Senior Medical Director, Medical Affairs

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 Senior Medical Director of Medical Affairs at Kailera Therapeutics will support the development and execution of medical affairs initiatives for our obesity pipeline. This role will drive scientific engagement with healthcare professionals (HCPs), lead evidence generation strategies, and contribute to the development of scientific content to support both internal and external stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of obesity as a therapeutic area, experience in medical affairs, and a passion for improving patient outcomes.

Preferred location: Waltham, MA or San Diego, CA (onsite or hybrid 2-3 days per week).

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the development and execution of the Medical Affairs strategic plan for obesity, aligned with corporate and clinical development goals
• Serve as a key scientific and medical expert internally and externally; act as a core member of cross-functional teams (Clinical, Regulatory, Commercial, HEOR)
• Provide medical input into clinical development plans, trial designs, and interpretation of clinical data
• Support the development of the medical/scientific platform and ensure consistency across all medical communications
• Review and develop medical and scientific materials (slide decks, standard response letters, FAQs, publications, etc.) ensuring scientific accuracy and compliance
• Collaborate on the development and review of medical information content, training materials, and external communications (including digital and omnichannel strategies)
• Support the design and execution of company-sponsored clinical trials (Phase 2/3), post-hoc analysis, and real-world evidence (RWE) initiatives
• Lead development of Investigator-Initiated Study (IIS) strategy and review of proposals in alignment with scientific objectives
• Collaborate on publications, abstracts, and congress presentations to disseminate clinical and scientific data
• Build and maintain strong relationships with external experts, investigators, academic centers, and professional societies in the field of obesity
• Lead scientific advisory boards and support speaker programs, congress planning, and medical symposia
• Represent Medical Affairs at key scientific and clinical meetings; gather insights to inform company strategy
• Travel as needed for investigator meetings, scientific conferences, commercial meetings, and external KOL interactions, approximately 20 - 30%

Required Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in Medical Affairs within the biopharma and/or an academic/medical environment
• Excellent communication, collaboration and leadership skills
• Demonstrated ability to engage with KOLs, investigators, and cross-functional teams
• Experience with scientific publication planning and congress strategy preferred
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment

Required Qualifications:

• Biopharma experience strongly preferred
• Experience in the cardiometabolic therapeutic area, specifically obesity

Education:

• Advanced degree (MD, PhD, PharmD) with specialization in obesity, metabolism, or related field preferred

Benefits of Working at Kailera

In addition to traditional benefits, we provide enhanced offerings designed to support the well-being and financial security of our team members and their families.

• Comprehensive health benefits and tax-advantaged savings accounts
• Flexible time off, 13 paid holidays, and a companywide year-end shutdown
• Monthly wellness stipend
• Generous 401(k) match
• Disability and life insurance

At Kailera, we are committed to fostering an inclusive culture. How we treat our people is reflective of this commitment. We share the pay range for this particular role with the actual base salary depending upon factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, market factors, and experience.

Salary Range

$210,000-$270,000 USD

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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