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 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.

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:
San Diego, CA (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

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 company wide year‑end shutdown
• Monthly wellness stipend
• Generous 401(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.

$136,000 - $170,000 USD

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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