Director, Clinical Data Management

Kailera Therapeutics•Waltham, MA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

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. Kailera Therapeutics is seeking an experienced Data Management professional to join as Director, Data Management. This role is accountable for the timely delivery and high-quality execution of Data Management deliverables across early- and late-phase clinical trials. The Director partners closely with key study stakeholders to define and implement a clear, comprehensive data strategy for assigned programs and studies. This position reports directly to the Head of Clinical Data Management. Required location: Waltham, MA (hub-based, onsite 3-4 days per week)

Requirements

10+ years of clinical data management experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry (8+ years with an advanced degree).
Proven track record providing strategic data management leadership across late-stage development programs, ensuring data integrity, data quality, and inspection readiness.
Expert knowledge of clinical trial data management, including CDASH standards, database lock execution, external data reconciliation (e.g., eCOA, central labs, PK), inspection readiness, and adherence to regulatory guidelines (e.g., ICH, GCP) and internal SOPs.
Deep expertise in global CRO oversight, vendor management, and strategic outsourcing models to ensure high-quality deliverables, timeline adherence, and cost control.
Demonstrated experience with eTMF systems and the documentation requirements related to Data Management.
Strong command of electronic data capture (EDC) systems and clinical data warehousing technologies, with experience across a range of clinical data management platforms.
Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, or a related field.

Nice To Haves

Experience in cardiometabolic disease areas.
Experience with large clinical trial data sets.
Track record leading Data Management activities through successful global health authority filings (NDA, BLA, or MAA) and health authority interactions.

Responsibilities

Lead vendor oversight activities across global development programs, ensuring alignment between Kailera and CROs on all data management deliverables.
Provide program-level leadership and oversight of clinical data management activities; monitor and report on program and study progress.
Represent the Data Management function on the study team, fostering cross-functional collaboration and clear expectations.
Monitor vendor performance and quality metrics, escalate issues to management, and drive resolution strategies.
Proactively identify risks and develop and implement mitigation or corrective action plans.
Ensure Data Management Trial Master File (TMF) documentation is filed accurately and maintained in an inspection-ready state.
Support study-level inspection readiness and audit preparation efforts.