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Life at Kailera

Grounded in entrepreneurial spirit and teamwork

At Kailera, we are courageous, collaborative, compassionate and committed to our mission of developing therapies for obesity that give people the power to restore their health and transform their lives. Rooted in an entrepreneurial spirit and a team-oriented culture, we are working together to advance Kailera’s pipeline to provide options for people living with obesity no matter where they are in their treatment journey.

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Kai Values

Our core values shape how we work, strengthen our dedication to our mission, and position us to have a meaningful impact.

How We Innovate

Courageous

Courageous isn’t just making bold moves—it’s how we continue to innovate and push boundaries every day! Here’s what being courageous means for the Kai Crew: 

  • We respectfully challenge ideas (and each other).
  • We think beyond the status quo.
  • We face challenges head-on.

How We Connect

Collaborative

At the heart of our culture is a commitment to communicating openly and honestly—because growth thrives on trust and transparency. We believe in: 

  • Elevating others through feedback and cross-functional collaboration.
  • Building trust with transparency and authenticity.
  • Stepping in, stepping up, and championing one another as one interconnected team.

Together, we grow stronger. Together, we soar.

How We Support

Compassionate

Supporting one another – and our teammates – is at the core of who we are. Here’s how our Kai Crew aims to demonstrate compassion in our work every day: 

  • We create space to listen — with empathy and recognizing we’re in this together.
  • We lead with humility — knowing we all have something to learn.
  • We encourage authenticity, balance, and “kaindness” — toward ourselves and others.

How We Operate

Committed

At the center of everything we do at Kailera is a deep commitment to people and purpose. This core value guides how we work and why it matters: 

  • Delivering with integrity and following through.
  • Adapting with purpose – aiming to be flexible, focused, and outcome-driven.
  • Acting with urgency – for people and patients.

Fully committed to our mission to deliver therapies to help people live their lives to the fullest, we remain focused on what matters most.

KaiLife Spotlight

At Kailera, I am motivated by a leadership team that is passionate about rapidly bringing next-generation therapies to patients and encourages employees to own activities and drive success within their respective functions.

Jacqueline Dim

Senior Director, Alliance Management

I love working at Kailera because the culture fosters collaboration and innovation, which enhances teamwork. I enjoy being part of a fast-paced therapeutics company with an amazing CEO and executive team that drives us towards success.

Michelle Pacillo

Office Manager

My favorite Kailera Values are compassionate and courageous. Being compassionate starts with deep interest for the people we aim to serve, and we pull that through all decisions we make. Being courageous allows us to dare to innovate and aim to tackle head-on the challenges of commercialization in obesity, with cheerful ambition.

David Werner

Vice President, Marketing

It’s energizing to be in a place where collaboration feels effortless and progress is tangible. Being surrounded by sharp, mission-driven minds makes it easy to stay focused and committed to building something that truly matters.
Joel Alvarez

Regulatory Operations