Program Management Lead, Biotech Therapeutics

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Flexible time off

Paid holidays

Wellness stipend

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Equity grants

Annual bonus opportunities

Job summary

Kailera Therapeutics is seeking an Associate Director, Program Management to drive cross-functional drug development programs at the Waltham, MA hub. You will oversee plans from initiation to completion, ensuring on-time delivery within scope and budget, while identifying risks and implementing solutions.

The role supports mid-stage assets KAI-4729 and Safiglipron (Phase 1–2). Onsite 3–4 days/week with a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of project management experience in biotech, pharmaceutical, or life sciences.
• Strong understanding of drug development and cross-functional integration.
• Experience in managing cross-functional teams with early to mid-stage drug development.
• Demonstrated project management and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and organizational skills, attention to detail, and analytical abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and driving clarity.

Responsibilities

• Support the Program Leader with planning, execution, and delivery of multiple projects across asset development.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (clinical, regulatory, nonclinical, technical operations) to align with objectives.
• Ensure agenda topics and outputs align with the program's strategic development plan.
• Develop and own detailed integrated project plans with goals, timelines, and resources.
• Identify and manage risks, issues, dependencies; implement mitigation strategies.
• Monitor progress and provide updates to leadership and stakeholders.
• Own program reports/dashboards for governance bodies.
• Demonstrate learning agility and strong collaboration in competitive therapeutic areas.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Communication

Organization

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science/engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Smartsheet

MS Project

Excel

think-cell

OnePager

Job description

Kailera Therapeutics is seeking an Associate Director, Program Management to drive cross-functional drug development programs at the Waltham, MA hub. You will oversee plans from initiation to completion, ensuring on-time delivery within scope and budget, while identifying risks and implementing solutions.

The role supports mid-stage assets KAI-4729 and Safiglipron (Phase 1–2). Onsite 3–4 days/week with a collaborative, fast-paced environment.