AssociateDirector,ClinicalOversight

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, Clinical Oversight (ADCO) provides strategic leadership and operational direction for Clinical Monitoring Oversight across Kailera’s clinical development programs. This role is accountable for designing and executing a comprehensive oversight framework that ensures high-quality trial execution, regulatory compliance, and inspection readiness globally. The ADCO serves as a senior leader and key partner to Clinical Operations, Quality, and external vendors, driving oversight strategy, performance management, and continuous improvement across studies and programs. This individual represents Kailera in oversight activities and plays a critical role in scaling processes, strengthening vendor governance, and advancing operational excellence. Required location: Waltham, MA (hub-based, onsite 3-4 days per week) Responsibilities: Define and lead the Clinical Monitoring Oversight strategy across studies, including development and oversight of Clinical Monitoring Oversight SOPs and templates, Clinical Oversight Monitoring plans, ensuring alignment with corporate goals, regulatory expectations, and evolving risk-based monitoring approaches Establish and continuously improve oversight SOPs, standards, tools, and governance models Provide executive oversight of clinical service providers (SPs), ensuring performance, quality, and compliance expectati