Director - Clinical Research Scientist

Scorpion Therapeutics; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics seeks a Global Pain Clinical Research Scientist to provide scientific and clinical expertise across drug development, from trial design to regulatory submission and post-launch support.

You will develop global medical and clinical strategies, lead trial design, oversee trial conduct, ensure regulatory compliance with FDA/ICH/GCP, support regulatory submissions, and collaborate with Medical Affairs, Regulatory, and Business units while engaging with external experts and

Qualifications

• Advanced degree (PharmD, PhD, DVM, MSN/NP) with 5+ years of clinical or pharmaceutical experience, or BS/MS with 7–10 years in clinical trials, drug development, or related fields.
• Must demonstrate scientific expertise in Pain and Neuroscience, clinical trial methodology, and regulatory processes.
• Strong communication, influence, and collaboration skills are essential; willingness to travel domestically/internationally.

Responsibilities

• Develop global medical and clinical strategies for pain therapeutics.
• Contribute to trial design and oversee trial conduct.
• Ensure compliance with FDA, ICH, and GCP regulations.
• Support regulatory submissions and communications with regulators.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Clinical Ops, Medical Affairs, Regulatory, and Marketing.
• Engage with external investigators, regulators, and professional societies.
• Mentor teams and support scientific publications and educational activities.

Skills

Clinical trial design

Pain and Neuroscience expertise

Regulatory knowledge (FDA/ICH/GCP)

Scientific communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

PharmD

PhD in Neuroscience/Pharmacology

DVM

MSN/NP

BS/MS with 7–10 years in trials

Job description

Role: Global Pain Clinical Research Scientist (CRS) providing scientific and clinical expertise throughout drug development, from trial design to regulatory submission and post-launch support.

Responsibilities: develop global medical and clinical strategies, contribute to trial design, oversee trial conduct, ensure compliance with regulations (FDA, ICH, GCP), support regulatory submissions, and collaborate with cross-functional teams including Medical Affairs, Regulatory, and Business units. Engage with external experts and thought leaders, mentor teams, and support scientific communication, publications, and educational activities.

Requirements: advanced degree (PharmD, PhD, DVM, MSN/NP) with 5+ years of clinical or pharmaceutical experience, or BS/MS with 7–10 years in clinical trials, drug development, or related fields. Must demonstrate scientific expertise in Pain and Neuroscience, clinical trial methodology, and regulatory processes. Strong communication, influence, and collaboration skills are essential; willingness to travel domestically/internationally.

Preferred: experience in biologics, small molecules, or Neurology/Pain therapeutic areas, and familiarity with biomarker-driven studies and Phase 3/4 trials.

Stakeholders: internal teams (Clinical Ops, Medical Affairs, Regulatory, Marketing) and external investigators, regulators, and professional societies.

Work setup: not specified; likely hybrid or flexible based on global scope.