Clinical Development Medical Director, Hematology

Scorpion Therapeutics; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Paid leave

Health coverage

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics in Cambridge, MA seeks a physician leader to drive late-stage hematology programs. You will partner with regulatory, pharmacovigilance, biostatistics, and medical affairs to ensure scientific, ethical, and regulatory standards are met, while guiding clinicians and investigators in study execution.

The role requires an MD/DO with 4+ years in clinical development and hematology, and board certification/eligibility in oncology.

Qualifications

• MD/DO/MBBS or equivalent and medical licensure.
• Board certification/eligibility in oncology preferred.
• Strong leadership in late-stage clinical development.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical development leadership for late-phase hematology trials.
• Collaborate with regulatory affairs, pharmacovigilance, biostatistics, and medical affairs.
• Lead medical monitoring, data review, and safety oversight.
• Oversee development and maintenance of clinical trial documents with cross-functional teams.
• Communicate clinical insights to stakeholders and investigators.

Skills

Clinical development leadership

Medical degree

Hematology experience

Regulatory knowledge

Oncology board certification

Education

MD/DO/MBBS or equivalent

Board certified/eligible in oncology

Job description

Job Summary

Provide Clinical Development leadership and expertise on late-phase clinical trials in Hematology. Partner with regulatory affairs, pharmacovigilance, biostatistics, and medical affairs to meet scientific, ethical, and regulatory standards; provide medical guidance to clinical operations, investigators, and external stakeholders (health authorities, ethics committees, patient advocacy groups).

Job Responsibilities

• Study-level Clinical Development Leadership:
  • Collaborate with Clinical Scientists to lead 2–3 study team(s) aligned to company objectives.
  • Conduct medical monitoring (eligibility assessment, data review, safety monitoring).
  • Lead peer-to-peer interactions with investigators.
  • Serve as point of contact for clinical issues among study team, investigators, ethics/steering committees, and regulatory authorities.
  • Lead/contribute to development and maintenance of clinical trial and regulatory documents with cross-functional partners.
• Strategic Guidance, Clinical Insights & Interpretation:
  • Review/interpret clinical data, identify key findings/implications, and communicate to stakeholders.
  • Stay current on literature and guidelines to inform present/future clinical development plans.

Basic Qualifications

• Clinical Development experience required.
• Medical Degree with 4+ years experience.
• Primary medical degree (MD/DO/MBBS/MBChB) from recognized institution.
• Licensed to prescribe independently for at least 2 years post-internship/foundation period.

Preferred Qualifications

• Late-stage clinical development experience.
• Hematology experience.
• Board certified/eligible in oncology (or equivalent).

Travel/Work Location

~4 trips/year; hybrid role (on-site ~2.5 days/week within commuting distance).

Benefits/Compensation (as stated)

• Global Performance Plan bonus target: 25% of base salary; share-based long-term incentive eligibility; comprehensive benefits (e.g., 401(k), paid leave, health coverage).