Biotechnology Innovation Leader & CEO of BridgeBio Pharma; Rare Disease Drug Development Expert; Founder of BridgeBio

San Francisco, CA, USA
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Neil Kumar Biography

Dr. Neil Kumar is the CEO and founder of BridgeBio Pharma, a biotechnology company focused on developing medicines for patients with genetic diseases. Kumar established BridgeBio to target well-characterized genetic conditions, utilizing a decentralized business structure to accelerate drug discovery and development. Under his leadership, BridgeBio has advanced a diversified pipeline, achieving approval of multiple therapies and launching treatments such as "Attruby" for transthyretin amyloidosis with cardiomyopathy, positioning the company in the rare disease sector.

Kumar’s career combines scientific expertise with strategic leadership. Before founding BridgeBio, he was a principal at Third Rock Ventures, managing portfolio companies and focusing on new company formation. He also served as interim vice president of business development and operations at MyoKardia and worked as an associate principal at McKinsey & Company, where he contributed to personalized medicine initiatives for pharmaceutical and medical device clients. Kumar holds Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in chemical engineering from Stanford University and a Doctor of Philosophy in chemical engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Kumar is a frequent speaker at industry events such as the Milken Institute Global Conference and BIO International Convention. He has authored peer-reviewed papers in oncology and systems biology, serves on the board of Global Genes, and is involved in founding and guiding other biotechnology ventures. Kumar’s leadership at BridgeBio has contributed to scientific and commercial progress in the biotech sector, challenging industry norms and advancing patient-centric innovation.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 08/18/2025.

Neil Kumar Videos

Putting Patients First: BridgeBio Founder & CEO, Neil Kumar, Ph.D. at Milken

Putting Patients First: BridgeBio Founder & CEO, Neil Kumar, Ph.D. at Milken

Millions of people living with genetic diseases are still waiting for treatments. At BridgeBio, our mission is to put patients first and push the...

Exclusive Insights: Neil Kumar on Bridge Biopharma's Global Mission in Genetic Disease

Exclusive Insights: Neil Kumar on Bridge Biopharma's Global Mission in Genetic Disease

Presenting Neil Kumar, the CEO and visionary behind Bridge Biopharma, a cutting-edge pharmaceutical enterprise committed to pioneering treatments in...

Founder Stories: Neil Kumar - founder and CEO of BridgeBio

Founder Stories: Neil Kumar - founder and CEO of BridgeBio

BridgeBio is building an outsider moat in drug development. Instead of relying on a core technology, the company has a private equity firm...

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