Senior Director Human Resources [Switzerland]

 

About BridgeBio

BridgeBio is a biopharmaceutical company founded to discover, create, test, and deliver transformative medicines to treat patients who suffer from genetic diseases and cancers with clear genetic drivers. We bridge the gap between remarkable advancements in genetic science in academic institutions and the delivery of meaningful medicines to patients. Founded in 2015, the company has built a portfolio of 20+ drug development programs ranging from preclinical to late-stage development in multiple therapeutic areas including genetic dermatology, precision oncology, cardiology, endocrinology, neurology, pulmonology, and renal disease, with two approved drugs.

Our focus on scientific excellence and rapid execution aim to translate today’s discoveries into tomorrow’s medicines. We have U.S. offices in San Francisco, Palo Alto, and Raleigh, with small satellites in other parts of the country. We also have international offices in Montreal, Canada, and Zurich, Switzerland, and are expanding across Europe.

To learn more about our story and company culture, visit us at https://bridgebio.com

Who You Are

The successful candidate will be a strategic thought partner to the EMEA leadership team in building and enabling BridgeBio to succeed through the approval and commercial launch of our flagship product and beyond. This role will require an experienced people partner (HRBP) & recruiting blend who can build strong relationships with senior executives. You must thrive in a rapidly evolving environment, strive for continuous improvement, and approach daily with curiosity and a learning mindset. This person is a culture bearer, has a keen eye for talent, and drives elite performance across EMEA.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Head of EMEA, Corporate Service Provider, and Legal to implement market entry strategies and set up required infrastructure (payroll, benefits, employee handbook, etc.)
• Quickly build strong relationships with EMEA leaders to serve as a true strategic thought partner on all People topics
• In partnership with the headquarters People Management team & colleagues, prepare a detailed Talent Strategy focused on commercialization that guides the organization's overall design and anticipates the needed roles and timing, defines ideal profiles, and identifies priority sourcing targets
• Oversee talent acquisition efforts to ensure candidate quality and speed of filling roles, working closely with the BridgeBio Services talent acquisition team
• Drive design and implementation of compensation model for each new market we plan to enter and hire talent within
• Codify and develop team culture – define what great looks like, build toward, and maintain that standard
• Serve as a cultural beacon
• Have a finger on the pulse of both the business and the people's current and future state of affairs
• Work closely with other business and People Team members to lead talent reviews, performance, promotion, and compensation discussions
• Proactively identify and resolve potential employee-related issues before they surface

The above job description documents the general nature and level of work but is not intended to be an exhaustive list of activities, duties, and responsibilities required of job incumbents. Therefore, job incumbents are expected to perform all other duties as assigned or required, as training and experience allow.

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

• A BA or BSc is required; a post-graduate degree is strongly preferred
• A minimum of 6 years of experience as a combined people partner (HRBP) & recruiting blend of human resources and consulting
• Passionate about identifying and developing talent and building teams
• Experience at a top-tier biotech/pharma, especially preparing for and successfully delivering a commercial launch
• Experience with attracting, hiring, rewarding, and retaining the talent required for commercial launch
• Successful experience in organization design and strategic workforce planning
• Understands how to design and develop a high-performing commercial organization
• Comfort building relationships and inspiring colleagues in both a small group (C-Suite) and large group setting
• Experience with building a culture and employee experience that attracts/develops/retains the best talent
• Experience developing a leading HR team recognized for strong business focus and delivery of impactful HR practices
• Experience with international markets
• Ability to navigate a matrix environment
• Entrepreneurial nature
• Solid emotional intelligence

What We Offer

• Patient Days, where we are fortunate to hear directly from individuals living with the conditions we are seeking to impact throughout the year and learn how we can improve our efforts
• A culture inspired by our values: put patients first, think independently, be radically transparent, every minute counts, and let the science speak
• An unyielding commitment to always putting patients first. Learn more about how we do this here
• A de-centralized model that enables our program teams to focus on advancing science and helping patients. Our affiliate structure is designed to eliminate bureaucracy and put decision-making power in the hands of those closest to the science
• A place where you own the vision – both for your program and your own career path
• A collaborative, fast-paced, data-driven environment where we inspire ourselves and each other to always perform at the top of our game
• Access to learning and development resources to help you get in the best professional shape of your life
• Robust and market-competitive compensation & benefits package (Base, Performance Bonus, Equity, health, welfare & retirement programs)
• Rapid career advancement for strong performers
• Potential ability to work on multiple BridgeBio Pharma programs across multiple therapeutic areas over time
• Partnerships with leading institutions
• Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

BridgeBio Pharma, Inc., along with its affiliates and subsidiaries worldwide (collectively, “BridgeBio,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), is committed to handling personal data responsibly and in accordance with applicable law. The BridgeBio Candidate Privacy Notice (“Notice”) explains our data collection and processing practices in the context of our employment opportunities in the European Economic Area, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. It also describes your data protection rights, including a right to object to some of the processing that we carry out. More information about your rights, and how to exercise them in this context, is set out here.

 

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