Clinical Development Medical Director, Oncology

Scorpion Therapeutics; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 250,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics is seeking a Medical Director to provide clinical development leadership for thoracic oncology trials, overseeing study design, conduct, and data interpretation.

You will lead medical monitoring, interact with investigators, and collaborate cross-functionally to ensure regulatory and scientific compliance while guiding strategies across programs.

Qualifications

• MD or equivalent with at least 4 years of experience.
• Licensed to prescribe independently for 2+ years.
• Proven clinical development expertise and oncology background.

Responsibilities

• Medical monitoring and investigator interactions to ensure safety and regulatory compliance.
• Review and interpret clinical data to guide decision-making and strategy.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration to advance thoracic oncology programs and strategies.

Skills

Clinical development expertise

Oncology background

Education

MD or equivalent

Board certification in Oncology

Job description

Role

Medical Director providing clinical development leadership for thoracic oncology trials, overseeing study design, conduct, and data interpretation.

Responsibilities

Medical monitoring, investigator interactions, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure regulatory and scientific compliance; review and interpret clinical data; and guide clinical strategies.

Requirements

• MD or equivalent with at least 4 years of experience
• Licensed to prescribe independently for 2+ years
• Proven clinical development expertise and oncology background

Preferred

Late-stage clinical development and thoracic oncology experience; board certification in oncology.

HighValue

Oncology, thoracic indication, clinical trial leadership, medical monitoring, cross-functional stakeholder interaction, and experience with regulatory documents.

WorkSetup

Hybrid (onsite 2.5 days/week), with travel approx. 4 times/year; US-based, with possible relocation support.