Sr Director, Field Medical Lead (Obesity and Metabolic Programs)

Structure Therapeutics

9d•Remote

About The Position

Structure Therapeutics develops life-changing medicines for patients using advanced structure-based and computational drug discovery technology. The company’s platform combines the latest advancements in visualization of molecular interactions, computational chemistry, and data integration to design orally available, superior small molecule medicines that overcome current limitations of biologic and peptide drugs. We are advancing a clinical-stage pipeline of differentiated treatments focused on chronic diseases with high unmet need, including cardiovascular, metabolic, and pulmonary conditions. Structure Therapeutics is led by an experienced group of international drug innovators and financed by top-tier global life sciences investors. The company completed an initial public offering (IPO) in February 2023. With offices in California and Shanghai, Structure Therapeutics has the benefit of being at the center of life science innovation in both the US and China and capitalizing on the strengths of each geographic location. Reporting to the Executive Director Medical Affairs & Advocacy Engagement, the Field Medical Lead at Structure Therapeutics is a senior, field-based scientific leader responsible for advancing the company’s medical and clinical objectives through high-impact engagement with external stakeholders. This role serves as a critical extension of the Medical Affairs and Advocacy organization, operating at the intersection of clinical science, healthcare delivery, and strategic insight generation. As a trusted scientific partner, the Field Medical Lead builds and sustains deep relationships with key opinion leaders, investigators, healthcare professionals, and patient communities, facilitating the exchange of scientific information related to the company’s pipeline and therapeutic focus areas. The role requires a high level of expertise in interpreting and communicating clinical and translational data, particularly in fast-evolving therapeutic landscapes. The Field Medical Lead plays a pivotal role in supporting clinical development programs by identifying and engaging top investigators, and providing field-based insights that inform study design, feasibility, and execution. In parallel, the individual gathers and synthesizes external insights—including treatment patterns, unmet medical needs, and competitive intelligence—to shape internal medical strategy and decision-making.

Requirements

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
Prior experience as: Field Medical Director / Lead
Deep scientific expertise in metabolism.
Strong communication and presentation skills
Leadership and team management ability
Strategic thinking with execution focus

Nice To Haves

Direct experience in obesity, type 2 diabetes, or incretin-based therapies is preferred

Responsibilities

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
Generate and execute the Field Medical Plan aligned with global medical strategy
Leads the build-out and hiring of the Field Medical organization, establishing team structure, capabilities, and best practices
Identify insights from the field and translate them into actionable strategy
Collaborate with internal stakeholders (Preclinical, Clinical Development, Operations, Commercial, Regulatory, Legal)
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
Partner with Clinical development (trial design considerations, medical insights, n met medical need)
Partner with Clinical Operations (investigator needs and engagement)
Partner with Market access (value messaging)
Partner with Commercial teams (compliant scientific support)
Ensure all activities comply with regulatory and ethical standards