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

Field Medical Lead

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.

Position Summary:

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.

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
• 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)

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

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with:
• Clinical development (trial design considerations, medical insights, unmet medical need)
• Clinical Operations (investigator needs and engagement)
• Market access (value messaging)
• Commercial teams (compliant scientific support)
• Ensure all activities comply with regulatory and ethical standards

Qualifications:

Education

• MD, PharmD, or PhD in a relevant scientific field

Experience

• 10+ years in biotech/pharma
• Strong background in metabolic diseases (e.g., obesity, type 2 diabetes)
• Prior experience as:
• Senior MSL
• Field Medical Director / Lead

Skills

• Deep scientific expertise in metabolism. Direct experience in obesity, type 2 diabetes, or incretin-based therapies is 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

Structure Therapeutics Inc. is an Equal-Opportunity Employer.

Structure Therapeutics is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices, and we strive to provide employees with total compensation packages that are market competitive. For this role, the anticipated base pay range is $260K-$365K. The exact base pay offered for this role will depend on various factors, including but not limited to the candidate's geography, qualifications, skills, and experience.

At Structure, base pay is only one part of your total compensation package. The successful candidate will be eligible for an annual performance incentive bonus, new hire equity, and ongoing performance-based equity. Structure Therapeutics also offers various benefits offerings, including, but not limited to, medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k match, unlimited PTO, and a number of paid holidays including winter shutdown.

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