Senior Medical Director

The Position At Maze Therapeutics, we are assembling a team of passionate, creative, and dedicated professionals to join us on our mission to turn groundbreaking genetic discoveries into life-saving medicines. We're looking for a Senior Medical Director to join our Clinical Sciences team and take a central role in pioneering the future of healthcare. As a Senior Medical Director, you'll be at the forefront of translating genetic insights into innovative treatments for patients . Your work will help drive the clinical development programs for game-changing therapies, starting with a small molecule that targets SLC6A19 – a novel therapeutic target for the treatment of chronic kidney disease and phenylketonuria . Maze Therapeutics has an exciting pipeline spanning both rare and common renal, cardiac, and metabolic diseases. In short, you'll play a fundamental part in advancing medical breakthroughs that have the potential to transform many lives. To succeed in this role, you'll need to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. As a Senior Medical Director for one or more development programs, you will partner closely with cross-functional team members and other technical experts to design, conduct, and interpret the key clinical studies, including first-in-human and proof-of-concept trials. Your contributions will be highly visible and integral to the success of the Maze team. This position reports to the Head of Clinical Development . The Impact You’ll Have • Lead the design, execution, and analysis of clinical trials for the SLC6A19 program and other early-stage clinical assets at Maze • Author and review clinical-regulatory documents, including protocols and amendments, informed consents, study reports, and SAPs • Prepare and deliver scientific presentations and other communication materials for internal and external stakeholders, including investigators and other Maze collaborators. • Engage with scientific thought leaders and patient advocacy groups to gain insights to inform clinical development plans and build awareness and enthusiasm for the Maze pipeline assets . • Partner with Clinical Development Operations to identify and select study investigators and sites and b uild strong professional relationships with study investigators. • Partner with Clinical Development Operations to identify , select, and oversee vendors and CROs to support program needs . • Develop and integrate timelines and budgets for clinical activities with overall company timelines and goals, in close coordination with project management, CMC, nonclinical development, regulatory affairs, and other stakeholders . As a Senior Director , we also expect our leaders to demonstrate the following Leadership Competencies: • Communication and Influence • Builds communication channels across Maze for sharing information. • Influences Senior Management decisions through persuasive arguments. • Respectfully addresses differing opinions leading to support of decisions. • Teamwork and Collaboration • Champions partnerships and connections across Maze. • Proactively addresses issues that could result in breakdown of team relationships. • Spotlights team and individual contributions in public forums. • Execution and Results • Addresses gaps and leverages strengths to get best results. • Maintains a steadying presence and clarifies priorities during change. • Anticipates and removes barriers that put functional/corporate goals at risk. • Develop Others and Self • Remove barriers to staff development and empowers them to make their own decisions. • Stays current on industry trends and keeps direct-reports prepared and responsive. What We’re Looking For • MD with 6 + years of drug development industry experience . • Board eligibility/certification and clinical experience in internal medicine and/or pediatrics. Additional clinical or research experience in nephrology or cardiometabolic diseases is preferred. • E xperience as a clinical study medical monitor • Experience with the preparation and submission of scientific publications, study protocols , Investigator Brochures , and other clinical-regulatory documents. • Experience in the planning and oversight of early-stage and/or registration-enabling clinical development programs including CRO and site selection and relationship building with investigators/site study staff, patient advocacy groups, and other third parties • Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the desig n and conduct of clinical trials and clinical data analysis and interpretation , particularly Phase 2 trials . • Experience leading a cross-functional study team. • Committed to nurturing relationships with investigators, site study staff, patient advocacy groups, and other third parties to support the clinical programs and broader Maze objectives . • Exceptional organizational, analytical, and communication skills, enabling you to translate corporate objectives into actionable plans that consistently deliver high-quality data on time and within budget. • A positive and enthusiastic disposition, adaptability to changing environments, and unwavering personal and ethical standards in pursuit of corporate goals. • Willingness to travel domestically and internationally ( up to 20 %) for vendor visits, industry conferences, regulatory meetings, advisory boards, and other essential gatherings. ­ This role follows a hybrid schedule, with an expectation to be onsite at our South San Francisco headquarters at least three days per week. About Maze Therapeutics Maze Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company harnessing human genetics to develop precision medicines for patients with kidney and metabolic diseases. Our clinical pipeline is anchored by two small molecule programs: MZE829, an APOL1 inhibitor for patients with APOL1‑mediated kidney disease, and MZE782, which targets genetic drivers of disease in phenylketonuria (PKU) and chronic kidney disease. We are also advancing a preclinical pipeline through our Compass platform, which links human genetic variants to the biological pathways that drive disease. Our People Maze is comprised of a team of passionate and creative professionals committed to discovering and delivering transformative medicines to patients suffering from both rare and common genetic diseases. We are fostering a culture that encourages vision, initiative and the development of talent. Our supportive work environment inspires creative thinking and freedom of expression, resulting in a stimulating atmosphere where people enjoy coming to work. While we have a passion for advanced science and pride ourselves on excellence in execution, ultimately, everything we do is about patients. Our Core Values Further Together – Our path is paved with challenges, but with resilience and a team-first mentality, we’ll achieve our mission. Impact Obsessed – We embrace the bold, take calculated risks, and learn from our mistakes to improve the lives of others. Stand True – Our integrity is foundational; it guides us no matter the obstacle. The expected annual salary range for employees located in the San Francisco Bay Area is $337,500 - 412,500. Additionally, this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus. Maze performs position-based compensation benchmarking to industry market data to ensure we pay competitive wages. Determination of starting salary will depend upon a variety of job-related factors, which may include professional experience, skills, and job location. The expected salary range for this role may be modified in the future. Maze offers a robust benefits package to our eligible employees including competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance, mental health offerings, equity incentive plan, 401(k) program with employer match and a generous holiday and PTO policy. #LI-Hybrid #LI-Hybrid #LI-Hybrid