Director, Clinical Development

Scorpion Therapeutics; South San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics seeks a Director of Clinical Development to shape and execute global clinical strategies for neuropsychiatric and rare disease therapies, including programs in Alzheimer's, Lewy body dementia, and other underserved indications.

The role leads development plans, studies, and regulatory interactions while guiding the transition from discovery to clinical phases in a hybrid setup with onsite requirements.

Qualifications

• MD or equivalent with 3+ years of pharma clinical experience, esp. neurology/rare diseases.
• Experience with clinical research, study planning, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement clinical development plans.
• Oversee study design and execution.
• Engage with investigators and thought leaders.
• Support regulatory submissions and interactions.
• Facilitate transition from discovery to clinical phases.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Clinical development

Study design

Education

MD or equivalent

Job description

Role:

Director of Clinical Development responsible for shaping and executing global clinical strategies for neuropsychiatric and rare disease therapies, including programs in Alzheimer's, Lewy body dementia, and other underserved indications.

Responsibilities:

develop and implement clinical development plans, oversee study design and execution, engage with investigators and thought leaders, support regulatory submissions and interactions, and facilitate transition from discovery to clinical phases.

Qualifications:

MD or equivalent, with 3+ years of medical or clinical experience in pharma, especially in neurology or rare diseases; experience with clinical research, study planning, and cross-functional collaboration; strong communication and leadership skills.

HighValue:

neuropsychiatric disorders, rare diseases, clinical development (early to late-stage), regulatory support, cross-functional team leadership.

WorkSetup:

hybrid model in San Diego, San Francisco, or Princeton, requiring 3 days/week onsite; domestic and international travel expected.