Senior Manager, CMC Operations Jobs

Kailera Therapeutics

Location:
United States, San Diego

Category:
Research and Development

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

136000.00 - 170000.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

Reporting to the Senior Director, CMC Operations, the Senior Manager, CMC Operations will support the flawless execution of Kailera’s CMC activities, spanning departmental financial management, alliance management with CDMO partners, and project management. The individual will collaborate with CMC core team representatives and bridge cross-functional CMC sub-teams to manage all technical activities and timelines for Kailera’s multiple development projects. The Senior Manager will also support preparation and monitoring of departmental budgets.

Job Responsibility:

Drive Tech Ops, Quality, and Regulatory teams to ensure project priorities are clearly documented and communicated
Manage the CMC vendors to ensure all work is occurring according to the contracted scope, schedule, and budget
Responsible for the tracking of program budget and finances for CMC functions
Create and independently maintain project communication tools, such as CMC team meeting minutes, action tracking, and timeline plans
Proactively communicate key issues and any other critical topics in a timely manner to the appropriate management level and/or to any other relevant stakeholders
Define and monitor progress on deliverables and provide timely updates to key stakeholders on project target dates and progress against goals
Actively manage relationships and communication between Kailera and external partners or service providers as required

Requirements:

8+ years of experience in pharmaceutical drug development and track record of success supporting multiple projects or programs simultaneously
Excellent communication/presentation skills and proficiency in Smartsheet software
Proven track record of creativity, problem solving, and productivity
Demonstrated success working in interdisciplinary and cross-functional teams
Comfortable working in a dynamic, interactive, fast-paced, and entrepreneurial environment
Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline

What we offer:

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

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 09, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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