Senior Medical Director, Clinical Development

The role

This person will design and execute clinical development programs to advance a pipeline of therapeutics for obesity and related conditions. They will provide strategic medical leadership and act as the medical contact for clinical issues.

What you will do

• Responsible for medical monitoring/reporting and safety activities
• Provide strategic medical leadership in the design, planning, and execution of clinical development strategies
• Acts as the medical contact at the company for clinical/medical issues
• Interprets, reports, and prepares oral and written results of product research
• Serves as the medical expert for assigned assets studies
• Contribute to regulatory interactions and strategy, including IND/CTA submissions and briefing packages
• Collaborate with Clinical Operations for site selection, patient recruitment, and 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
• Drive partnerships with external collaborators, KOLs, CROs, and investigators

Required qualifications

• 4+ years of industry experience in clinical development
• 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
• Ability to engage with KOLs, investigators, and cross-functional teams
• Can work independently
• 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

Nice to have

• Experience in cardiometabolic therapeutic area
• Proven track record of contributing to IND submissions and global regulatory filings

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

About the company

Kailera is working to advance novel therapies for obesity and related conditions. The company is rooted in an entrepreneurial spirit and a team-oriented culture.