Kailera Therapeutics, Inc. is hiring: Director, Medical Writing in Waltham
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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.
What You'll Do:
The Director, Medical Writing will be responsible for driving the planning, development, and completion of regulatory documents, including but not limited to protocols, right-to-operate documents such as investigator’s brochures and annual reports, Investigational New Drug (IND) and New Drug Application (NDA) documents including integrated summary documents, submissions and regulatory response, and briefing documents to support Regulatory and Health Authority interactions. The ideal candidate possesses both scientific and communications expertise as well as the leadership skills needed to facilitate cross-functional team engagement in document development.
The candidate may also have responsibility for oversight of vendor partners.
Preferred location: Waltham, MA or San Diego, CA (onsite or hybrid 2-3 days per week).
Responsibilities:
Plan, draft, edit, and review regulatory documents:
Develop timelines for documents assigned
Coordinate first-draft authoring of documents, whether with Subject Matter Expert (SME) input or independently
Edit for consistency and clarity as well as for adherence to Kailera style guide requirements
Ensure approval of content within specified timelines
Ensure documents meet regulatory needs and guidelines as well as align with business strategies
Demonstrate expertise in regulatory and clinical document requirements for major Global Regulatory Authorities, including the US, Europe, and Japan
Formulate concise and clear key messages for relevant document audience
Understand external environment for indications and therapeutic areas relevant to assigned projects
Engage in industry and functional organizations as appropriate to ensure Kailera is utilizing current best practices
Act as SME for Kailera authoring templates and systems (Sharepoint, MS Office Suite, Veeva Vault RIM, etc)
Contribute to projects
Required Qualifications:
Minimum of 10+ years industry experience in regulatory medical writing, regulatory affairs, medical affairs, or other relevant professional experience
Clear understanding of drug development, including phases, processes, and techniques used within clinical development
Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate both in written communications and through presentations and facilitation
Ability to work both independently and as part of cross-functional team
Proficiency with relevant software applications, including the MS Office suite (Word, Powerpoint, Excel); Veeva Systems; Sharepoint; and others as assigned
Emotional intelligence – demonstrate the ability to manage through stressful situations ensuring a win-win approach
Ability to create timelines and manage projects assigned
Education:
Benefits of Working at Kailera
In addition to traditional benefits, we provide enhanced offerings designed to support the well-being and financial security of our team members and their families.
Comprehensive health benefits and tax-advantaged savings accounts
Flexible time off, 13 paid holidays, and a companywide year-end shutdown
Monthly wellness stipend
Generous401(k) match
Disability and life insurance
At Kailera, we are committed to fostering an inclusive culture. How we treat our people is reflective of this commitment. We share the pay range for this particular role with the actual base salary depending upon factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, market factors, and experience.
Salary Range
$175,000 - $230,000 USD
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY INFORMATION:
Kailera Therapeutics, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, creed, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age (40 and over), sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions, and lactation), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, reproductive health decisions, domestic victim status, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.
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