Head of Marketing Management Remote; m​/f​/d

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.

and help reengineer the future of biopharma. At Bridge Bio, we value curiosity and experimentation—including the ethical & thoughtful use of AI to improve clarity, speed, and quality of work.

Bridge Bio is seeking a Director, Managed Markets
- Regional
- Central to lead access strategy and execution across Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota. The Director will manage relationships with regional commercial payers, FFS and managed Medicaid programs, and aligned IDNs for Bridge Bio's current and future rare disease portfolio. The role is accountable for launch readiness, timely formulary and policy review, appropriate coverage, and resolution of access barriers in partnership with Field Reimbursement, Sales, Medical, HEOR, Marketing, Trade, and Pricing and Contracting.

This position reports to the Vice President, Market Access.

• Develop and maintain senior-level relationships across assigned regional commercial payers, FFS and managed Medicaid programs, integrated delivery networks, and provider-sponsored health plans throughout the Central territory
• Own the corporate relationships for HCSC and Care Source, establish the enterprise account strategy, and coordinate affiliate and state-level execution with other aligned Regional Account Directors
• Develop and execute account-specific business plans for the assigned Central portfolio, including Blue plans, regional payers, Medicaid-focused organizations, and provider-sponsored health plans, to support rapid and durable access for approved products
• Profile each account's formulary and medical policy review process, utilization management requirements, decision makers, and geographic reach;
  Coordinate with Medical, HEOR, Marketing, Trade, Pricing and Contracting, Field Reimbursement, Sales, and Operations to deliver the clinical and economic value story and resolve access issues
• Communicate payer policy and coverage changes to field teams, support appropriate pull-through after access wins, and maintain current knowledge of relevant state Medicaid policy and regional market dynamics

This is a remote, field-based role covering Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota, with a strong preference for candidates who live within the geography. The aligned portfolio includes HCSC, Care Source, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, Medica and Dean Health Plan, Health Partners, Priority Health and Corewell Health, Health Alliance Plan and Henry Ford Health, Medical Mutual of Ohio, Wellmark, UCare, and other assigned regional payers, Medicaid programs, and IDNs.

• Experience:
  
  Minimum of 10 years of biotech/pharmaceutical experience, including at least five years in regional payer account management.
• Solid understanding of the Payer sector, including knowledge of Medical/Pharmacy Benefit Designs, current legislation, and Medicaid (Managed/FFS).
• Ability to understand and present complex clinical data for approved indications.
• Travel: 50-60%

At Bridge Bio, we strive to provide a market-competitive total rewards package, including base pay, an annual performance bonus, company equity, and generous health benefits.…