Associate Director, Engineering

Scorpion Therapeutics; Stockton (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics seeks an Associate Director of Engineering in Biologics External Manufacturing Technology to act as the primary technical liaison with external partners for biologics manufacturing. You will lead technical transfers to support commercial supply, oversee process validation, ensure compliance, and manage technical risk across biologics modalities.

Role requires coordinating cross-functional teams, assessing partner viability, and supporting process optimization and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Engineering or Science is required.
• Minimum 8 years' experience in biologics or vaccine manufacturing, process sciences, or technical support.
• Proven expertise in technical transfer and process troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical transfers to support commercial biologics supply.
• Oversee process validation and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Manage technical risk across biologics modalities.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and assess partner viability.
• Support process optimization and investigations.

Skills

Technical transfer

Process troubleshooting

Cross-functional leadership

Lean manufacturing

Biologics operations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science

Job description

Role

Associate Director, Engineering in Biologics External Manufacturing Technology, serving as the primary technical liaison between the company and external partners for biologics manufacturing.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include leading technical transfers to support commercial supply, overseeing process validation, ensuring compliance, and managing technical risk across biologics modalities.

The role requires coordinating cross-functional teams, assessing partner viability, and supporting process optimization and investigations.

Qualifications

Qualifications: Bachelor's in Engineering or Science; minimum 8 years' experience in biologics or vaccine manufacturing, process sciences, or technical support, with proven expertise in technical transfer and process troubleshooting.

Preferred skills

Preferred skills include leadership of cross-functional teams, Lean Manufacturing experience, and familiarity with large molecule biologics operations.

Travel & Location

The role emphasizes collaboration with procurement, quality, regulatory, and operations teams, and involves significant travel (>30%), primarily within the EU region. The position is based in the US (Northern California or other sites) with remote flexibility, reporting to the Director, Biologics External Manufacturing Technology.