Associate Director, Clinical Scientist

Kailera Therapeutics; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 159,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Wellness stipend

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Commuter benefits

Equity grants

Job summary

Kailera Therapeutics seeks an Associate Director, Clinical Scientist to lead and execute Phase 3 clinical trials, working closely with Medical Directors and cross-functional teams. This on-site role in Waltham, MA involves end-to-end trial oversight, data review, and strategic input to study design and reporting.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years in clinical development, strong leadership and communication skills, and a deep understanding of the drug development life cycle across preclinical

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in clinical development and trials.
• Experience leading cross-functional study teams.
• Experience reviewing clinical trial data listings.
• Strong understanding of drug development process.

Responsibilities

• Support Medical Directors for Phase I–III studies.
• Lead studies across full trial lifecycle from start-up to database lock.
• Provide scientific input on efficacy and safety endpoints.
• Identify data trends and issues with Data Management and Biostatistics.
• Collaborate with Clinical Operations, Data Management, Biostatistics, Programming, Safety and Regulatory.
• Provide clinical oversight of study execution and ensure alignment with strategy.
• Author/review trial documents including protocols and CRFs.
• Develop and deliver presentations to study teams.

Skills

Clinical trial leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Data interpretation

Study start-up

Scientific communication

Project management

Education

RN, MS, PhD or PharmD

Tools

SAS

EDC systems

Job description

At Kailera, we are bold, authentic and committed to our mission of developing therapies that give people the power to transform their lives and elevate their overall health. Rooted in an entrepreneurial spirit and a team-oriented culture, we are working together to advance Kailera’s mission to advance novel therapies for obesity and related conditions. We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes collaboration, integrity, and excellence. As we expand, we seek the most talented individuals with diverse backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and experiences to join our team.

What You’ll Do

The Associate Director, Clinical Scientist is a unique opportunity to play a key role in the research and development organization. This role allows for hands‑on scientific responsibility of clinical trial execution and delivery. For this role, we are seeking a resourceful and matrixed individual who excels in operating at both the study team and leadership levels to lead in day‑to‑day execution, data review, and data analysis of the program in support of a Phase 3 pivotal study slated for NDA submission. This opportunity requires a creative thinker who takes independent initiative to identify and address challenges, while working cross‑functionally to drive the development and refinement of clinical and scientific processes and procedures in support of program deliverables. This individual will assume increasing strategic and leadership responsibilities with broad external scientific communication from study start‑up through reporting in support of a growing development portfolio.

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

Responsibilities

• Support the Medical Directors for one or more Phase I–III clinical studies
• Lead studies across the full trial lifecycle, from start-up through database lock and reporting
• Provide scientific input to the efficacy and safety endpoint objectives of clinical trials
• Identify and provide solutions to data trends, inconsistencies, and potential issues; partnering with Data Management, Biostatistics, and Safety
• Collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams including Clinical Operations, Data Management, Biostatistics, Programming, Safety, and Regulatory
• Provide clinical oversight of study execution in collaboration with cross‑functional teams and ensure alignment with overall clinical strategy in partnership with the Clinical Science Lead for the program
• Author, review, and contribute to trial documents, such as protocols, amendments, Investigator’s Brochures, and Clinical Study Reports
• Develop and deliver clear, well-structured presentations to study teams
• Understand and communicate the disease and treatment landscape to ensure scientific innovations are considered and/or incorporated into clinical trial development strategy
• Contribute to the development and standardization of templates, processes, infrastructure, and procedures to support clinical development
• Be flexible with travel and attend site related clinical development activities; form and maintain relationships with KOL’s

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of extensive hands‑on experience supporting clinical trials in a clinical development role
• Experience working on study teams representing their technical expertise while working collaboratively with colleagues to achieve milestones and goals
• Demonstrates experience reviewing and interpreting clinical trial data listings
• Strong understanding of clinical trial conduct and cross‑functional trial workflows
• Ability to work independently while navigating leadership demands by directing the broader study team in partnership with clinical operations
• Exceptional organizational, prioritization, leadership and execution skills
• Demonstrates strong ability to communicate cross‑functionally
• Ability to manage multiple studies and deadlines in a fast‑paced environment
• A dynamic individual who acts as the subject matter expert (SME) for the cross‑functional study team and contributes to the development strategy as a member of a broader team
• Has a thorough understanding of the drug development process from IND/CTA through BLA/NDA submission
• Broad understanding of functional areas of drug development, including preclinical, regulatory, pharmacovigilance, drug supply, data sciences (data management, biostatistics, programming), and clinical operations (including site selection, study start‑up, study conduct, and finalization)
• Ability to understand, interpret, and communicate clinical information including literature reviews, competitive intelligence, and changing treatment paradigms

Education

• RN, MS, PhD or PharmD, or equivalent with clinical research experience. Advanced degree and/or professional certification/credentials highly preferred

Salary Range

$159,000—$195,000 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Information

Kailera Therapeutics, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, creed, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), national origin, ancestry, citizen‑ship status, age (40 and over), sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, pregnancy‑related conditions, and lactation), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, reproductive­‑­health­‑ decisions, domestic victim status, political‑‑­ affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.

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