Senior Manager, CMC Operations

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 develop 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.

Reporting to the Senior Director, CMC Operations, the Senior Manager, CMC Operations will support the flawless execution of Kailera’s CMC activities, spanning departmental financial management, alliance management with CDMO partners, and project management. The individual will collaborate with CMC core team representatives and bridge cross‑functional CMC sub‑teams to manage all technical activities and timelines for Kailera’s multiple development projects. The Senior Manager will also support preparation and monitoring of departmental budgets.

Required location:
Waltham, MA (hub‑based, onsite 3‑4 days per week)

• Drive Tech Ops, Quality, and Regulatory teams to ensure project priorities are clearly documented and communicated
• Manage the CMC vendors to ensure all work is occurring according to the contracted scope, schedule, and budget
• Responsible for the tracking of program budget and finances for CMC functions
• Create and independently maintain project communication tools, such as CMC team meeting minutes, action tracking, and timeline plans
• Proactively communicate key issues and any other critical topics in a timely manner to the appropriate management level and/or to any other relevant stakeholders
• Define and monitor progress on deliverables and provide timely updates to key stakeholders on project target dates and progress against goals
• Actively manage relationships and communication between Kailera and external partners or service providers as required

• 8+ years of experience in pharmaceutical drug development and track record of success supporting multiple projects or programs simultaneously
• Excellent communication/presentation skills and proficiency in Smartsheet software
• Proven track record of creativity, problem solving, and productivity
• Demonstrated success working in interdisciplinary and cross‑functional teams
• Comfortable working in a dynamic, interactive, fast‑paced, and entrepreneurial environment

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline

Salary Range: $136,000—$170,000 USD

For Full Time Roles:
This range represents the company’s good‑faith estimate of the salary at the time of posting. Actual pay may vary based on experience, skills, qualifications, location, and internal equity. We also offer comprehensive health coverage, flexible time off, paid holidays, and a year‑end shutdown. Enjoy a monthly wellness stipend, generous 401(k) match, tuition reimbursement, commuter benefits, disability and life insurance, plus annual bonus opportunities and equity grants—because your well‑being and future matter to us.

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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