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Palo Alto, California, United States
Hybrid
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.
Your practice here will be genuinely end-to-end. On any given week, that might mean providing IP counsel for an asset in early discovery, managing prosecution strategy across multiple patent portfolios in global markets, leading an FTO analysis for a BD transaction, or advising commercial teams on exclusivity positions before a product launch.
Responsibilities
Own patent preparation and prosecution across global markets, with a focus on building meaningful exclusivity for BridgeBio’s pharmaceutical assets from discovery through life-cycle management.
Lead freedom-to-operate assessments relevant to drug development, commercialization, and strategic transactions, identifying and mitigating risk with clear, actionable guidance.
Provide IP counsel across the full asset lifecycle, including on exclusivity strategy and operating in competitive environments.
Serve as a trusted IP advisor to cross-functional teams including R&D, BD, Regulatory, and Commercial, delivering timely and business-relevant counsel that advances BridgeBio’s mission.
Support U.S. and ex-U.S. adversarial proceedings as they arise, including inter partes reviews, post-grant reviews, EP oppositions, and patent litigation.
Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments.
Where You'll Work
Palo Alto, CA or San Francisco
Who You Are
J.D. from an accredited law school, admission to at least one U.S. state bar, and registration to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. You must be eligible to practice in California, or able to obtain a limited license for in-house counsel.
Eight or more years of pharmaceutical or life sciences IP experience, ideally at a top firm and/or in-house, gives us confidence that you have seen real complexity and know how to navigate it.
An advanced degree in organic or medicinal chemistry, or a related scientific discipline, is a strong differentiator for the kind of work our pipeline requires. Experience in adversarial proceedings on both sides of the border rounds out the profile.
What separates the best candidates is the ability to translate technical and legal complexity into clear, calibrated business advice, to prioritize under pressure without losing precision, and to operate as a genuine partner to the business rather than a gatekeeper to it.
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
Health & Well-Being
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