Senior Director of Training and Learning Excellence (Commercial)
Bridgebio · San Francisco - 1800 Owens · Posted Jul 8, 2026
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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.
What You'll Do
The Senior Director of Training and Learning Excellence (T LE) will be responsible for creating an innovative architecture to support the continuous learning needs of our scientifically driven, patient-focused organization. This individual is a dynamic leader with a track record of success building and leading teams across several functional areas within the pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical industry.
This individual is an experienced learning specialist with a deep understanding of fundamental adult learning principles; possesses curriculum development, project management skills, and extensive knowledge of healthcare legal/compliance/regulatory requirements.
Responsibilities
Establish an “industry-best” training department dedicated to BridgeBio organizational learning objectives, customized to develop knowledge, skills, and behaviors specific to affiliate customer and business needs.
Oversee learning needs assessment in collaboration with the business owners (BridgeBio Affiliate Partners) to clearly understand and define the gaps in skills and knowledge.
Lead the definition and implementation of the most effective learning mix (i.e., live/virtual instructor-led, e-learning, blended learning, social learning) for the agreed target audience with best practices and principles of instructional design.
Lead the creation and standardization of Launch Excellence models for new products/indications from early planning to post-launch sustainment
Oversee the development and facilitation of engaging and interactive workshops on disease states, products, marketplaces, and contextual selling skills for all types of audiences
Ensure the strategic utilization of resources by overseeing the identification and selection of vendors as well as existing relationships and projects relating to training (SOW and PO generation and vendor management)
Participate in the annual business planning process and lead resource allocation and budgeting.
Contribute to the implementation of the training curriculum to strategically support our growing organization, building clinical product and market knowledge, as well as the communication skills required to effectively engage health care professionals (HCPs) and execute brand strategies
Develop and establish training initiatives that build deep clinical expertise and translate strategy into actionable behaviors
Proactively partner with Marketing, Market Access, Medical Affairs, and Clinical Development to identify knowledge gaps and work with functional leaders to address them
Collaborates with corporate/global learning and development partners to identify synergies and leverage resources collectively
Ensure training initiatives are effective and compliant with regulatory guidelines through collaboration with functional partners, including Medical, Regulatory, and Legal/Compliance
Where You'll Work
This is a hybrid role and requires in-office collaboration 2-3x per week in our San Francisco and Palo Alto Office.
Who You Are
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
Education, Experience Skills Requirements
BA/BS required advanced degree preferred
10+ years of experience in commercial or medical functions within the Biotech/Pharma industry, field sales experience is a plus
5+ years of experience in training leadership, experience in field team training preferred
Field sales experience is a plus
Proven track record of effectively collaborating with and strategically supporting a Leadership team
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