Chief Medical Officer (Lead Endocrinologist)
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced and visionary Chief Medical Officer / Lead Endocrinologist to join our premium wellness clinic. This is a dual-focus role: you will maintain an active clinical practice while leading the strategic development of our medical department.
The ideal candidate has a strong background in endocrinology, anti-aging, and wellness, coupled with a business-oriented mindset. You will not only treat patients but also build comprehensive health programs, manage a team of specialists, and work closely with management to drive the clinic's growth.
Key Responsibilities
Medical Leadership & Administration:
Act as the primary medical leader, overseeing the clinical team and ensuring the highest standards of patient care.
Develop and implement medical guidelines, protocols, and cross-functional treatment plans (integrating endocrinology with cosmetology and aesthetic medicine).
Set, track, and manage team KPIs, contributing directly to the clinic's financial and operational success.
Resolve any clinical or team conflicts and continuously improve internal medical processes.
Collaborate with the founders/investors on clinic strategy, medical equipment procurement, and financial metrics (average check, retention, conversion rates).
Clinical Practice:
Conduct specialised patient consultations with a focus on endocrinology, nutrition, anti-aging, and metabolic syndrome.
Design and oversee comprehensive wellness Check-Up programs (including minimum essential lab and instrumental diagnostics).
Manage weight-loss protocols, including the monitoring and administration of GLP-1/GIP medications (e.g., Semaglutide, Tirzepatide).
Manage patient expectations ethically, setting clear boundaries between fast results and sustainable, healthy outcomes.
Requirements
Qualifications & Experience:
Experience: 8+ years of clinical experience in Endocrinology, with prior experience in a leadership role (CMO, Deputy CMO, or Head of Department).
Licensing: Active DHA license (or in the final stages of the process: Dataflow, Prometric, eligibility letter). Must be eligible for a Good Standing Certificate.
Languages: Fluent in Russian and proficiency in English.Expertise: Deep knowledge of international clinical guidelines (ESE, AACE) and modern protocols in anti-aging and preventative medicine.
Who You Are:
Data-Driven: You know your numbers (conversion rates, patient retention, average ticket) and understand the business side of medicine.
Partner-Minded: You think like a stakeholder, ask questions about the clinic's financial model, patient flow, and equipment, and are comfortable working with a Base + % of clinic profit compensation model.
Evidence-Based: You base your practice on modern, scientifically backed protocols and can confidently handle complex diagnostic cases.Collaborative: You are eager to integrate your work with other departments (laser specialists, cosmetologists) for holistic patient care.
Note: As part of the final interview process, you should be open to conducting a trial day with 1-2 mock consultations.
Benefits- Competitive compensation model: Fixed base salary + % of the clinic's profit (with fully transparent financial metrics)
- Visa sponsorship and full support for transferring to the clinic's sponsorship
- A premium, fully equipped clinical environment
- The opportunity to build and shape the medical direction of a high-end wellness clinic from the ground up