Commercial Learning & Development, Associate Director

What You’ll Do

BBIO Training Managers are impactful, experienced professionals with a proven track record of success in rare disease Learning & Development within biotech. In this role, you will help shape how our commercial organization learns, grows, and performs, translating complex science into training that equips our teams to make a meaningful difference for patients and the physicians who care for them.

As a critical launch partner, you will work hand in hand with field sales and sales leadership, Marketing, and Medical Affairs to ensure every commercial team member is aligned, confident, compliant, and ready to bring this therapy to the patients.  You will own the training strategy that connects disease-state science, brand strategy, and field execution into one consistent, high-impact learning experience.

Our Training Managers are known for:

• A proven ability to attain deep clinical expertise in assigned disease states and products, and to make that expertise accessible, credible, and actionable for the field
• Effectively leading complex, cross-functional projects, influencing stakeholders at every level, and building a strong network across the Brand
• Communicating clearly and with confidence in a fast-moving, dynamic environment where timelines are tight and priorities evolve

Responsibilities

Training Strategy and Leadership

• Report to the Senior Director of Training and Learning Excellence, leading the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of comprehensive training curricula supporting rare Commercial launches across the BridgeBio family of companies
• Build deep product, market, and disease state expertise to lead end-to-end launch and sustainment training strategy, grounded in adult learning principles
• Serve as training lead for the product launch, owning a multi-phase readiness plan from pre-launch through post-launch reinforcement

Field Sales and Leadership Partnership

• Partner closely with field sales and sales leadership to identify skill and knowledge gaps and prioritize training that drives results
• Design and facilitate training for national and regional launch meetings and workshops using experiential formats such as role plays, case-based learning, and certification, and equip field leaders with coaching tools to sustain learning

Cross-Functional Alignment with Marketing and Medical

• Partner with Marketing and Medical Affairs to ensure training reflects brand strategy and key messaging, is scientifically accurate, and maintains clear boundaries between commercial and medical roles
• Align Sales, Marketing, Medical, Market Access, and HQ teams so launch priorities, messages, and timelines stay synchronized, and elevate risks early

Program Execution and Measurement

• Source, manage, and oversee external vendors to deliver high-quality, scalable training programs, including scope, budget, and timelines
• Translate learning into measurable, actionable field behaviors across sales, HQ, and Market Access teams, tracking results to refine programs and report progress to leadership

Compliance and Content Governance

• Manage training content through the MLR process and ensure all training remains compliant with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies through close partnership with Medical, Regulatory, Legal, and Compliance

Where You’ll Work

This is a San Francisco/Bay Area based role; joining office-based collaboration Tuesday through Thursday weekly is required.

Who You Are

• BA/BS required, advanced degree preferred
• 7+ years of experience in Commercial functions within the biotech/pharma industry, including field sales and/or market access experience
• 3+ years of experience in field team training, including training for new product launches
• Rare disease experience strongly preferred; experience in neuromuscular or other genetic disease areas a plus
• Strong clinical acumen and the ability to grasp complex scientific topics and multiple brands simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated experience partnering with field sales, Marketing, and Medical teams to align on messaging and deliver cohesive training
• Working knowledge of the MLR review process and of the compliance requirements that govern promotional and training materials in the pharmaceutical industry
• Experience selecting and managing external training vendors and agencies, including budget and timeline oversight
• Exhibit passion and empathy to build meaningful experiences for trainees by understanding their needs and learning styles
• Excellent leadership, communication, and facilitation skills, with a high degree of self-awareness
• Proven track record of effectively collaborating with and supporting a Leadership team
• Commitment to comply with all laws, regulations, and relevant policies that govern the conduct of BridgeBio activities
• Travel Expectations: San Francisco Bay Area with ability to travel approximately 20%, including to national and regional launch meetings and field locations

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