Director, Field Medical – East

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Act as the scientific lead for the region and a field-based scientific collaborator for Maze’s clinical development initiatives.

• Facilitate compliant peer-to-peer scientific discussions with thought leaders, physicians, renal pathologists, and specialists in PKU.

• Develop and sustain a regional KOL database and foster relationships.

• Deliver scientific education concerning AMKD, FSGS, CKD, PKU, APOL1 biology, and SLC6A19 substrate reduction.

• Address unsolicited medical inquiries.

• Represent Maze at significant congresses and assist with advisory boards, scientific gatherings, and partnerships with patient advocacy groups.

• Function as the regional scientific partner for trials such as HORIZON, MZE829, and MZE782.

• Serve as the primary contact for investigators and study sites.

• Assist with site feasibility, identification, investigator meetings, and the initiation of studies.

• Resolve enrollment and retention challenges in collaboration with Clinical Operations.

• Facilitate APOL1 genotyping and pathways for genotype-driven patient identification.

• Gather field insights and convert them into suggestions for medical strategy, evidence generation, and readiness for launch.

• Personally oversee the designated territory as the senior regional scientific leader.

• Support the recruitment, mentoring, and development of MSLs, advancing into regional team leadership.

⛳️ Requirements

• Advanced scientific degree (PharmD, PhD, MD, DO, or equivalent).

• At least 7 years of experience in Medical Affairs, Field Medical, Clinical Development, or a related biopharmaceutical field.

• Proven success in cultivating KOL relationships and leading peer-to-peer scientific discussions.

• Responsible for site engagement and clinical trial enrollment.

• Strong scientific knowledge and credibility to engage in peer-level discussions with academic specialists.

• Willingness to travel about 60–70% within the designated region.

• Preferred depth in nephrology and existing relationships within the kidney community.

• Preference for those willing to develop fluency in metabolic and PKU topics.

• Experience in pre-commercial or first-launch biotechnology is preferred.

• Familiarity with genotype-driven patient identification and diagnostic testing pathways is preferred.

• Experience mentoring MSLs or leading initiatives at congresses/scientific platforms is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Eligibility for annual performance bonuses.

• Comprehensive medical insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• Mental health support offerings.

• Equity incentive plan.

• 401(k) program with employer matching.

• Generous holiday and paid time off policy.