Senior Medical Director

Job description

About Us: 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: The Senior Medical Director will provide medical support on clinical drug development of the assigned compound(s), including being a key driver of medical monitoring governance across portfolio programs, assisting in developing clinical development strategies and plans, and all related activities. These activities may include, but are not limited to, leading medical monitoring oversight across lead development programs, assist in study design and conduct, participating in key regulatory interactions and document preparation (IND and NDA), and work with the medical lead to communicate with health authorities and medical societies during the drug development process. Job Responsibilities: Provide medical oversight for the effective conduct of clinical trials, including: Medical monitoring on clinical development programs Collaboration with other functional areas to participate in design and governance of clinical development plans and study protocols Monitor and review medical data for all clinical trials and represents the sponsor in internal Safety Review Committees Engage with clinical investigators and study site personnel Analyze, present, and interpret data from clinical studies Participate with clinical team on global clinical strategy and clinical development plan for assigned projects. Maintain current scientific knowledge in relevant therapeutic areas and therapeutic mechanisms through review of scientific literature and attendance at relevant scientific meetings Participate with Clinical Team and Regulatory Affairs to ensure effective collaboration with global Health Authorities, including: Preparation of clinical documents, or clinical sections of documents, as required Participation in updating key documentation (IB, DSUR, etc.) Represent Structure Tx in external engagement-related activities: Manage interactions with investigators to address medical and scientific questions. Assist in publishing data in appropriate peer-reviewed platforms with abstract/poster, presentations, and manuscripts. Collaborate actively with cross functional teams, such as Pharmacovigilance, Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Operations, Data Management, Biostatistics etc. Other duties as assigned. Core Competencies, Knowledge, and Skill Requirements: Knowledge of study design, protocol development and study conduct Excellent written and oral communication skills in the negotiation, presentation, and authoring process with relevant cross function team and medical experts Sufficient knowledge of business processes, regulatory, and compliance related to drug development Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to effectively collaborate in a dynamic environment Competency in decision making, influencing, and execution in a changing business environment Comfortable with uncertainties through excellent risk management skill Qualifications: A medical degree (MD or equivalent) with clinical experience in obesity & type 2 diabetes or related area (s) preferred 3-5+ years of experience in medical monitoring oversight and clinical drug development in the pharmaceuticals/biotech industry, including participating in the designing and implementation of clinical projects in early/late stage, or in a relevant clinical practice setting. Experience in preparation and submission of clinical trial documents and/or new drug applications is advantageous Travel Required: This role requires periodic travel to company headquarters and to external business meetings, as needed. Travel frequency will vary based on business needs and project requirements. 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 $324,000-$409,000. 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. Notice to Recruiters/Staffing Agencies: Recruiters and staffing agencies should not contact Structure Therapeutics through this page. All recruitment vendors (search firms, recruitment agencies, and staffing companies) are prohibited from contacting our hiring manager(s), executive team members, or employees. We require that all recruiters and staffing agencies have a fully executed, formal written agreement on file. 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