Medical Director Jobs in San Francisco, CA
Medical Director jobs in San Francisco are actively hiring across Mission Bay, the Financial District, and the South of Market corridor, with strong demand in health systems, biotech, digital health, and health insurance. Leading employers right now include Genentech, CYTOKINETICS, and UC San Francisco Academic. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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The Position
Field Medical Insights Director
Why Genentech
We’re passionate about delivering on Our Promise to improve the lives of patients and create healthier communities for all. We foster a culture of inclusivity, integrity and creativity while boldly pursuing answers to the world’s most complex health challenges and transforming society.
Who We Are
Our Analytics & Insights organization is dedicated to driving high-impact business strategies and elevating patient outcomes across Commercial, Medical, and Government Affairs (CMG). By translating complex healthcare dynamics and advanced data assets into actionable strategic direction, the team empowers senior leadership to make confident, forward-looking decisions in a rapidly evolving market.
We serve as a catalyst for enterprise alignment, unifying customer insights and strategic priorities across digital, operational, and commercial platforms to break down organizational silos and unlock scalable value.
As a trusted strategic advisor, you will shape enterprise decisions, influence key stakeholders, and drive sustainable business growth. You will join a high-performing, collaborative team committed to operational excellence, leadership development, and meaningful innovation in patient care.
The Opportunity
As a Field Medical Insights Director, you will serve as a strategic thought partner to the Head of the Field Medical Team and the Field Medical Executive Director (MED) Leadership Team. In this high-visibility leadership role, you will define strategic priorities, identify emerging market opportunities and risks, and guide executive decision-making to maximize field impact.
You will lead broad cross-functional initiatives across Data & Digital, Commercial, US Medical Affairs, Ecosystem teams, Finance, and Legal to address critical business drivers. By synthesizing broad market trends and operational insights, you will spearhead national, regional, and account-level strategies that enhance healthcare provider engagement, optimize field resourcing, and overcome barriers to patient access.
In partnership with the Field Analytics & Insights Leadership Team, you will champion organizational alignment and steer the overarching strategic vision for field operations. You will offer strategic thought-partnership and also oversee the strategic pull-through of core capabilities, frameworks, and decision-support tools to ensure seamless execution and sustained business value.
Primary Responsibilities:
Strategic Advisor: Act as the primary insights partner to the Head of the Field Medical Team and the Field Medical Executive Director leadership, directly influencing high-stakes business decisions.
Capability Leadership: Shape the evolution of our medical analytical strategy to accelerate support for portfolio goals and local market success.
Executive Influence: Lead executive-level dialogues to align data-driven resourcing decisions with broader commercial and medical objectives.
Business Impact: Translate complex market data into clear, high-impact narratives that solve for patient access barriers, optimize resource allocation, and strengthen provider engagement.
Enterprise Alignment: Foster cross-functional partnerships to deliver a cohesive, holistic view of market dynamics, portfolio performance, and organizational priorities.
Strategic Leadership: Contribute to long-range business planning, advocate for continuous capability improvements, and champion enterprise-wide initiatives that link individual activities to tangible business and patient value.
Who You Are:
Minimum BS/BA degree with Science, Engineering, Mathematics/Statistics, Business, Healthcare or Healthcare Informatics concentration preferred. MBA or advanced degree desired.
8+ years of work experience in management/strategy consulting, strategy or other analytical work in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare or other industries
Demonstrated track record of leading and influencing cross functional teams and Senior Leaders
Experience consolidating and synthesizing information from various inputs, and presenting results, impact and recommendations to non-technical and/or executive audiences.
Experience developing and using Excel-based models as well as new technologies.
Strong strategic thinking and structured, problem solving skills
Strong attention to detail and project management skills
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and facilitation skills
Proven track record of developing strong and trusted relationships
Proven track record of meeting or exceeding objectives and goals
Working knowledge of secondary data sources including claims data, population health analyses, longitudinal patient level data; experience with payer data is a plus.
Business travel may be required
Relocation benefits are not available for this posting.
The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of South San Francisco, CA is $172,600 - 320,600 USD Annual. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance. This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.
Benefits
Genentech is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy and practice to employ, promote, and otherwise treat any and all employees and applicants on the basis of merit, qualifications, and competence. The company's policy prohibits unlawful discrimination, including but not limited to, discrimination on the basis of Protected Veteran status, individuals with disabilities status, and consistent with all federal, state, or local laws.
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Who's Hiring
- Genentech42

- CYTOKINETICS42

- UC San Francisco Academic42

- University of California, San Francisco31

- Erasca21

Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services42
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals42
- Education31
- Medical Devices10
Medical Director Jobs in San Francisco: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a medical director job in San Francisco?
Focus your search on San Francisco's dominant hiring sectors: academic medical centers, biotech firms in Mission Bay, health plans and managed care organizations downtown, and digital health companies in SoMa. Candidates who combine clinical credentials with experience in population health, utilization management, or product development stand out locally. Building connections through UCSF and Bay Area health system networks gives a meaningful edge in this market.
Which companies hire medical directors in San Francisco?
San Francisco medical director roles are posted by Genentech, CYTOKINETICS, and UC San Francisco Academic and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. The local employer mix leans heavily toward health plans, integrated delivery networks, and venture-backed digital health startups, all of which maintain a strong presence in the city.
Are there remote medical director jobs in San Francisco?
Yes, though availability depends heavily on the type of role. Medical director positions tied to patient care or clinical operations typically require on-site presence, while those focused on utilization review, medical policy, or health plan leadership are far more remote-friendly. About 46% of medical director openings tied to San Francisco are remote or hybrid as of August 2026. Health plan and digital health roles account for most of the remote availability in this market.
How can I get a medical director job in San Francisco with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through an associate medical director or physician advisor role, which San Francisco health plans and utilization management teams hire for regularly. UCSF and Zuckerberg San Francisco General offer leadership development pathways for physicians looking to move into administrative roles. Building experience in quality improvement, care management, or clinical informatics while still in a clinical position makes the transition more competitive locally.
Which industries hire the most medical directors in San Francisco?
Most medical director openings in San Francisco sit in Healthcare & Medical Services, Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, and Education, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. San Francisco's concentration of health insurance headquarters, Mission Bay biotech campuses, and well-funded digital health companies creates consistent demand for physician leadership across all three sectors.
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