align with key stakeholders on operational priorities.
• Proven self-starter, able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Able to handle full workload across multiple projects.
• Collaborates seamlessly across functions to build effective working relationships and align on strategy and execution.
• Proven track record of strong strategic leadership, teamwork, innovation, project management and demonstrated ability to manage, lead and mentor individuals.
• Successful launch experience in a competitive market preferred.
• Excellent oral, written, and presentation skills.
• True entrepreneurial spirit – BridgeBio was built to do things differently and address the needs of underserved populations, driven by science and unrelenting passion for patients.
• Travel anticipated to be on the higher end, 40%+, during initial launch preparation.

Requirements

• Strong clinical acumen, communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to influence across the organization.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.
• Opportunities for skill development and internal mobility.
• Career pathing through regular feedback, continuous education and professional development programs.
• Celebration of strong performance with financial rewards, peer-to-peer recognition, and growth opportunities.