Associate Director, Patient Advocacy, Skeletal Dysplasia

Overview

The Associate Director, Patient Advocacy, Skeletal Dysplasia role involves developing and executing patient advocacy activities that support BridgeBio’s work in skeletal dysplasia. The position focuses primarily on Europe, Latin America, and other international markets as needed, with reporting to the Executive Director of International Patient Advocacy. The position is based in Europe, with frequent travel required across Europe, Latin America, and other relevant geographies.

What you get

The position offers market-leading compensation, career development through regular feedback, continuous education, and professional development programs. Strong performance is celebrated with financial rewards, peer-to-peer recognition, and growth opportunities. A remote or hybrid work model is available, encouraging time in the office to strengthen culture, collaboration, and community.

Requirements

Applicants must hold a bachelor degree, preferably in a scientific field, while an advanced degree is preferred. Candidates need five or more years of patient advocacy or community engagement experience, including three or more years within biotech or pharma. Experience working with rare disease communities is required, and experience with skeletal dysplasia or other genetic rare conditions is preferred. Fluency in both Spanish and Portuguese is required, alongside strong professional English, while knowledge of German and French is an advantage. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to build trusted partnerships with patient organizations across countries and cultures, possess an understanding of patient engagement requirements and healthcare systems across international markets, and have the willingness and ability to travel frequently.