Director, Clinical Development Scientist (Non-MD)

Scorpion Therapeutics; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics seeks a Clinical Development Scientist (Director) to provide scientific oversight of clinical trials in Internal Medicine, ensuring data integrity and quality across trials. The role includes direct responsibility for clinical deliverables and team supervision.

Responsibilities include leading study execution, protocol development, safety and data reviews, site training, and contributing to regulatory documents and publications.

Qualifications

• PhD/PharmD with 5+ years industry experience in clinical research (cardiometabolic disease preferred).
• Experience ensuring data integrity and adherence to quality standards.
• Knowledge of GxP and ICH/GCP compliance is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide scientific oversight of clinical trials with responsibility for deliverables.
• Lead study execution, protocol development, safety and data reviews.
• Coordinate regulatory documents, publications, and external committee interactions.

Skills

Clinical research experience

Data integrity

GxP/ICH-GCP knowledge

Education

PhD/PharmD

MS

BA/BS

Job description

Role

The Clinical Development Scientist (Director) provides scientific oversight and ensures data integrity and quality across clinical trials in Internal Medicine, with direct responsibility for clinical deliverables and team supervision.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include leading study execution, protocol development, stakeholder communication, safety and data review, site selection and training, and contributing to regulatory documents and publications. The role involves managing external committees, supporting audits, and ensuring compliance with GxP and ICH/GCP standards.

Qualifications

Qualifications: PhD/PharmD with 5+ years (or MS with 7+ years, BA/BS with 8+ years) industry experience in clinical research; expertise in cardiometabolic disease preferred.

High-value specifics

High-value specifics: focus on clinical trial execution within biopharma, potentially involving biologics or small molecules, with global regulatory interactions, safety, and data management.

Collaboration

Collaboration: works closely with study teams, stakeholders, and external committees.

Work setup

Work setup: hybrid role requiring ~2.5 days onsite per week; global travel may be needed.