Kailera Therapeutics · 1 week ago
Medical Director, Clinical Development
Waltham, Massachusetts
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$205K/yr - $250K/yr
3+ years expKailera is committed to developing therapies that transform lives and elevate health. They are seeking an experienced Medical Director, Clinical Development to design and execute clinical development programs for innovative therapeutics while collaborating cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment.
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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, Medical Affairs, 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
3+ years of industry experience in clinical development, preferably in a biotech or small pharma environment
Hands-on experience designing and executing clinical trials
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
Advanced PowerPoint skills; working knowledge of Excel and other commonly used clinical systems/tools
Ability to manage multiple studies and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Must be exceptionally detail oriented
MD or equivalent is required
Preferred
Experience across multiple therapeutic area domains is advantageous
Proven track record of contributing to IND submissions and global regulatory filings is a strong plus
Benefits
Comprehensive health coverage
Flexible time off
Paid holidays
Year-end shutdown
Monthly wellness stipend
Generous 401(k) match
Tuition reimbursement
Commuter benefits
Disability and life insurance
Annual bonus opportunities
Equity grants
Company
Kailera Therapeutics
Kailera Therapeutics develops next-generation injectable and oral therapies for chronic weight management.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$1BKey Investors
Bain Capital Private Equity
2025-10-14Series B· $600M
2024-10-01Series A· $400M
Leadership Team
Ronald Renaud
President & CEO
Paul Burgess
Chief Operating Officer and Chief Business Officer
Recent News
Boston Globe
2026-01-16
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