Associate Director, Clinical Operations

Scorpion Therapeutics; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics in Palo Alto is seeking an Associate Director, Clinical Operations to oversee global oncology Phase 3 trials, including NSCLC and colorectal cancer studies, with a focus on leadership, study delivery, and vendor management.

You will lead trial planning and execution, ensure GCP/ICH compliance, manage CROs and external vendors, and drive process improvements while traveling internationally up to 20% for sites and meetings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a life science or health-related field.
• 10+ years of experience managing international oncology Phase 2/3 trials.
• Deep knowledge of regulatory requirements and drug development processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical trial planning and execution.
• Ensure compliance with GCP/ICH.
• Manage CROs and external vendors through governance and performance monitoring.
• Oversee regulatory inspection readiness.
• Drive continuous process improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Planning

Negotiation

Organizational skills

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in life science or health-related field

Job description

Role

Associate Director, Clinical Operations overseeing global oncology Phase 3 trials, including NSCLC and colorectal cancer studies, with a focus on operational leadership, study delivery, and vendor management.

Responsibilities

lead clinical trial planning and execution, ensure compliance with GCP/ICH, manage CROs and external vendors through governance and performance monitoring, oversee regulatory inspection readiness, and drive continuous process improvements.

Requirements

bachelor's degree in a life science or health-related field; 10+ years of experience managing international oncology Phase 2/3 trials; strong leadership, planning, negotiation, and organizational skills; deep knowledge of drug development processes and regulatory requirements.

High-Value

oncology, Phase 3, international studies, vendor oversight, GCP compliance, inspection readiness, cross-functional collaboration.

WorkSetup

role involves international travel (up to 20%) to clinical sites and meetings.