# Associate Director, Statistical Programming 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: Waltham, Massachusetts
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-05-26
- Apply by: 2026-10-08
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/kailera/jobs/5230998008
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/kailera-therapeutics-associate-director-statistical-programming/

## About the role

We are seeking an experienced programmer to join us as Associate Director, Statistical Programming. This is a critical role responsible for leading statistical programming activities on the assigned disease area(s). This role will support clinical trials, regulatory submissions, and other key initiatives. Required location: Waltham, MA (hub-based, onsite 3-4 days per week)

## What they're looking for

- Proven hands-on experience in programming for clinical development, preferably in a leadership role, with a strong preference for late-phase clinical trial support
- Experience in regulatory submissions, including NDAs, BLAs, and other filings, with experience in ISS/ISE highly desirable
- Expertise in SAS programming and comprehensive knowledge of CDISC standards
- Familiarity with ICH/GCP guidelines and global regulatory submission requirements (e.g., FDA, EMA)
- Extensive experience overseeing CROs, including independent validation of datasets and statistical deliverables

Tags: Biometrics