Associate Director Engineering (Hybird)

Scorpion Therapeutics; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics seeks a Senior technical leader in digital operations to drive agentic AI and decision intelligence within Development Sciences and Clinical Supply (DSCS).

You will shape AI strategy, own end-to-end programs for data products and automation, and lead cross-functional teams to deliver regulated, scalable solutions across the organization.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in data engineering, AI/ML or related fields.
• Hands-on with Python, SQL, Databricks, and cloud data platforms.
• Experience building generative AI, LLM and workflow solutions; strong leadership.

Responsibilities

• Shape AI strategy and influence cross-functional teams.
• Own end-to-end programs for governed data products and automation.
• Establish architecture standards and oversee lifecycle management.
• Ensure regulatory compliance in a complex, regulated environment.
• Lead talent development and cross-functional collaboration.

Skills

Python

SQL

Databricks

Cloud data platforms

Enterprise AI tools

Generative AI / LLM

Workflow orchestration

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or Engineering

Tools

Gemini

Vertex AI

Job description

Role: Senior technical leader in digital operations focusing on agentic AI and decision intelligence within Development Sciences and Clinical Supply (DSCS).

Objectives include advancing data foundations, automating workflows, and deploying intelligent agents to enhance efficiency, insights, and decision-making.

Responsibilities:

• shape AI strategy
• own end-to-end programs for governed data products and automation
• establish architecture standards
• oversee lifecycle management
• ensure regulatory compliance
• lead talent development

Requirements:

• 7+ years in data engineering, AI/ML, or related fields
• hands-on expertise with Python, SQL, Databricks, cloud data platforms, and enterprise AI tools like Gemini/Vertex AI
• experience building and orchestrating generative AI, LLM, and workflow solutions
• strong leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills
• relevant degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or Engineering

HighValue: biopharma digital transformation, AI-enabled workflows, regulated environments, cross-functional collaboration, hybrid work with 10% travel, based in US or Switzerland. No direct therapeutic area focus specified.