Director, CMC Project Management

Scorpion Therapeutics; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 190,000 - 235,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics in Cambridge, MA, is seeking a Director of CMC Project Management to oversee end-to-end CMC execution for biologics, aligning process development, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and regulatory functions.

This senior role leads integrated CMC plans, manages cross-functional teams, and partners with external vendors and CDMOs while leveraging AI tools to improve risk visibility and program progress.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience with at least 6 years managing biologics CMC programs.
• Strong understanding of biologics development, manufacturing, and regulations.
• Experience with external partnerships and AI-enabled project management.

Responsibilities

• Lead integrated CMC project plans.
• Manage cross-functional teams.
• Liaise with external vendors and CDMOs.
• Monitor program progress.
• Utilize AI tools for risk and visibility management.

Skills

CMC project management

Biologics development

Cross-functional leadership

External partnerships

AI-enabled PM

Education

MS or BS in a scientific or engineering discipline

Tools

Project management platforms

Data visualization

Job description

Role

The Director of CMC Project Management oversees end-to-end CMC project execution for biologics in a fast-paced biotech setting, ensuring strategic and operational alignment across process development, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and regulatory functions.

Responsibilities

• lead integrated CMC project plans
• manage cross-functional teams
• liaise with external vendors and CDMOs
• monitor program progress
• utilize AI tools for risk and visibility management

Requirements

• MS or BS in a scientific or engineering discipline
• 10+ years of relevant experience with at least 6 years managing biologics CMC programs
• strong understanding of biologics development, manufacturing, and regulations
• experience with external partnerships and AI-enabled project management

Preferred

• PMP certification
• familiarity with project management platforms and data visualization
• prior success in lean operational environments and cross-functional stakeholder engagement

High-Value

biologics, CMC development, external vendor management, AI tools, regulatory compliance, and experience operating in a small-team, agile biotech environment.

Work setup

remote with occasional travel or hybrid in Cambridge, MA.