Director – ARD

Role Overview

• Lead and execute access and reimbursement strategy aligned with BridgeBio objective
• Provide strategic direction and oversight for provider-facing reimbursement and access support
• Identify access challenges across payer environments and drive compliant solutions
• Serve as a senior subject matter expert on payer coverage, prior authorization, appeals, and reimbursement pathways
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Access & Reimbursement professionals (ARDs)
• Establish performance expectations, provide ongoing feedback, and support professional development
• Ensure consistent execution of access processes, tools, and compliance standards
• Foster a collaborative, patient-focused, and accountable team culture
• Maintain selective involvement in high-priority, complex, or escalated access and reimbursement cases
• Provide hands-on expertise in challenging situations where senior leadership support is required
• Model best-in-class, compliant field execution for the team
• Partner with Commercial, Medical, Patient Services, Compliance, Legal, Trade, and Market Access teams
• Share de-identified field insights related to payer trends, access barriers, and process gaps
• Contribute to the development and refinement of access strategies, tools, and field materials
• Ensure all access and reimbursement activities adhere to company policies and applicable laws, including HIPAA and OIG guidance
• Maintain appropriate handling of patient information and ensure compliant, non-promotional engagement
• Serve as a role model for ethical behavior and compliance standards

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 8–10+ years of experience in biotech or pharmaceutical industry with a focus on reimbursement, market access, or patient services
• Demonstrated experience leading, coaching, or developing field-based access or reimbursement teams
• Strong understanding of U.S. payer environments, including commercial and government plans
• Experience working with specialty pharmacies and patient services hubs

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