Assoc. Director, Development Project Management

Scorpion Therapeutics; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics is seeking an Associate Director, Development Project Management to drive strategic execution across biopharma programs. You will lead integrated project plans, align goals with cross-functional teams, and oversee governance for late-stage clinical development.

The role emphasizes leadership of cross-functional teams, risk mitigation, and planning for NDA/BLA submissions. Standalone responsibilities include facilitating team meetings and monitoring progress to ensure timely

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific, business, or related field.
• 10+ years of industry experience with ≥8 years in project/program management in biotech/pharma.
• Strong knowledge of drug development processes.
• Proficiency with Planisware or MS Project.
• Experience supporting NDA/BLA submissions and late-stage development preferred.

Responsibilities

• develop and maintain integrated project plans aligned with program goals
• monitor cross-functional progress
• facilitate team meetings
• identify and mitigate risks
• support governance processes for late-stage clinical development

Skills

Integrated project planning

Cross-functional leadership

Risk management

Governance processes

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Planisware

MS Project

Job description

Role

Associate Director, Development Project Management, leading strategic execution across biopharma programs.

Responsibilities

• develop and maintain integrated project plans aligned with program goals
• monitor cross-functional progress
• facilitate team meetings
• identify and mitigate risks
• support governance processes for late-stage clinical development

Qualifications

• bachelor's degree in a scientific, business, or related field
• minimum 10 years industry experience with at least 8 years in project/program management within biotech or pharma
• strong knowledge of drug development processes
• proficiency in project management tools like Planisware or MS Project
• experience supporting NDA/BLA submissions and late-phase development preferred

High-Value

emphasis on late-stage clinical development, cross-functional team leadership, use of portfolio management systems, and supporting regulatory submission readiness.

Work Setup

not specified.