Associate Director, Clinical Operations

Scorpion Therapeutics; California (MO); On-site; USD 190,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics in California is seeking an Associate Director of Clinical Operations to lead global phase 1-3 oncology trials, overseeing CRO management and ensuring GCP/ICH/FDA compliance. You will shape development plans, manage timelines and budgets, and mentor clinical operations teams.

Based onsite in Redwood City, CA with about 25% travel, you will partner with Regulatory, QA and Finance to hit study milestones and maintain inspection readiness while advancing RAS-targeted therapies

Qualifications

• RN or biological sciences degree.
• 11+ years of clinical operations experience.
• 5+ years in project and team leadership.
• Global oncology trial management experience.
• Strong knowledge of FDA, ICH, GCP, and vendor oversight.

Responsibilities

• Lead global phase 1-3 trials and CRO oversight.
• Ensure compliance with GCP, ICH and FDA regulations.
• Manage timelines, budgets, and vendor performance.
• Develop and execute clinical development plans.
• Lead clinical operations teams including hiring and mentoring.
• Collaborate with Regulatory, QA and Finance to hit milestones and ensure inspection readiness.

Skills

Team leadership

Vendor management

Regulatory knowledge

GCP/ICH expertise

Education

RN or biological sciences degree

Job description

Role

Associate Director of Clinical Operations in an oncology biopharma focused on RAS-addicted cancers, overseeing CRO management and clinical trial execution.

Responsibilities

lead global phase 1-3 trials, ensure compliance with GCP, ICH, and FDA regulations, manage timelines, budgets, and vendor performance, develop and execute clinical development plans, and lead clinical operations teams including hiring, performance management, and mentorship. Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as Regulatory, QA, and Finance to achieve study milestones and maintain inspection readiness.

Requirements

RN or biological sciences degree; 11+ years of clinical operations experience in pharma/biotech, with at least 5 years in project and team leadership; extensive experience managing global oncology trials in designated timelines and budgets; strong knowledge of FDA, ICH, GCP, and vendor oversight.

Preferred

oncology experience (early or late stage), familiarity with Ex‑US trial operations, and working with cooperative group studies or investigator-sponsored trials.

Work setup

onsite at RedwoodCity, CA, with approximately 25% travel.

High-value

oncology, RAS‑targeted therapies, phase1-3trials, CRO/vendormanagement, global trial oversight.