# Senior Scientist, Analytical Development and Quality Control 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: Senior
- Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-09-16
- Apply by: 2026-10-31
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/kailera/jobs/5019296008
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/kailera-therapeutics-senior-scientist-analytical-development-and-quality-control/

## About the role

The Senior Scientist, Analytical Development and Quality Control will support analytical development and quality control activities performed by our external partners for cGMP manufacturing, quality release, and stability. The Senior Scientist will work directly with technical counterparts at vendor sites to implement the required product controls and ensure the integrity of data generated by our external partners.

## What they're looking for

- D. with a minimum of 6 years, MS with a minimum of 10 years, or BS with a minimum of 12 years of experience in analytical development and quality control within the pharmaceutical or biotech industry
- Proven experience with peptides and/or small molecules in solid oral dosage forms
- Experience managing outsourced activities with CDMOs
- Strong expertise in analytical techniques such as HPLC, UPLC, MS, GC, dissolution, and spectroscopic methods
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements (FDA, EMA) and ICH guidelines related to analytical development
- Proven effective communication and interpersonal skills

Tags: Analytical Dev and QC