Sr. Manager, US Benefits And Compliance

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

You are a seasoned benefits professional focused on delivering innovative and superior benefits programs that support employees and their families in a caring and equitable way. You lean in with empathy and strive to educate employees to become empowered advocates for themselves. You enjoy mentoring others while leading the research and analysis of recommendations and then leverage your creativity to evolve the full scope of competitive and cost-effective benefits offerings.

You also continually have an eye on benefits and broader HR initiatives ensuring policies, reporting, and processes are aligned, updated, efficient and in compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct oversight of all US-based Benefits Programs with seamless day-to-day administration, platform management, policy design, and related processes to deliver an excellent employee experience
• Evolve the US Benefits strategy, including benchmarking and research of emerging offerings and programs
• Optimize and evolve benefits resources and calendared education opportunities
• Determinate ‘if, when, and how’ to transition to a self-funded model
• Provide direction, development, and support to a People Operations Associate
• Act as the primary contact to navigate complex benefits issues, monitor high-cost claims, identify trends, and manage accurate budget tracking
• Lead the annual US benefits renewal process and manage the full cycle for open enrollment, including OE sessions and written communication campaigns
• Develop collaborative partnerships and provide oversight of our Benefits Broker, Leave Administrator, and other providers
• Work efficiently and collaboratively with People Partners, Payroll, Accounting, and senior management
• Manage the compliance calendar and adherence, including testing, audits, and reporting (i.e., SOX, 5500, Employee Handbook, EEO-1, etc.)
• Ensure programs and resources (e.g. COVID, WVPP, and Worker’s Compensation) are tightly and timely managed
• Serve as a non-voting member of the 401(k) committee
• Participation in additional projects and manage other responsibilities as appropriate

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

• Experience
  • Minimum of 7+ years of experience solely focused Health & Welfare management, experience in biotech a plus
  • Working knowledge of current federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations including, but not limited to, DOL, IRS, HIPAA, ERISA, COBRA, and FMLA
  • Benefit Broker engagement and vendor management, including negotiations, performance monitoring, RFPs, and contract termination
  • Have led a minimum of 3 annual benefits renewal cycles
  • Proven experience managing self-funded plans, budget control, and account reconciliation
  • Direct people management experience
  • Demonstrated stakeholder management in complex and matrixed organizations
  • Possess full understanding of the impactful and benefit of wellness programs
  • Exposure to Workday Benefits Administration functionality, an advantage
  • Ability to work a hybrid schedule with 2-3 designated days in Bay Area office locations (Palo Alto and San Francisco)

• Education
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Huaman Resources, Business Administration, related field, or translated work experience
  • CBP or related certification a plus

• Skills
  • Leans in with compassion and focuses on customer service to enhance the employee experience
  • Inherently strives for accuracy, has a keen sense of urgency, and sets a high bar in whatever you do!
  • Leverages sound business judgment; you creatively solve complex problems and streamline to simple processes
  • Is both equitable and fiscally minded
  • Likes to challenge the status quo with innovative and revolutionary thinking
  • Understands how AI can positively impact and inform the health and welfare arena
  • Possess strong interpersonal skills, collaboration, and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies
  • Exhibits exceptional oral and written communication skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft365 and MSOffice suite of products

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)
• Flexible PTO
• 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