Sr Director, Field Medical Lead (Obesity and Metabolic Programs)
Structure Therapeutics
16 days ago
On-site
South San Francisco, CA
Medical Affairs
Position Summary
Reporting to the Executive Director Medical Affairs & Advocacy Engagement, the Field Medical Lead is a senior, field-based scientific leader responsible for advancing the company’s medical and clinical objectives through high-impact engagement with external stakeholders.
Job Responsibilities
Scientific & External Engagement:
- Build relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), academic institutions, and healthcare providers
- Present clinical and scientific data on metabolic therapies
- Lead high-level scientific discussions on disease state and treatment landscape
- Represent the company at medical and community congresses
Field Medical Strategy & Leadership:
- Generate and execute the Field Medical Plan aligned with global medical strategy
- Lead the build-out and hiring of the Field Medical organization (team structure, capabilities, best practices)
- Identify field insights and translate them into actionable strategy
- Collaborate with Preclinical, Clinical Development, Operations, Commercial, Regulatory, and Legal
Evidence Generation & Insights:
- Support Investigator-Initiated Trials (IITs) and real-world evidence studies
- Gather and synthesize medical insights from HCP interactions
- Inform clinical development plans and lifecycle management
Qualifications
- MD, PharmD, or PhD in a relevant scientific field
- 10+ years in biotech/pharma
- Strong background in metabolic diseases (e.g., obesity, type 2 diabetes)
- Prior experience as Senior MSL and/or Field Medical Director/Lead
Skills
- Deep scientific expertise in metabolism; direct experience in obesity, type 2 diabetes, or incretin-based therapies preferred
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Leadership and team management ability
- Strategic thinking with execution focus
Travel Required
- Regional or national coverage
- Travel (50%) for HCP engagement and conferences/corporate meetings
Benefits / Compensation
- Anticipated base pay range: $260K–$365K; plus annual performance incentive bonus, new hire equity, and performance-based equity
- Medical, dental, vision insurance; 401k match; unlimited PTO; paid holidays incl. winter shutdown
Application Instructions
- Apply via the company’s official career page at BambooHR.
Reporting to the Executive Director Medical Affairs & Advocacy Engagement, the Field Medical Lead is a senior, field-based scientific leader responsible for advancing the company’s medical and clinical objectives through high-impact engagement with external stakeholders.
Job Responsibilities
Scientific & External Engagement:
- Build relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), academic institutions, and healthcare providers
- Present clinical and scientific data on metabolic therapies
- Lead high-level scientific discussions on disease state and treatment landscape
- Represent the company at medical and community congresses
Field Medical Strategy & Leadership:
- Generate and execute the Field Medical Plan aligned with global medical strategy
- Lead the build-out and hiring of the Field Medical organization (team structure, capabilities, best practices)
- Identify field insights and translate them into actionable strategy
- Collaborate with Preclinical, Clinical Development, Operations, Commercial, Regulatory, and Legal
Evidence Generation & Insights:
- Support Investigator-Initiated Trials (IITs) and real-world evidence studies
- Gather and synthesize medical insights from HCP interactions
- Inform clinical development plans and lifecycle management
Qualifications
- MD, PharmD, or PhD in a relevant scientific field
- 10+ years in biotech/pharma
- Strong background in metabolic diseases (e.g., obesity, type 2 diabetes)
- Prior experience as Senior MSL and/or Field Medical Director/Lead
Skills
- Deep scientific expertise in metabolism; direct experience in obesity, type 2 diabetes, or incretin-based therapies preferred
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Leadership and team management ability
- Strategic thinking with execution focus
Travel Required
- Regional or national coverage
- Travel (50%) for HCP engagement and conferences/corporate meetings
Benefits / Compensation
- Anticipated base pay range: $260K–$365K; plus annual performance incentive bonus, new hire equity, and performance-based equity
- Medical, dental, vision insurance; 401k match; unlimited PTO; paid holidays incl. winter shutdown
Application Instructions
- Apply via the company’s official career page at BambooHR.