
MSL/Sr. MSL - Southern California
BridgeBio · United States
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $220,000 / year
- United States
Job highlights
- Develop relationships with healthcare professionals and stakeholders.
- Provide balanced medical and scientific information.
- Develop and implement territory medical plans.
- Represent BridgeBio at scientific conferences.
- Collaborate with clinical development for research.
About the role
About BridgeBio
In 2015, BridgeBio 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
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
BridgeBio offers a progressive career path for Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs), including three distinct levels: Medical Science Liaison (MSL), Senior Medical Science Liaison (Senior MSL), and Executive Medical Science Liaison (Executive MSL). Each role is integral to our Medical Affairs team, supporting scientific excellence and rapid execution to advance patient care.
Responsibilities
Medical Science Liaison (MSL) Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain relationships with healthcare professionals, clinical care sites, and key stakeholders within assigned territory.
- Become an expert in the therapeutic area, identify educational gaps in the community, and stay updated on developments through literature review and medical congress participation.
- Serve as the primary and credible source of balanced medical and scientific information for healthcare providers in geography.
- Compliantly educate and engage in scientific exchange, deliver medical presentations, gather insights, and respond to healthcare provider requests for information.
- Develop and implement field territory-specific medical plan aligned with overall medical affairs strategy and evidence generation needs.
- Assist in identifying potential investigators and facilitate participation in clinical research projects.
- Represent BridgeBio at major scientific conferences and external forums, enhancing company visibility and impact.
Senior Medical Science Liaison (Senior MSL) Responsibilities:
- Lead cross-functional collaborations within assigned therapeutic areas, contributing to strategic development of medical territory plans.
- Mentor and support peer MSLs, fostering knowledge transfer and professional development.
- Serve as a regional expert and key advisor to internal stakeholders, helping align field insights to medical strategy.
- Actively lead strategic planning, execution, and post-congress analysis of scientific congress to deliver an executive-level summary that translates key findings into actionable insights.
- Participate proactively in the development of content for medical affairs collateral and contribute to strategic project workstreams.
- Collaborate with clinical development for research initiatives, including site identification and investigator-sponsored trial processes as needed.
- Contribute to the development of scientific and medical content, including slide decks, FAQs, training materials, and other field-facing collateral.
- Participate proactively in cross-functional strategic initiatives and project workstreams.
Where You'll Work
This role reports to the Area MSL Director - West and is a U.S-based remote (field-based) role that will require travel 50-75% (aver 3 days/week), including evenings, weekends, and quarterly visits to our San Francisco Office. Travel will vary based on territory size and business needs.
Who You Are
- PharmD, Ph.D., MD, or other advanced healthcare degrees with relevant experience will be considered.
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in clinical patient care role, medical affairs or field medical roles with a verifiable record of high performance.
- Strong interpersonal communication, presentation, and networking skills.
- Ability to engage in scientific dialogue and present complex information clearly and concisely.
- Proven ability to collaborate across functions and adapt to a dynamic environment.
- Prior experience in rare diseases, cardiology, or neurology is preferred.
Additional Senior Medical Science Liaison Qualifications
- 3+ years of medical affairs or field medical experience with a verifiable record of high performance is preferred, or at least 2 years of other relevant clinical or healthcare experience will be considered.
- Understanding of clinical research and pharmaceutical product development processes.
- Exhibit organizational skills, adaptability, and ability to work independently.
- Demonstrated high performance in medical affairs with significant experience in rare diseases, cardiology, or neurology preferred.
- Proven leadership capability in project teams, including MSLs and cross-functional groups.
- Exceptional teaching and scientific communication skills.
- Strong relationship-building skills with industry and academic thought leaders.
- Demonstrate increased autonomy and accountability for territory and therapeutic area outcomes.
Key Skills/Competency
- Medical Science Liaison
- Rare Diseases
- Clinical Patient Care
- Medical Affairs
- Scientific Exchange
- Relationship Building
- Therapeutic Area Expertise
- Medical Strategy
- Clinical Research
- Communication Skills
Skills & topics
- Medical Science Liaison
- MSL
- Rare Diseases
- Cardiology
- Neurology
- Field Medical
- Medical Affairs
- Biotech
- Pharmaceutical
- Healthcare
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight specific experience in rare diseases, cardiology, or neurology, and quantify achievements in clinical patient care or field medical roles.
- Showcase your skills: Emphasize strong communication, presentation, and relationship-building abilities in your application and during interviews.
- Research BridgeBio's model: Understand their 'moneyball for biotech' approach and how you can contribute to their innovative model.
- Prepare for scientific dialogue: Be ready to discuss complex scientific information clearly and concisely, demonstrating your expertise.
- Highlight leadership: For Senior MSL roles, showcase any experience mentoring peers or leading cross-functional initiatives.
Technical preparation
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the difference between an MSL and a Senior MSL at BridgeBio?
- The Senior MSL role at BridgeBio includes expanded responsibilities such as regional leadership, mentoring peer MSLs, and contributing more significantly to strategic planning and content development, in addition to the core MSL duties.
- What therapeutic areas are prioritized for the MSL roles at BridgeBio?
- While not exclusively limited, BridgeBio shows a preference for candidates with prior experience in rare diseases, cardiology, or neurology, indicating these are key therapeutic areas of focus.
- How much travel is expected for the remote MSL position?
- The remote (field-based) MSL role requires significant travel, estimated at 50-75% of the time, averaging about 3 days per week. This includes potential evenings and weekends.
- What educational background is required for an MSL at BridgeBio?
- BridgeBio considers candidates with advanced healthcare degrees such as a PharmD, Ph.D., or MD. Relevant experience will also be taken into consideration.
- Does BridgeBio offer opportunities for career advancement for MSLs?
- Yes, BridgeBio offers a progressive career path with three distinct levels: MSL, Senior MSL, and Executive MSL, providing opportunities for growth and increased impact.
- What is the company culture like at BridgeBio for an MSL?
- BridgeBio fosters a culture that values patient advocacy, entrepreneurial spirit, truth-seeking, and inspiring excellence. They encourage defying convention and working with respected industry minds.
- What are the key performance indicators for an MSL at BridgeBio?
- Successful team members are described as Patient Champions, Entrepreneurial Operators, Truth Seekers, and high-quality executors. Performance is measured by developing relationships, providing scientific information, executing territory plans, and representing the company effectively.
- How does BridgeBio utilize AI in its operations?
- BridgeBio values the ethical and thoughtful use of AI to improve clarity, speed, and quality of work, indicating it's integrated into their operational processes.
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