# Director, Program Management 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: 2026-07-01
- Apply by: 2026-10-08
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/kailera/jobs/5288928008
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/kailera-therapeutics-director-program-management/

## About the role

The Director, Program Management will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Clinical, Regulatory, Non-clinical, and Technical Operations, and Commercial to drive the overall program and several others forward. This individual will oversee the development and execution of project plans from initiation to completion, ensuring the plan is completed on time, in scope, and within budget.

## What they're looking for

- Strong understanding of drug development & commercialization and how biotech functions integrate
- Experience in managing cross-functional teams and complex projects, with late-stage drug development (phase 3 experience required)
- Experience in strategic planning for NDA filing, post approval commitments and US commercialization strongly preferred
- Demonstrated project management and interpersonal skills
- Excellent problem-solving and organizational skills, attention to detail, and analytical skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Tags: Program Management