Clinical Trial Manager
Akero Therapeutics
About this role
A Clinical Trial Manager at Akero Therapeutics is a key Clinical Operations team member supporting the company's clinical development programs for metabolic diseases, including the lead efruxifermin program. The role partners closely with the Associate Director, Clinical Program Management and external collaborators to advance clinical studies within a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical environment.
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About Akero Therapeutics
akerotx.comAkero Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing transformational therapies for metabolic dysfunction‑associated steatohepatitis (MASH) and related metabolic diseases. Their lead investigational candidate, efruxifermin (EFX), is an engineered FGF21‑based therapy designed to improve metabolic health and reduce liver disease in people with MASH. Akero advances programs through clinical development with the goal of addressing underlying metabolic drivers of liver disease and improving long‑term patient outcomes.
Recent company news
CNBCNovo Nordisk to buy Akero for up to $5.2 billion in new CEO's revival push
Oct 9, 2025
GlobeNewswireNovo Nordisk has completed its acquisition of Akero Therapeutics
Dec 9, 2025
The Motley FoolWhy Akero Therapeutics Stock Trounced the Market on Thursday
Oct 9, 2025
Drug Discovery & DevelopmentNovo Nordisk to acquire Akero Therapeutics for $5.2 billion
Oct 14, 2025
Barron'sNovo Nordisk Is Buying Biotech Akero Therapeutics. The Stock Soars.
Oct 9, 2025
About Akero Therapeutics
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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Salary
$97k – $179k
per year
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