Associate Director - Business Development Operations

Scorpion Therapeutics; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics seeks a Business Development Operations and Intelligence Associate to support external innovation efforts. Based in hybrid Indianapolis, you’ll streamline systems, manage BD data repositories, and lead cross‑functional initiatives with AI/automation.

You will oversee global CRM/SharePoint, develop leadership dashboards, and coordinate procurement, onboarding, and compliance activities. The role requires strong PM skills and 7+ years in pharma/biotech or academia.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in a scientific/medical field.
• Minimum 7 years in pharma/biotech or academia research.
• Strong project management.
• Understanding of external innovation processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage global CRM and SharePoint repositories.
• Identify and implement process improvements with automation and AI.
• Oversee Lilly Bengaluru BD Operations team (~4-6 members).
• Support routine reporting and dashboard development for leadership.
• Facilitate right-to-operate activities including procurement, compliance, and onboarding.

Skills

Project management

External innovation

IT system design

Pharma/biotech workflows

AI/automation awareness

Education

Bachelor’s in science/medical field

Tools

CRM systems

SharePoint

BI dashboards

Job description

Role: Business Development Operations and Intelligence Associate supporting Lilly's external innovation efforts, focusing on streamlining systems, processes, and team management.

Responsibilities

• Manage global CRM and SharePoint repositories.
• Identify and implement process improvements with automation and AI.
• Oversee Lilly Bengaluru BD Operations team (~4-6 members).
• Support routine reporting and dashboard development for leadership.
• Facilitate right-to-operate activities including procurement, compliance, and onboarding.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s in a scientific/medical field.
• Minimum 7 years in pharma/biotech or academia research.
• Strong project management.
• Understanding of external innovation processes.

High-Value

• Support of global BD systems.
• AI/tech integration (Claude, Co-pilot).
• Experience with IT system design.
• Familiarity with pharma/business development workflows.

Work Setup

• hybrid Indianapolis, IN.
• Minimal travel (<10%).

Preferred

• Experience with AI/ML platforms.
• Database design.
• Prior BD or innovation experience in pharma/biotech.