Director, Medical Science

Job overview

The Director, Medical Science role is onsite in Palo Alto, CA, with significant field travel of approximately 60–70%. The base pay range is $242,000–$282,000 per year; a bonus plan and equity are also offered. GondolaBio develops therapeutics for genetic diseases, and this role leads field-based medical engagement for Portal Therapeutics’ EPP and XLP program. The director leads compliant scientific engagement with healthcare professionals and translates Medical Affairs strategy into field execution. The role manages and develops direct reports, supports field-facing materials and congress activity, tracks field metrics, and uses field insights to inform planning and strategy.

What you'll do

• Lead field-based medical and scientific engagements with identified healthcare professionals, providing accurate, balanced, and compliant scientific exchange on EPP/XLP disease and program data
• manage, coach, and oversee direct reports’ field execution
• align field activities with leadership and provide field input to refine strategy
• support cross-functional development of Medical Affairs materials, standard operating procedures, and congress presentations
• support medical congress engagement and field-team logistics
• track and report field metrics
• maintain scientific and clinical expertise in EPP/XLP, porphyrias, heme biosynthesis, and rare disease.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

director, medical science

palo alto ca

gondolabio

portal therapeutics

medical affairs

epp

xlp

field medical leadership

healthcare professional engagement

60–70% travel

pharmd, phd, or md

$242k–$282k per year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Performance bonus, equity, health, welfare and retirement programs, flexible paid time off, and learning and development resources.

Why this role

Significant field travel of approximately 60–70%. Requires an advanced clinical or scientific degree (PharmD, PhD, or MD), established Medical Science Liaison or field medical experience, and people-management or team-lead experience. Rare disease and EPP/XLP/porphyria experience are strong pluses.

About the employer

GondolaBio Service Co, Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology). Sector: 54.