Medical Director – Peptide Therapeutics
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Medical Director based in the United States.
This is a unique opportunity for an experienced physician leader to shape the future of peptide-based therapeutics and digital healthcare delivery. In this role, you will provide clinical strategy, scientific oversight, and medical governance for innovative treatment programs focused on metabolic health, longevity, and emerging therapeutic areas. You will help build scalable care models, establish evidence-based protocols, and ensure the highest standards of patient safety and quality. Working in a fast-moving, remote-first environment, you will collaborate with clinical, product, regulatory, and executive teams to translate scientific advancements into impactful patient care solutions. This position is ideal for a forward-thinking medical leader who thrives in innovation, ownership, and building healthcare systems from the ground up.
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Medical Director based in the United States.
This is a unique opportunity for an experienced physician leader to shape the future of peptide-based therapeutics and digital healthcare delivery. In this role, you will provide clinical strategy, scientific oversight, and medical governance for innovative treatment programs focused on metabolic health, longevity, and emerging therapeutic areas. You will help build scalable care models, establish evidence-based protocols, and ensure the highest standards of patient safety and quality. Working in a fast-moving, remote-first environment, you will collaborate with clinical, product, regulatory, and executive teams to translate scientific advancements into impactful patient care solutions. This position is ideal for a forward-thinking medical leader who thrives in innovation, ownership, and building healthcare systems from the ground up.
Accountabilities
- Serve as the senior clinical authority for peptide therapeutics programs, ensuring exceptional standards of patient safety, clinical quality, and evidence-based care.
- Develop, implement, and continuously improve clinical protocols for peptide therapies across metabolic health, longevity, regenerative medicine, and other emerging therapeutic areas.
- Review scientific literature, clinical studies, and real-world evidence to guide treatment strategies and medical decision-making.
- Lead the introduction of new therapies, expansion of clinical services, and advancement of innovative healthcare offerings.
- Recruit, train, mentor, and supervise physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and distributed clinical teams.
- Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations related to telehealth, prescribing practices, pharmacy partnerships, and peptide-based treatments.
- Partner with product and technology teams to integrate clinical safeguards, treatment algorithms, and decision-support tools into digital healthcare platforms.
- Monitor clinical outcomes, adverse events, and quality metrics while driving continuous improvement initiatives.
- Review and support the development of patient education materials, provider training resources, and scientific communications.
- Build relationships with pharmacies, laboratories, research organizations, and other healthcare partners.
- Advise leadership teams on clinical strategy, emerging medical opportunities, and industry developments.
- Represent the organization in scientific discussions, professional collaborations, and industry engagements.
- MD or DO degree with an active, unrestricted medical license in at least one U.S. state; multi-state licensure is preferred.
- Board certification in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Endocrinology, Obesity Medicine, or another relevant medical specialty.
- 7+ years of clinical experience with significant exposure to peptide-based therapies and physician leadership.
- Demonstrated expertise in prescribing and managing peptide therapeutics across areas such as metabolic health, regenerative medicine, longevity, or related fields.
- Experience translating clinical research and emerging scientific evidence into practical treatment protocols and care guidelines.
- Proven background developing clinical pathways, quality assurance programs, and evidence-based healthcare standards.
- Previous experience as a Medical Director or physician leader within healthcare organizations, telehealth platforms, specialty practices, or innovative care models.
- Experience managing and mentoring healthcare providers and distributed clinical teams.
- Strong understanding of telehealth regulations, prescribing compliance, clinical governance, and healthcare quality standards.
- Familiarity with clinical research, regulatory developments, and the evolving peptide therapeutics landscape.
- Excellent leadership, communication, analytical, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with a strong sense of ownership.
- Fully remote position available for candidates based in the United States.
- Opportunity to shape the clinical strategy of an innovative healthcare platform focused on next-generation therapeutics.
- High-impact leadership role with direct influence on patient care models, medical protocols, and product development.
- Collaborative environment with clinical, technology, product, regulatory, and executive teams.
- Opportunity to work on emerging therapeutic areas including metabolic health, longevity, and regenerative medicine.
- Flexible, remote-first culture focused on autonomy, accountability, and innovation.
- Professional growth opportunities within a rapidly expanding healthcare organization.