Associate Director, Community Engagement Lead

Scorpion Therapeutics; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics is seeking a Community Engagement Lead for biopharmaceutical manufacturing, focusing on workforce development and regional partnerships in Southeast Pennsylvania. You will design and implement strategies to build a skilled local talent pipeline and strengthen ecosystem ties.

The role requires a deep understanding of education, workforce development, and diversity initiatives, with cross‑functional collaboration across HR, Manufacturing, R&D, and Communications to align

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with 15+ years, or Bachelor's with 11+ years, or Master's with 9+ years in workforce development, education, HR, or related fields.
• Experience in community engagement, talent strategy, or manufacturing workforce initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute long‑term talent pipelines.
• Foster partnerships with educational institutions and community organizations.
• Develop scalable programs like apprenticeships and STEM exposure.
• Align initiatives with site manufacturing needs.
• Promote skills‑based hiring and diversity.
• Utilize workforce data for continuous improvement.

Skills

Community engagement

Talent strategy

Diversity & inclusion

Partnership building

Workforce development

Public policy navigation

Education

High School Diploma/GED (15+ yrs)

Bachelor's degree (11+ yrs)

Master's degree (9+ yrs)

Job description

Role

Community Engagement Lead for biopharmaceutical manufacturing, focusing on workforce development and regional partnerships in Southeast Pennsylvania.

Responsibilities

Design and execute long‑term talent pipelines, foster partnerships with educational institutions and community organizations, develop scalable programs like apprenticeships and STEM exposure, align initiatives with site manufacturing needs, promote skills‑based hiring and diversity, and utilize workforce data for continuous improvement.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED with 15+ years, or Bachelor's with 11+ years, or Master's with 9+ years in workforce development, education, HR, or related fields; experience in community engagement, talent strategy, or manufacturing workforce initiatives.

High-Value

Experience in regulated industries such as biopharma, life sciences, or advanced manufacturing; expertise in skills‑based hiring, apprenticeships, D&I programs, workforce analytics, and public policy navigation.

Collaboration

Cross‑functional engagement with HR, Manufacturing, R&D, Communications; external stakeholder management.

Work Setup

Hybrid in Southeast PA, with approximately 25% travel; leadership in community and ecosystem integration.