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Director, Field Medical

Maze Therapeutics
Location
South San Francisco, CA
Posted
6 days ago
Department
Medical Affairs
Salary
$205,000 - $295,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • An advanced scientific degree (PharmD, PhD, MD, DO, or equivalent)
  • A minimum of 7 years of Medical Affairs, Field Medical, Clinical Development, or related biopharmaceutical experience
  • A demonstrated track record building KOL relationships and leading peer-to-peer scientific exchange
  • Demonstrated accountability for site engagement and clinical trial enrollment
  • Deep scientific fluency and the credibility to hold a peer-level conversation with an academic specialist
  • Willingness to travel approximately 60 – 70% within the assigned region
Nice to have
  • Nephrology depth with existing relationships in the kidney community
  • Pre-commercial or first-launch biotechnology experience
  • Experience with genotype-driven patient identification and diagnostic testing pathways
  • Experience mentoring MSLs or leading congress and/or scientific-platform initiatives
What the job really is

The Director of Field Medical will lead scientific exchanges and build relationships with key opinion leaders in nephrology and metabolic disease while supporting clinical trials at Maze Therapeutics. This role involves engaging with thought leaders, ensuring site engagement for clinical trials, and capturing field insights to inform medical strategy. Initially an individual contributor, the position will evolve to include mentoring and leading a regional MSL team as the company grows.

Benefits
  • Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Mental health offerings
  • Equity incentive plan
  • 401(k) program with employer match
  • Generous holiday and PTO policy
Things to weigh
  • No specific mention of remote work flexibility despite the #LI-Remote tag
  • Role emphasizes scientific engagement over trial logistics, which may not suit all candidates
  • High travel requirement (60-70%) may impact work-life balance
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