Senior Medical Director, Clinical Development
Listed compensation
$296k-$355k
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time · hybrid
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
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Job description
Join Kailera Therapeutics, Inc. as a Senior Medical Director, Clinical Development – $296K-$355K in Waltham, Massachusetts, United States.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $296K - $355K
- Comprehensive health coverage
- Flexible time off
- Paid holidays
- Year-end shutdown
- Monthly wellness stipend
- Generous 401(k) match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Commuter benefits
- Disability and life insurance
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Hybrid position - combination of remote and on-site.
- Flexible scheduling available.
This position offers hybrid flexibility, competitive compensation. Work with Kailera Therapeutics, Inc. in Waltham, Massachusetts, United States.
Key Responsibilities
The Senior Medical Director will provide strategic medical leadership in the design and execution of clinical development programs for novel therapeutics. They will also oversee medical monitoring, safety activities, and regulatory interactions while collaborating with cross-functional teams and external partners.
Requirements
Candidates must have an MD or equivalent degree and at least 4 years of industry experience in clinical development, preferably within a biotech or small pharma setting. Strong expertise in clinical trial design, GCP, regulatory requirements, and safety monitoring is essential for this role.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Medical Affairs — Physician Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$326k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $308k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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