Associate Director, Global Regulatory Affairs

Kailera Therapeutics; United States; On-site; USD 155,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) match

Wellness stipend

Tuition reimbursement

Commuter benefits

Equity grants

Annual bonus opportunities

Job summary

Kailera Therapeutics is a forward‑looking biopharma seeking an Associate Director, Global Regulatory Affairs to lead day‑to‑day regulatory activities for early and late‑phase programs, including IND/CTA submissions and future marketing applications.

The role partners with Regulatory CMC and Regulatory Operations to ensure scientifically robust submissions and timely agency responses, guiding global development programs with strategic regulatory insight.

Qualifications

• Experience in design and conduct of clinical trials and preparation of regulatory submissions
• Working knowledge of US and international regulatory guidelines and regulations
• Understanding of integrated drug development process
• Ability to solve problems through teamwork and drive business outcomes
• Ability to assess and manage risk in a highly regulated environment
• Strong written, spoken, and presentation communication
• Willingness to travel 10–15%

Responsibilities

• Lead regulatory submission strategies for core programs and coordinate IND/CTA submissions
• Oversee compilation, review, and submission of regulatory applications to agencies
• Monitor regulatory developments and communicate impacts to stakeholders
• Provide regulatory guidance for global development and registration programs
• Respond to regulatory questions from authorities with clinical development and safety input
• Develop internal SOPs and work instructions related to regulatory affairs
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations and guidelines

Skills

Regulatory submissions

Global regulatory strategy

Clinical development knowledge

Regulatory intelligence

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory risk management

Communication skills

Travel availability

Education

Bachelor's degree in life sciences or related field

Advanced degree (PhD/PharmD/MS/MBA)

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, Global Regulatory Affairs will be responsible for day-to-day regulatory activities of early/late phase investigational products, leading the writing and submission of IND/CTA/amendments and future marketing application submissions, providing guidance to the team on regulatory filings and responses, and providing critical regulatory intelligence and guidance back to the team. The Associate Director will work on cross-functional teams, partnering with key internal/external team members including Regulatory CMC and Regulatory Operations to ensure the scientific data and submissions fulfills agency expectations in a compliant manner.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the regulatory representative on core teams, developing and planning regulatory submission strategies, coordinating the preparation of submissions to regulatory agencies, and conducting regulatory intelligence activities
• Oversee the compilation, review, and submission of regulatory applications and submissions to agencies, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness
• Monitor the regulatory environment and communicate developments to various stakeholders within the company (clinical, regulatory, senior leadership, etc)
• Stay updated on global regulatory guidance and regulations, communicating key updates to senior leadership and project team management to ensure compliance with all reporting requirements, including annual and periodic reports
• Respond to regulatory questions from various regulatory authorities, working in collaboration with subject matter experts in clinical development, safety, and other business partners
• Provide strategic regulatory guidance for global development and registration programs (e.g., INDs, CTAs, NDAs, and MAAs)
• Assess and communicate regulatory requirements to ensure all development activities follow applicable regulations and guidelines
• Contribute to the implementation of processes and procedures, including developing and authoring internal work instructions and company SOPs

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of regulatory requirements in the design and conduct of clinical trials, including preparation of regulatory submissions
• Established working knowledge of regulatory guidelines and regulations (US and international)
• Demonstrated deep knowledge of the integrated drug development process
• Demonstrated ability to find solutions and alternatives through teamwork resulting in positive business outcomes
• Demonstrated ability to assess and manage risk in a highly regulated environment
• Strong written, spoken, and presentation communication
• Strong desire to grow career in the pharmaceutical industry, willingness to learn, and enthusiastically embrace new opportunities
• Travel expected (10-15%)

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree preferred

Education

• Bachelors degree with 10+ years of relevant drug development experience
• Advanced degree (such as PhD, PharmD, MS, MBA) with at least 5 years of relevant drug development experience

Salary Range

$155,000—$190,000 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, citizenship 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 affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.

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