Medical Director: Clinical Product & Strategy

Full-time / Onsite in our San Francisco office (5 days/week)

The Medical Director at Mochi Medical is a high-visibility strategic architect who bridges the gap between clinical excellence and technological innovation. You will be the primary clinical liaison for our Product Engineering Legal and Marketing teams ensuring that our proprietary EMR and patient-facing platforms are built for safety high-integrity outcomes and industry-leading retention. Based in our San Francisco office you will work synchronously with a diverse team of Medical Directors to expand Mochi's footprint beyond obesity medicine into longevity metabolic health and specialized wellness.

• Technical Translation: Provide clinical expertise while collaborating with Engineering and Design to build clinical guardrails automated safety checks and intuitive workflows within the proprietary EMR.

• Patient Engagement & Retention: Design clinical touch points and patient-facing interfaces that improve health literacy adherence and long-term outcomes.

• Data-Driven Outcomes: Partner with the Data team to define and track clinical KPIs that go beyond weight loss focusing on holistic metabolic markers and patient safety.

• New Vertical Roadmap: Lead the clinical design for Mochi's expansion into Longevity Dermatology Mental Health and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

• Protocol Innovation: Synthesize emerging research into scalable evidence-based protocols that allow Mochi to remain at the cutting edge of metabolic medicine.

• Marketing & Growth Liaison: Provide clinical review and strategic input for marketing campaigns to ensure medical accuracy compliance and a strong "clinical voice" in our brand positioning.

• Insurance & Billing Advisory: Provide guidance on the build-out of our insurance program ensuring that clinical documentation standards support E&M billing and CMS program integration.

• CMS Program Development: Lead the design and implementation of CMS-aligned programs including the development of value-based care frameworks quality reporting structures and reimbursement strategies that position Mochi for sustainable payer relationships.

• Compliance Frameworks: Collaborate with the Legal and Pharmacy teams to ensure all new treatment models meet rigorous state and federal regulatory standards for telemedicine including applicable FDA guidelines governing prescription therapies and digital health solutions.

• The "Medical Cabinet": Work cohesively within a team of Medical Directors bringing your unique background to a collaborative "brain trust" that ensures a unified clinical strategy across the organization.

• Cross-Functional Presence: Be the "on-the-ground" clinical expert for the San Francisco HQ providing immediate high-level clinical guidance to non-clinical departments (Legal HR Finance Ops).

• Education: MD or DO from an accredited medical school. MBA MPH or MHA is strongly preferred.

• Certifications: Board Certification in Internal Medicine Family Medicine or Endocrinology. ABOM (American Board of Obesity Medicine) certification is a plus.

• Licensing: Active unrestricted medical license required. California licensure is preferred; candidates who are eligible and willing to obtain a California license will be strongly considered. Multi-state or Compact license is a plus.

• Product-Minded Leadership: 5+ years of clinical practice with experience in a "tech-first" or startup environment.

• CMS & Payer Expertise: Demonstrated proficiency in designing and implementing CMS programs including value-based care initiatives quality reporting and reimbursement optimization strategies.

• FDA Regulatory Knowledge: Working expertise in FDA regulations as they pertain to prescription therapeutics compounded medications and/or digital health with the ability to translate regulatory requirements into actionable clinical and operational guidance.

• Payer Landscape Knowledge: Demonstrated some understanding of medical coding billing compliance and the intricacies of the US payer system.

• Collaborative Spirit: A "team-first" mentality with a track record of working effectively alongside other physician leaders to achieve a common goal.

• The Clinical Visionary: You see beyond current trends to where the future of metabolic health is headed.

• The System Builder: You enjoy the "how" as much as the "why" building the digital infrastructure that makes great care possible.

• The Regulatory Navigator: You are fluent in the regulatory landscape from FDA frameworks to CMS program design and you translate that fluency into practical strategy that keeps Mochi ahead of the curve.

• The Culture Catalyst: You thrive in an office environment enjoying the spontaneous collaboration and high-energy pace of a scaling startup HQ.

At Mochi we believe your best work happens when you feel your best—so we’ve designed an environment that fuels your creativity supports your growth and makes every day exciting.

🥗 ALL MEALS CATERED – five days a week breakfast lunch and dinner professionally catered. On-site Barista for unlimited espresso/matcha bar.

💰 Transport’s on us – Transportation benefits to make commuting painless

 💣 Profitable & Explosive Growth – Our growth is like trying to drink from a firehose while riding a rocket as we commit to decisions that ensure long-term success stability and the well-being of our team and customers—all without the constraints of VC funding.

🚀 High-Impact Work – Be part of shaping the future of digital healthcare during an exciting period of growth and innovation.

👩‍💻 World-Class Team – Join a team of ex-Tesla Citadel SpaceX Harvard Princeton Yale Dartmouth IIT across engineering product clinical operations and beyond—each bringing excellence and empathy to the table.

✨ All the standard bits –401(k) match unlimited PTO fully covered life insurance super primo medical dental and vision for our injury prone team.

💸 Competitive Compensation – We offer a top-of-market salary and a generous equity package—because you deserve to share in the upside you help create.

📍 Prime Location – Our vibrant downtown San Francisco Q is just steps from public transit great coffee shops and everything the city has to offer.

What We Do

We're Mochi Health a pioneering force in obesity medicine dedicated to building personalized clinically-backed weight care solutions. We're on a mission to empower patients with one-on-one virtual care and proven pharmaceutical treatments. We recognize that every body is unique and believe weight loss plans should be too. With over 100 million individuals struggling with obesity and 15 million already using GLP-1 prescriptions the need for specialized guidance is at an all-time high. We help patients navigate their treatments and achieve lasting success by connecting them with board-certified providers dietitians and access to our support team around the clock. Our best-in-class telehealth platform is designed to make care accessible to patients whenever and wherever they need it. At Mochi Health we believe that our success is driven by the people we hire. Join us in shaping the future of obesity medicine and transforming the lives of millions of patients.

Why Work With Us

At Mochi we put our team first ensuring every voice is heard and every career grows. We move fast innovate boldly and make a real impact—without VC constraints. Here you’ll tackle meaningful healthcare challenges learn constantly and have the opportunity to lead. Join us to build something bigger than a job—create a career you’re proud of.

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