Medical Director, Clinical Development

Kelonia Therapeutics

Medical Director focused on clinical development for groundbreaking genetic medicines. Collaborating with teams to support oncology programs and contribute to transformative therapies.

Posted 5/5/2026full-timeBoston • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $243,000 - $291,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support clinical development activities across 1–2 oncology programs, including supporting our lead clinical program KLN-1010
Perform ongoing medical review of clinical data, including safety, efficacy, and patient-level insights
Contribute to and progressively lead key clinical deliverables, including:
- Clinical study protocols and amendments
- Investigator’s Brochures
- Clinical study reports and medical summaries
- Regulatory submission documents (e.g., INDs, briefing materials)
Partner closely with Clinical Operations, Regulatory, Biometrics, and Translational teams to support high-quality study execution
Participate in medical monitoring and safety review activities
Support regulatory submissions and interactions, including preparation of FDA-facing materials, and pharmacovigilance reporting
Engage with investigators and clinical sites to support trial conduct and enrollment
Contribute to clinical strategy discussions, with increasing ownership as experience grows

Requirements

What you’ll need

MD required with training in oncology, hematology, or a related field.
Open to candidates directly from academia or with early industry experience (industry experience preferred but not required)
Strong interest in oncology drug development, particularly in cell and gene therapy
Foundational understanding of clinical trial design, safety evaluation, and data interpretation
Interest and willingness to learn and contribute to clinical documentation, including protocols, IBs, and regulatory materials
Ability to analyze clinical data and communicate insights clearly
Collaborative, low-ego mindset with a willingness to be hands-on and learn in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible Time Off
Competitive benefits package (health, commuter, and more)
On-site perks including free parking, a state-of-the-art gym, and a food hall

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Hard Skills & Tools

clinical trial designsafety evaluationdata interpretationclinical study protocolsinvestigator’s brochuresclinical study reportsregulatory submission documentspharmacovigilance reportingmedical monitoringoncology drug development

Soft Skills

collaborative mindsetcommunication skillsanalytical skillswillingness to learnhands-on approachlow-ego mindsetability to engage with investigatorsability to support trial conductability to contribute to discussionsadaptability in fast-paced environment

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