Kailera Therapeutics · 2 months ago
Medical Director, Clinical Development
Kailera is committed to developing therapies that empower individuals to transform their health. They are seeking an experienced Medical Director, Clinical Development to design and execute clinical development programs for innovative therapeutics, requiring strong clinical insight and a deep understanding of drug development.
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Responsibilities
Responsible for medical monitoring/reporting and safety activities
Provide medical leadership in the design, planning, and execution of clinical development strategies across multiple studies
Acts as the medical contact at the company for clinical/medical issues
Interprets, reports, and prepares oral and written results of product research, in concert with senior clinical personnel
Serve as the medical expert for assigned assets studies
Contribute to regulatory interactions and strategy, including IND/CTA submissions and briefing packages
Collaborate and work closely with Clinical Operations to ensure appropriate site selection, patient recruitment strategies, and high-quality trial execution
Oversee and support data interpretation, analysis, and clinical study reports
Work closely with internal stakeholders, including Regulatory, Safety, CMC, and Translational Science teams
Partner with external collaborators, KOLs, CROs, and investigators
Support scientific publications, conference presentations, and other external communications
Participate in safety review meetings and provide clinical input into adverse event evaluation and reporting
Qualification
Required
2+ years of industry experience in clinical development, preferably in a biotech or small pharma environment
Hands-on experience designing and executing clinical trials
Experience with IND submissions and global regulatory filings
Understanding of GCP, clinical trial design, regulatory requirements, and safety monitoring
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including protocol and regulatory document writing
Demonstrated ability to engage with KOLs, investigators, and cross-functional teams
Can work independently; self-starter attitude
MD or equivalent is required
Preferred
Experience across multiple therapeutic areas, including obesity, is advantageous
Proven track record of contributing to BLA/NDA submissions is a strong plus
Benefits
Comprehensive health benefits and tax-advantaged savings accounts
Flexible time off, 13 paid holidays, and a companywide year-end shutdown
Monthly wellness stipend
Generous 401(k) match
Disability and life insurance
Company
Kailera Therapeutics
Kailera Therapeutics develops next-generation injectable and oral therapies for chronic weight management.
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$1BKey Investors
Bain Capital Private Equity
2025-10-14Series B· $600M
2024-10-01Series A· $400M
Leadership Team
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