Clinical Development Lead: Early-Phase Oncology & CAR-T

Scorpion Therapeutics; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics seeks a Medical Director to provide clinical oversight for early‑phase oncology/autoimmune trials, with emphasis on CAR T-cell immunotherapy in cancer. Responsibilities include protocol design, trial documentation review, and cross‑functional collaboration to advance program milestones.

The ideal candidate holds an MD/DO with 2–5 years in clinical/development, solid GCP knowledge, and Neurology specialization or eligibility, plus expertise in neuroimmunology.

Qualifications

• MD or DO required; 2-5 years in clinical or drug development preferable.
• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and trial design.
• Preference for board certification or eligibility in Neurology; expertise in neuroimmunology/autoimmune neurologic diseases.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement clinical protocols for multiple trials in neurology/autoimmune diseases.
• Review trial documents and medical/regulatory submissions.
• Engage investigators and sites; support trial execution and data integrity.
• Contribute to regulatory submissions and external scientific interactions.

Skills

GCP knowledge

Clinical trial design

Regulatory submissions

Investigator engagement

Medical leadership

Education

MD/DO

Job description

Scorpion Therapeutics seeks a Medical Director to provide clinical oversight for early‑phase oncology/autoimmune trials, with emphasis on CAR T-cell immunotherapy in cancer. Responsibilities include protocol design, trial documentation review, and cross‑functional collaboration to advance program milestones.

The ideal candidate holds an MD/DO with 2–5 years in clinical/development, solid GCP knowledge, and Neurology specialization or eligibility, plus expertise in neuroimmunology.