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 medical leadership, monitor safety, and collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners.

What you will do

• Responsible for medical monitoring/reporting and safety activities
• Provide 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
• Serve as the medical expert for assigned assets studies
• Contribute to regulatory interactions and strategy, such as IND/CTA/NDA 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, and Translational Science teams
• Partner with external collaborators, KOLs, CROs, and investigators

Required qualifications

• 2+ years of industry experience in clinical development
• Hands-on experience designing and executing clinical trials
• Experience with regulatory 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

Nice to have

• 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 coverage
• flexible time off
• paid holidays
• a 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.