Associate Director, Study Management

Scorpion Therapeutics; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics is seeking a Senior Clinical Operations Leader to drive the operational strategy for global clinical programs. The role partners with cross-functional teams to align resources, budgets, and timelines with the Clinical Development Plan, while chairing trial leadership activities as needed.

You will develop trial strategies, manage program-level planning, and lead risk mitigation, ensuring governance-ready operations and strong collaboration across Finance, Quality, Data

Qualifications

• BS/BA required; 8+ years clinical research/operational experience.
• 8+ years global trial experience (Phase 1–4) with 3+ leading end-to-end trials, including Phase 3.
• 2–5 years people leadership experience.
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical development processes.
• Strong decision-making, analytical, and financial management skills.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for delivery of operational strategy aligned with the Clinical Development Plan, including resourcing, budget, and change control; partner with CTWG and CDST on timeline creation.
• May chair and/or support Trial Leader in leading CTWG for execution of assigned trials.
• Develop and execute trial operational strategies and contribute to program-level planning with Director and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Lead operational scenario planning; mitigate risks impacting timelines/budget.
• Provide timely/quality oversight; escalation issues to Director, Quality, and functional leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Financial management

Analytical skills

Communication

MS Office

Education

BS/BA

Tools

MS Project

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Summary of Key Responsibilities

• Accountable for delivery of operational strategy aligned with the Clinical Development Plan, including resourcing, budget, and change control; partner with CTWG and CDST on timeline creation.
• May chair and/or support Trial Leader in leading CTWG for execution of assigned trials.
• Develop and execute trial operational strategies and contribute to program-level planning with Director and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Lead operational scenario planning; mitigate risks impacting timelines/budget.
• Provide timely/quality oversight; escalation issues to Director, Quality, and functional leadership.
• Communicate and defend operational plan and costs at governance meetings as appropriate.
• Lead inspection readiness; build a knowledgeable, skilled clinical operations team.
• Promote cross-functional collaboration; set goals aligned with company/program/department goals.
• Ensure staff training; develop team performance through coaching and guidance.
• Represent Clinical Operations at CDST for early development programs.
• Interface with key internal stakeholders (e.g., Finance, Program/Vendor Management, Safety, Quality Assurance, Data Mgmt, Statistics, Regulatory, etc.).
• Lead/participate in process improvements; support Health Authority inspections and internal QA audits.
• Ability to travel ~10% average.

Qualifications

• BS/BA required.
• 8+ years clinical research experience (CRO/biotech/pharma) on Phase 1–4 global trials; at least 3 leading end‑to‑end global trials, including Phase 3 registrational trials.
• 2–5 years people leadership experience.
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical development process.
• Strong decision‑making, analytical, and financial management skills; ability to manage all clinical trial execution aspects.
• Leadership, ability to foster productivity with limited supervision; leading without authority in matrix/global environments.
• Strong project planning, written/verbal communication, presentation, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Apply project management best practices; experience in novel clinical drug development.
• Proficient: MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and MS Project.

Hybrid/Location

• Hybrid role, preferably Cambridge, MA or Philadelphia, PA (remote for exceptional candidates).