CTL/Senior Clinical Trial Leader

Scorpion Therapeutics; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics in Boston is seeking a Senior Clinical Trial Lead to plan, manage, and oversee global oncology trials, ensuring compliance with GCP, ICH, and FDA regulations.

You will coordinate initiation, execution, and reporting, manage CROs and vendors, develop study documents, monitor progress and budgets, and mentor staff while ensuring inspection readiness. The role combines strategic oversight with hands-on leadership in a hybrid Boston-based environment with up to 30% travel.

Qualifications

• MS/Career requires MSc/PhD in life sciences or related field.
• 10+ years in clinical research with at least 5 years in trial management.
• CRO oversight experience and oncology experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate study initiation, execution, and reporting; manage CROs and vendors; develop study documents; monitor trial progress, budgets, and timelines.
• Lead operational and therapeutic training, mentor junior staff, and ensure inspection readiness.
• Serve as primary contact for Clinical Strategy Team.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Leadership

GCP/ICH/FDA knowledge

Global team leadership

Education

MSc/PhD in life sciences or related field

Job description

Role: Senior Clinical Trial Lead responsible for planning, managing, and overseeing global clinical trials in oncology, ensuring compliance with GCP, ICH, and FDA regulations.

Responsibilities

• coordinate study initiation, execution, and reporting; manage CROs and vendors; develop study documents; monitor trial progress, budgets, and timelines; and serve as key contact for Clinical Strategy Team.
• Lead operational and therapeutic training, mentor junior staff, and ensure inspection readiness.

Requirements

• MSc/PhD in life sciences or related field; 10+ years in clinical research with at least 5 years of trial management experience; CRO oversight expertise; oncology experience preferred.

Skills

• strong organizational, communication, and leadership abilities; in-depth knowledge of GCP, ICH, and US FDA regulations; ability to manage large, global teams and work independently.

High-Value

• oncology, clinical trial management, CRO oversight, regulatory compliance, global team leadership, hybrid (Boston-based with 30% travel).

WorkSetup

• hybrid Boston, up to 30% travel.