# Associate Director, Device Engineering at Kailera Therapeutics

- Company: Kailera Therapeutics
- What the company does: Kailera is a late clinical-stage biotechnology company advancing a diversified pipeline of GLP-1 therapies to provide options for people living with obesity. Backed by a16z.
- Company website: https://www.kailera.com
- Type: Startups
- Level: Principal and up
- Location: US-Remote
- Work setup: Remote
- Posted: 2026-08-19
- Apply by: 2026-10-08
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/kailera/jobs/5395467008
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/kailera-therapeutics-associate-director-device-engineering/

## About the role

We are seeking an experienced Associate Director, Device Engineering, to lead the development and launch of drug-device combination products, with a strong emphasis on autoinjectors, pre-filled syringes, and multidose pens. This role will drive cross-functional collaboration across CMC, quality, regulatory, manufacturing, clinical, and commercial teams to ensure robust product development aligned with meeting patient needs, global standards, and regulatory expectations.

## What they're looking for

- Minimum of 10+ years of experience in medical device or combination product development, with at least 3 years in a team leadership role
- Proven experience with autoinjector, pre-filled syringe, or multidose pen development and launch, including authoring clinical and commercial regulatory submissions
- Deep understanding of design controls, design verification, test method development and validation, risk management, human factors, and design transfer
- Strong knowledge of applicable regulatory standards and guidance documents
- Excellent communication, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration skills

Tags: Drug Product