New · posted Oct 31
Kailera · Biotechnology
Director, Clinical Data Management
- Remote, US
- Remote
- Full-time
- Director
The role
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 need
Required Qualifications
- 10+ years of clinical data management experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry (8+ years with an advanced degree).
- Proven track record providing strategic data management leadership across late-stage development programs, ensuring data integrity, data quality, and inspection readiness.
- Expert knowledge of clinical trial data management, including CDASH standards, database lock execution, external data reconciliation (e.g., eCOA, central labs, PK), inspection readiness, and adherence to regulatory guidelines (e.g., ICH, GCP) and internal SOPs.
- Deep expertise in global CRO oversight, vendor management, and strategic outsourcing models to ensure high-quality deliverables, timeline adherence, and cost control.
- Demonstrated experience with eTMF systems and the documentation requirements related to Data Management.
- Strong command of electronic data capture (EDC) systems and clinical data warehousing technologies, with experience across a range of clinical data management platforms.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, or a related field.
Preferred Qualificationsnice to have
- Experience in cardiometabolic disease areas.
- Experience with large clinical trial data sets.
- Track record leading Data Management activities through successful global health authority filings (NDA, BLA, or MAA) and health authority interactions.
What you'll do
Kailera Therapeutics is seeking an experienced Data Management professional to join as Director, Data Management. This role is accountable for the timely delivery and high-quality execution of Data Management deliverables across early- and late-phase clinical trials. The Director partners closely with key study stakeholders to define and implement a clear, comprehensive data strategy for assigned programs and studies. This position reports directly to the Head of Clinical Data Management.
Required location: Waltham, MA (hub-based, onsite 3-4 days per week) OR Remote (home-based, onsite at a hub 1 week every other month).
- Lead vendor oversight activities across global development programs, ensuring alignment between Kailera and CROs on all data management deliverables.
- Provide program-level leadership and oversight of clinical data management activities; monitor and report on program and study progress.
- Represent the Data Management function on the study team, fostering cross-functional collaboration and clear expectations.
- Monitor vendor performance and quality metrics, escalate issues to management, and drive resolution strategies.
- Proactively identify risks and develop and implement mitigation or corrective action plans.
- Ensure Data Management Trial Master File (TMF) documentation is filed accurately and maintained in an inspection-ready state.
- Support study-level inspection readiness and audit preparation efforts.
Pay and benefits
$196,000 – $240,000 a year
Employer provided$196,000—$240,000 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.
Comprehensive health coverage
Flexible time off
401(k) match
Monthly wellness stipend
Annual bonus and equity grants
Tuition reimbursement
Equal opportunity, accessibility and legal noticesKailera's statements, word for word
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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Job intelligence
The context around this role
Live data · October 31, 2026
Salary intelligence
How the pay compares
This role's midpoint is 11% above the US median for Clinical Data Management roles at this level.
This roleEmployer provided
Director roles in the US6 roles publishing pay
| Annual base pay | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| This role | $196,000 | — | $240,000 |
| All US (middle half) | $179,500 | $196,250 | $225,000 |
This role: Kailera's own published range. Comparisons: the base pay employers published on open Clinical Data Management roles at the same level on Regulatory Jobs, October 31, 2026. Nothing is estimated.
Career trajectory
Where this role sits in Clinical Data Management
The general path across 29 open Clinical Data Management roles on Regulatory Jobs, with the titles they carry most. Not Kailera's own promotion track.
Skills DNA
What this role leans on
How many of the posting's 20 duty, requirement and summary lines touch each area. The posting's emphasis, not a proficiency score.
- Data and digital systems11
- Documentation and SOPs7
- Clinical trial conduct7
- Collaboration and leadership6
- GMP and compliance4
- Regulatory submissions1
- Quality systems and risk1
Regulatory intelligence
The rules behind this role
Frameworks and standards this posting's work falls under, matched from its own words, each linked to the official source.
- FDAFDA data integrity guidance(official source, opens in a new tab)Data Integrity and Compliance With Drug CGMP: Questions and Answers
- ICHICH quality guidelines(official source, opens in a new tab)Q1 stability, Q2(R2) analytical validation, Q7, Q9 risk management, Q10 quality systems
- ICHICH E6 good clinical practice(official source, opens in a new tab)The international standard for the conduct of clinical trials
- FDAFDA NDA(official source, opens in a new tab)New Drug Applications
- FDAFDA BLA(official source, opens in a new tab)Biologics License Applications
Company hiring pulse
Kailera on Regulatory Jobs
- 11
- Open roles
- 11
- Distinct roles
- 3
- Locations
By discipline
- Regulatory6 55%
- Clinical4 36%
- Quality1 9%
By level
- Director8 73%
- VP & Executive2 18%
- Senior & Principal1 9%
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Director, Clinical Data Management at Kailera
Open until filled. $196K–$240K a year, employer provided.