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.
About the role
The Senior Vice President, Program Leadership serves as the senior-most executive accountable for driving biopharmaceutical programs from late-stage development through regulatory approval and launch readiness. This is a highly visible role with significant interaction with the executive team, requiring a leader with exceptional confidence, influence, and conviction who can operate effectively within a fast-moving organization of strong voices.
What they're looking for
- 15+ years of progressive experience in biotech or pharma, with a strong focus on drug development
- Demonstrated track record of driving programs from Phase 3 through regulatory approval — ideally multiple times across both pharma and biotech settings
- Experience building and structuring program governance, decision-making frameworks, and planning processes — not just executing within existing systems
- Proven success in launch readiness as an integrated part of late-stage development
- Experience leading and elevating cross-functional program teams
- Track record of success in general medicine therapeutic areas (cardiovascular, diabetes, endocrinology, metabolic disease, or similar), oncology-only backgrounds are less preferred
More about this role
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.
The Senior Vice President, Program Leadership serves as the senior-most executive accountable for driving biopharmaceutical programs from late-stage development through regulatory approval and launch readiness. This is a highly visible role with significant interaction with the executive team, requiring a leader with exceptional confidence, influence, and conviction who can operate effectively within a fast-moving organization of strong voices. The Senior Vice President will build and implement robust systems and structure for decision-making and planning, ensure the right people...
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