Medical Director, Clinical Development — Biotech (Remote/Hybrid)

Kailera Therapeutics, Inc.; United States; Hybrid; USD 242,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Commuter benefits

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Equity grants

Annual bonus

Wellness stipend

Paid holidays

Year-end shutdown

Job summary

Kailera Therapeutics, Inc. is seeking a Medical Director, Clinical Development to design and execute clinical programs for our obesity-focused pipeline. This hub-based role combines onsite presence in Waltham, MA with remote work options, driving cross-functional collaboration and high-quality trial execution.

You will lead medical monitoring, strategy, and regulatory interactions, contributing to publications and external communications while partnering with CROs and KOLs.

Qualifications

• MD or equivalent required.
• 2+ years of experience in clinical development, preferably in biotech or pharma.
• Experience with regulatory submissions and GCP compliance.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute clinical development programs across studies.
• Provide medical leadership for trial design, planning, and execution.
• Serve as medical expert and primary clinical contact for assigned assets.
• Contribute to regulatory interactions and IND/CTA/NDA filings.
• Collaborate with Regulatory, Safety, CMC and Translational Science teams.

Skills

Communication skills

Medical leadership

Clinical development

Education

MD or equivalent

Job description

Kailera Therapeutics, Inc. is seeking a Medical Director, Clinical Development to design and execute clinical programs for our obesity-focused pipeline. This hub-based role combines onsite presence in Waltham, MA with remote work options, driving cross-functional collaboration and high-quality trial execution.

You will lead medical monitoring, strategy, and regulatory interactions, contributing to publications and external communications while partnering with CROs and KOLs.