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BridgeBio · 1 day ago

Executive Director, U.S. Public Policy (CMS, HHS & Payment Policy)

Washington DC

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$305K/yr - $350K/yr

15+ years exp

BridgeBio is a biotechnology company focused on developing life-changing medicines for patients with unmet needs. They are seeking an Executive Director for U.S. Public Policy to lead the strategy related to Medicare, Medicaid, and payment models, ensuring patient access and advising executive leadership on policy matters.

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Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Lead U.S. public policy strategy

Define and lead BridgeBio’s U.S. public policy strategy, particularly Medicare (Parts B and D), Medicaid, alternative and value-based payment models, IRA implementation, CMMI initiatives, and coverage and reimbursement policy

Serve as the company’s internal expert on U.S. public policy, advising leadership on policy design, implementation risk, and long-term implications

Translate complex public policy developments into clear strategic options and recommendations for executive leadership

Act as BridgeBio’s primary interface with CMS and HHS, engaging directly with agency leadership, career staff, and relevant HHS offices

Bring and leverage an extensive existing network across CMS and HHS to inform strategy and anticipate policy direction

Represent BridgeBio externally in public policy coalitions, trade associations, and forums where coverage, payment, and access policy are central

Apply strong analytical and modeling skills to assess financial, access, and portfolio-level impacts of U.S. public policy proposals and payment models

Partner closely with Strategic Finance, Commercial, Market Access, and Government Affairs teams to model implications of Medicare and Medicaid policy changes, reimbursement dynamics, and payment reform initiatives

Develop rigorous, data-driven policy analyses to support advocacy positions and executive decision-making

Work collaboratively with Commercial, Government Affairs, Market Access, Strategic Finance, Medical, and Patient Advocacy teams to ensure public policy strategy is fully integrated across the organization

Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on U.S. public policy matters

Prepare executive level briefings, scenario analyses, and policy updates

Qualification

U.S. health policyMedicare expertiseMedicaid expertisePublic policy strategyAnalytical skillsPolicy modelingCMS experienceExtensive networkGraduate-level degreeIndependent leadershipCross-functional collaboration

Required

15+ years of experience in U.S. health policy

Graduate-level degree required (MPH, MPP, JD, PhD, MBA)

Prior CMS experience, payor, and/or top-tier management consulting experience with deep CMS and HHS exposure strongly preferred

Extensive expertise in Medicare, Medicaid, and U.S. payment models

Recognized public policy expert with demonstrated experience engaging CMS and HHS as regulators

Extensive professional network across CMS and HHS

Strong analytical, quantitative, and policy modeling capabilities

Proven ability to operate independently and lead public policy strategy in a complex organization

Benefits

401K with 100% employer match on first 3% & 50% on the next 2%

Employee stock purchase program

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Referral program with $2,500 award for hired referrals

Comprehensive health care with 100% premiums covered - no cost to you and dependents

Mental health support via Spring Health (6 therapy sessions & 6 coaching sessions)

Hybrid work model - employees have the autonomy in where and how they do their work

Unlimited flexible paid time off - take the time that you need

Paid parental leave - 4 months for birthing parents & 2 months for non-birthing parents

Flex spending accounts & company-provided group term life & disability

Subsidized lunch via Forkable on days worked from our office

We provide career pathing through regular feedback, continuous education and professional development programs via LinkedIn Learning, LifeLabs, Spring Health & BetterUp Coaching

We celebrate strong performance with financial rewards, peer-to-peer recognition, and growth opportunities