Associate Director, Strategy & Operations, R&D Data & Quantitative Sciences (DQS)

Scorpion Therapeutics; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics in Cambridge, MA seeks a strategic leader to head Data and Quantitative Sciences (DQS). You will lead governance, portfolio management, and cross-functional programs to accelerate R&D decisions.

You will translate complex data and project insights into executive-level recommendations, drive organizational change, and ensure transparent, accountable operating practices in a regulated biotech environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in pharma, life sciences or business with 8+ years in strategy, operations, or program management in pharma/biotech R&D.
• Bachelor's degree with 12+ years in strategy or PM in pharma/biotech may substitute.
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives within regulated biotech environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establish governance for DQS programs.
• Manage complex cross-functional programs and translate priorities into integrated plans.
• Oversee resource and portfolio management and drive organizational change.

Skills

portfolio governance

strategic planning

organizational change management

stakeholder engagement

synthesizing data for decisions

Education

Master's degree in pharma / life sciences / business

Tools

AI tools

Automation platforms

Digital collaboration tools

Job description

Lead strategic and operational planning for Data and Quantitative Sciences (DQS) within global R&D, enhancing organizational effectiveness and decision-making.

Responsibilities

• establish governance
• manage complex cross-functional programs
• translate organizational priorities into integrated plans
• oversee resource and portfolio management
• drive organizational change and continuous improvement
• requires translating data and project insights into executive-level recommendations
• maintaining operating practices that ensure transparency and accountability

Qualifications

• Master's degree in relevant fields (pharma, life sciences, business) with 8+ years or Bachelor's with 12+ years of experience in strategy, operations, or program management, ideally within pharma/biotech R&D.

Preferred

• experience leading cross-functional initiatives, influencing without direct authority, and applying AI, automation, and digital tools in a regulated environment.

Skills

• portfolio governance
• strategic planning
• organizational change management
• stakeholder engagement
• synthesizing complex data for strategic decisions

High-Value

emphasis on organizational effectiveness within a global, regulated, biotech/pharma setting; role based in Cambridge, MA, with full-time employment and no specified travel requirements.