New · posted Oct 31
Kailera · Biotechnology
Senior Medical Director, Clinical Development
- Waltham, MA
- Hybrid
- 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
- 4+ years of industry experience in clinical development, preferably in a biotech or small pharma environment
- Hands-on experience designing and executing clinical trials
- Understanding of GCP, clinical trial design, regulatory requirements, and safety monitoring
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including protocol and regulatory document writing
- Demonstrated ability to engage with KOLs, investigators, and cross-functional teams
- Can work independently; self-starter attitude
- Advanced PowerPoint skills; working knowledge of Excel and other commonly used clinical systems/tools
- Ability to manage multiple studies and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Must be exceptionally detail oriented
Education
- MD or equivalent is required
Preferred Qualificationsnice to have
- Experience in cardiometabolic therapeutic area is advantageous
- Proven track record of contributing to IND submissions and global regulatory filings is a strong plus
What you'll do
We are seeking an experienced, highly motivated Senior Medical Director, Clinical Development to join our growing team. This individual will play a pivotal role in designing and executing clinical development programs that advance our pipeline of innovative therapeutics. The successful candidate will bring strong clinical insight, a deep understanding of drug development in a biotech setting, and a proven ability to work cross-functionally in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- Responsible for medical monitoring/reporting and safety activities
- Provide strategic medical leadership in the design, planning, and execution of clinical development strategies across multiple studies
- Acts as the medical contact at the company for clinical/medical issues
- Interprets, reports, and prepares oral and written results of product research, in concert with senior clinical personnel
- Serves as the medical expert for assigned assets studies
- Contribute to regulatory interactions and strategy, including IND/CTA submissions and briefing packages
- Collaborate and work closely with Clinical Operations to ensure appropriate site selection, patient recruitment strategies, and high-quality trial execution
- Oversee and support data interpretation, analysis, and clinical study reports
- Work closely with internal stakeholders, including Regulatory, Safety, CMC, Medical Affairs, and Translational Science teams
- Drive partnerships with external collaborators, KOLs, CROs, and investigators
- Support scientific publications, conference presentations, and other external communications
- Participate in safety review meetings and provide clinical input into adverse event evaluation and reporting
Pay and benefits
$296,000 – $355,000 a year
Employer provided$296,000—$355,000 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
Annual bonus and equity grants
Monthly wellness stipend
Tuition reimbursement
Where you'll work
Waltham, MAHybridOpen in Maps (opens in a new tab)
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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 9% above the US median for Clinical Development roles at this level.
This roleEmployer provided
Director roles in Massachusetts40 roles publishing pay
Director roles in the US93 roles publishing pay
| Annual base pay | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| This role | $296,000 | — | $355,000 |
| Massachusetts (middle half) | $255,000 | $298,000 | $308,250 |
| All US (middle half) | $258,000 | $298,000 | $318,500 |
This role: Kailera's own published range. Comparisons: the base pay employers published on open Clinical Development roles at the same level on Regulatory Jobs, October 31, 2026. Nothing is estimated.
Career trajectory
Where this role sits in Clinical Development
The general path across 116 open Clinical Development 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 26 duty, requirement and summary lines touch each area. The posting's emphasis, not a proficiency score.
- Clinical trial conduct11
- Collaboration and leadership10
- Documentation and SOPs4
- Investigations and CAPA2
- Regulatory submissions2
- GMP and compliance1
- Lab testing and methods1
- Data and digital systems1
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.
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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Senior Medical Director, Clinical Development at Kailera
Open until filled. $296K–$355K a year, employer provided.