Medical Director, Clinical Development

Kailera Therapeutics, Inc.

$242K — $290K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of clinical development experience, ideally in biotech or small pharma
  • Proven expertise in designing and conducting clinical trials
  • Strong understanding of GCP, regulatory requirements, and safety monitoring
  • Excellent communication skills for protocol and regulatory writing
  • Ability to build relationships with KOLs and cross-functional teams
  • Self-starter with the ability to work independently
  • Advanced skills in PowerPoint and working knowledge of Excel and clinical systems
  • Exceptional attention to detail with strong project management skills

Responsibilities

  • Oversee medical monitoring and reporting for clinical trials
  • Lead the design and execution of clinical development strategies
  • Serve as the primary medical contact for clinical issues
  • Prepare and report research findings alongside senior clinical team members
  • Act as the medical expert for specified study assets
  • Engage in regulatory strategy and submissions, including IND/CTA
  • Collaborate with Clinical Operations for site selection and trial execution
  • Support scientific publications and external communications

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health coverage
  • Flexible time off and paid holidays
  • Monthly wellness stipend
  • Generous 401(k) matching
  • Tuition reimbursement and commuter benefits
  • Disability and life insurance
  • Eligibility for annual bonuses and equity grants
  • Year-end shutdown for work-life balance
Full Job Description
What You'll Do:

We are seeking an experienced, highly motivated Medical Director, Clinical Development to join our growing team. This individual will play a pivotal role in designing and executing clinical development programs that advance our pipeline of innovative therapeutics. The successful candidate will bring strong clinical insight, a deep understanding of drug development in a biotech setting, and a proven ability to work cross-functionally in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Required location: Waltham, MA (hub-based, onsite 3-4 days per week)

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


Required Qualifications:
  • 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


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience in cardiometabolic therapeutic area is advantageous
  • Proven track record of contributing to IND submissions and global regulatory filings is a strong plus


Education:
  • MD or equivalent is required


Salary Range

$242,000-$290,000 USD

For Full Time Roles: This range represents the company's good-faith estimate of the salary at the time of posting. Actual pay may vary based on experience, skills, qualifications, location, and internal equity. We also offer comprehensive health coverage, flexible time off, paid holidays, and a year-end shutdown. Enjoy a monthly wellness stipend, generous 401(k) match, tuition reimbursement, commuter benefits, disability and life insurance, plus annual bonus opportunities and equity grants-because your well-being and future matter to us.

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