Associate Director, Clinical Operations

Scorpion Therapeutics; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Centessa is seeking an Associate Director, Clinical Operations to lead CNS trial execution across global Phase 1–3 programs, from start-up to close-out, in a fast-paced environment.

You will collaborate with Regulatory, Data Management, Biostatistics, and CROs; develop trial plans and budgets; ensure GCP/ICH compliance and support regulatory submissions. The role requires a science degree and 8+ years in pharma/biotech/CRO with CNS experience; Boston-based full-time role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in sciences required.
• 8+ years in pharma/biotech/CRO with multi-phase global trials experience.
• CNS and sleep disorders preferred.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards, trial management systems, and vendor oversight.

Responsibilities

• Lead global Phase 1–3 CNS studies across programs.
• Collaborate with Regulatory, Data Management, Biostatistics, and CROs.
• Develop operational plans and budgets for trials.
• Ensure regulatory compliance (GCP, ICH) and support submissions.
• Manage external vendors and monitor progress, quality, and timelines.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in sciences

Job description

Role

Associate Director, Clinical Operations for Centessa’s neuroscience-focused development programs, overseeing clinical trial execution from start-up to close-out.

Responsibilities

lead global Phase 1-3 CNS studies, collaborate cross-functionally with Regulatory, Data Management, Biostatistics, and CROs, develop operational plans and budgets, ensure regulatory compliance (GCP, ICH), and support regulatory submissions. Manage external vendors, monitor trial progress, and ensure quality and timelines.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s in sciences; 8+ years in pharma/biotech/CRO, with direct experience managing multi-phase, global clinical trials, preferably in CNS and sleep disorders; knowledge of regulatory standards, trial management systems, and vendor oversight.

Preferred

advanced degree, experience with FDA submissions, project management certification, and prior CNS trial expertise.

High Value

CNS (sleep disorders), Phase 1-3, global trials, regulatory compliance, vendor management, collaborative stakeholder engagement.

Work Setup

full-time, Boston-based with a flexible, fast-paced environment.