$159K – $195K/yr
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 Associate Director, Bioanalytical Sciences at Kailera Therapeutics will report to the Director, Bioanalytical Sciences and will be responsible for designing and executing bioanalytical strategies to support development programs for patients with obesity-related diseases. This role will oversee GLP-compliant bioanalytical work for non-clinical and clinical studies. The Associate Director will manage CRO-outsourced bioanalysis to advance drug candidates through various development stages while partnering with cross-functional teams to ensure the seamless integration of data into Kailera’s broader development programs. Required location: Waltham, MA (hub-based, onsite 3-4 days per week) Responsibilities: Lead bioanalytical strategy and execution in clinical and non-clinical studies Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement bioanalytical aspects of clinical development programs Identify, select, and oversee CROs, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and regulatory requirements Manage and oversee outsourced bioanalysis of small molecules, peptides, and biomarkers Direct the development, validation, and implementation of bioanalytical assays Review validation protocols, test procedures, raw data, and technical reports to ensure scientific rigor and compliance with regulatory guidelines Provide leadership in ensuri