Kymera Therapeutics

Director, Clinical Operational Excellence

Kymera Therapeutics • $195K — $275K *
Watertown, MA 02472In-Person
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 10+ years in biotech/pharmaceuticals with Clinical Operations management
  • Proven process improvement and trial execution experience
  • Extensive planning and project oversight capabilities
  • Knowledge of clinical trial management and regulatory standards
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Strong analytical and organizational skills
  • Excellent communication and influence across teams

Responsibilities

  • Define and implement a vision for Clinical Operations Excellence
  • Partner with leadership to enhance trial execution processes
  • Lead design and deployment of standardized operational tools
  • Oversee operational performance dashboards and risk management
  • Champion initiatives for trial efficiency and speed-to-market
  • Ensure compliance with Quality Assurance frameworks
  • Develop training programs for best practice implementation

Benefits

  • Opportunity to contribute to innovative solutions in biotechnology
  • Collaborative and inclusive work culture
  • Focus on continuous improvement and professional development
  • Recognition as a top workplace in Boston
  • Engagement in developing breakthrough therapies that impact lives
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How you'll make an impact:
  • Define and implement the long-term vision for Clinical Operations Excellence, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and regulatory standards.
  • Partner with senior leaders in Clinical Development, Quality, Regulatory, and other functions to harmonize processes and elevate trial execution.
  • Lead the design and deployment of scalable, standardized processes, tools, and KPIs across clinical operations.
  • Oversee operational performance dashboards, risk management frameworks, and trial health reporting to ensure proactive issue identification and resolution.
  • Champion continuous improvement initiatives that enhance trial efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and speed-to-market.
  • Partner with Quality Assurance to ensure inspection readiness and adherence to compliance frameworks.
  • Develop and implement frameworks to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines. Ensure adherence to global regulatory requirements, ICH-GCP, and company SOPs.
  • Develop training programs and support change management initiatives to embed best practices.
  • Drive continuous process improvements to enhance operational efficiency, quality, and effectiveness in clinical oversight.


Skills and experience you'll bring:
  • 10+ years of experience in the biotech/pharmaceutical industry with direct experience in project management within Clinical Operations
  • Proven track record in process improvement, clinical trial execution, and operational strategy.
  • Experience with planning, management, and oversight of activities and deliverables within Clinical Operations
  • Strong understanding of clinical trial management, ICH-GCP, and regulatory compliance
  • Proven track record of managing multiple projects and/or programs concurrently
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead change and foster a culture of continuous improvement.


Compensation
  • Kymera offers a competitive compensation package that recognizes both results and capabilities through market-based, performance-driven pay.
  • The anticipated base salary range for this role is $195,000 - $275,000, with eligibility for annual bonus, equity participation, and comprehensive benefits.
  • Actual salary is based on a holistic evaluation of the specific role/level as well as each candidate's depth of experience and the capabilities they bring to the position.

About Kymera Therapeutics

Kymera Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company that is focused on discovering and developing novel small molecule therapeutics that selectively degrade disease-causing proteins by harnessing the body's own natural protein degradation system. The company's proprietary targeted protein degradation platform, Pegasus, is designed to harness the body's natural protein recycling machinery to degrade disease-causing proteins, with a focus on undruggable and difficult-to-drug targets. Kymera's initial programs are focused on oncology and immunology, with a goal of delivering transformative therapies for patients with previously untreatable diseases. Kymera was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA.
Learn more about Kymera Therapeutics
Size
75 employees
Market Cap
$1.4 billion
Industry
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Founded
2017
NASDAQ
KYMR
* Ladders Estimates

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