Director, Clinical Operations

Scorpion Therapeutics; Parsippany-Troy Hills (NJ); On-site; USD 210,000 - 272,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics is seeking an experienced Clinical Operations leader for oncology programs. The role emphasizes overseeing trial processes, partnering with GDTs and CSTs, and ensuring timely, high-quality results within budget.

You will manage CRO relationships, lead risk mitigation, and drive cross-functional collaboration across global teams. The candidate should bring extensive oncology trial experience, regulatory knowledge, and strong leadership to align clinical development plans

Qualifications

• BA/BS/RN with 12+ years of relevant clinical operations experience.
• MA/MS/PharmD/PhD with 10+ years of relevant clinical operations experience.
• Experience leading high-complexity oncology programs and cross-functional initiatives.
• Experience in RFP development and CRO/vendor management.

Responsibilities

• Provide Clinical Operations leadership and oversight of oncology programs; optimize study processes.
• Serve as CO leadership on GDTs/CSTs, input into Clinical Development Plans.
• Build global cross-functional partnerships for timely, high-quality delivery within budget.
• Identify risks and translate insights into actions with analytical judgment.
• Lead and develop reports; manage resource planning and regulatory compliance.
• Drive continuous improvement, SOP development, and operational excellence.

Skills

Oncology trials

Leadership

CRO management

Regulatory knowledge

Budgeting

Stakeholder management

Change management

Travel availability

Education

BA/BS/RN with 12+ years

MA/MS/PharmD/PhD with 10+ years

Job description

Responsibilities

• Provide Clinical Operations leadership and oversight of assigned Oncology personnel and programs, optimizing study processes and streamlining timelines.
• Serve as Clinical Operations representative on Global Development Teams (GDTs)/Clinical Science Teams (CSTs), providing strategic operational input into Clinical Development Plans.
• Build global cross-functional partnerships to ensure timely, high-quality, within-budget program delivery; keep stakeholders informed.
• Proactively identify emerging risks, issues, and opportunities; use analytical judgment to translate insights into actions.
• Take broad ownership by challenging the status quo, addressing misalignment/delivery risks, and being accountable for outcomes.
• Use end-to-end knowledge (study design, patient journey, delivery, vendor inputs, data collection, statistics) to mitigate risks to endpoint quality/evaluability.
• Provide effective CRO oversight (expectations, partnerships, early issue resolution, on-time/on-budget/high-quality delivery).
• Provide input into short- and long-range therapeutic/functional plans.
• Participate in Clinical Operations Oncology Senior Leaders Forum to drive goals and initiatives.
• Lead and manage direct/indirect reports (hire, develop, coach, set goals; develop other people leaders).
• Lead resource planning; ensure compliance with practices, policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement, efficiencies, and operational excellence; may develop SOPs.

Requirements

• BA/BS/RN with 12+ years relevant experience, or MA/MS/PharmD/PhD with 10+ years.
• Prior oncology clinical trials/operations experience in company-sponsored trials.
• Multiple years leading high-complexity programs and/or cross-functional initiatives in clinical operations.
• RFP development and CRO/vendor selection/management experience.
• Line management experience hiring/managing diverse talent (preferably managing other people leaders).
• Extensive registration-intent oncology trial experience; understanding of oncology endpoints.
• Regulatory knowledge (FDA, EMA, ICH, GCP) and strong financial acumen for budgets/timelines.
• Ability to operate in ambiguity, lead without authority, manage stakeholders/conflict, coach staff, manage change, and lead large-scale initiatives.
• Travel as needed nationally/internationally.

Compensation/Benefits

• Salary range: $210,375.00–$272,250.00. May include discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock-based long-term incentives, paid time off, and company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.