Internship: Medical Communications

<div class="content-intro"><p>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. <br>&nbsp;<br>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.</p></div><p><strong>What You’ll Do:</strong></p> <p>As a member of Kailera’s growing and passionate Medical Affairs team, you will gain hands-on experience in the development of Medical Communications projects. Over the course of your internship, you will contribute to publications, educational slide decks, congress planning, and medical information response letters. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with a diverse set of stakeholders across Kailera (including Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Legal, Regulatory, and Commercial) in the planning and execution of these deliverables. Interns will have the opportunity to lead a medical communications project, gaining project management and leadership experience over the course of the internship.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><em>Required location: Waltham, MA (hub-based, onsite 3-4 days per week)&nbsp;</em></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Contribute to the planning and development of scientific abstracts and posters</li> <li>Collaborate with Medical Directors and Medical Science Liaisons to develop educational slide decks approved for external use</li> <li>Participate in cross-functional congress planning meetings and support the execution of congress deliverables</li> <li>Develop standard and custom response letters to address medical information queries</li> <li>Support medical operations in tracking project timelines, maintaining documentation, and ensuring compliance with internal processes</li> <li>With guidance, lead the development of a medical communications project (for example, a scientific poster or an educational slide deck)</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Required Qualifications:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment</li> <li>Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, build new connections, and contribute to diverse projects</li> <li>Enthusiasm for contributing to Kailera’s mission and alignment with our core values: courageous, collaborative, compassionate, and committed</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Education:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree candidates who have completed 2+ years of coursework; candidates who have completed scientific coursework are encouraged to apply</li> <li>Master’s coursework preferred</li> </ul><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><p><span data-teams="true"><strong>For Internship Roles:</strong> The hourly rate has been determined based on experience, skills, qualifications, location, and internal equity. We offer comprehensive health coverage to support your well-being, along with a monthly wellness stipend to help you prioritize self-care.</span></p></div><div class="title">Hourly Pay</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$25</span><span class="divider">&mdash;</span><span>$30 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><p><strong>For Full Time Roles:</strong> 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.</p> <p><strong>EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY INFORMATION:&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>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.</p> <p><em>E-Verify:</em></p> <p>Kailera Therapeutics, Inc. uses E-Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires.</p> <p><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">&nbsp;#LI-Hybrid</span></p></div>