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Director, Clinical Scientist

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Kailera Therapeutics

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United States , Waltham

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Salary:

175000.00 - 230000.00 USD / Year

Job Description:

The Director, Clinical Scientist is a senior, hands-on scientific leader responsible for the scientific execution of clinical trials. This role partners closely with Clinical Operations and cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality trial conduct, rigorous data review, and clear scientific communication from study start-up through reporting.

Job Responsibility:

  • Support the Medical lead for one or more Phase I–III clinical studies
  • Support studies across the full trial lifecycle, from start-up through database lock and reporting
  • Lead ongoing review of clinical trial data listings, including adverse events, laboratory data, concomitant medications, vitals, ECGs, and safety outputs
  • Identify data trends, inconsistencies, and potential issues
  • partner with Data Management, Biostatistics, and Safety to resolve them
  • Act as a close scientific partner to Clinical Operations to deliver on trial execution
  • Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams including Clinical Operations, Data Management, Biostatistics, Programming, Safety, and Regulatory
  • Author, review, and contribute to trial documents, such as protocols, amendments, Investigator’s Brochures, and Clinical Study Reports
  • Develop and deliver clear, well-structured presentations to study teams and internal leadership
  • Drive execution, follow-through, and accountability across multiple concurrent deliverables
  • Be flexible with travel and attend site related clinical development activities
  • form and maintain relationships with KOL’s

Requirements:

  • 8+ years of extensive hands-on experience supporting clinical trials in a clinical development role
  • Demonstrated experience reviewing and interpreting clinical trial data listings
  • Strong understanding of clinical trial conduct and cross-functional trial workflows
  • Proven ability to partner effectively with Clinical Operations
  • Exceptional organizational, prioritization, and execution skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • 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
  • Advanced degree in life sciences discipline (PhD, PharmD, MS, or equivalent)
What we offer:
  • 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
  • annual bonus opportunities
  • equity grants

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 10, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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