Director, Corporate Strategy & Projects

Scorpion Therapeutics; California (MO); On-site; USD 150,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics seeks an experienced Director of Enterprise Strategy to serve as a strategic problem-solver and expert in prioritizing corporate initiatives. You will partner with leadership to synthesize market insights and drive cross-functional projects that inform enterprise strategy and execution.

The role emphasizes structured problem solving, executive-ready analyses, and guidance across business operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years relevant experience; or Master’s/MBA/PhD/MD and 8+ years relevant experience.
• Experience in strategy, management consulting, corporate development, business operations, finance, or related fields.
• Working knowledge of the company portfolio, business model, and strategic priorities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct strategic analyses and synthesize insights of market dynamics, competitive developments, business performance, and industry trends to inform enterprise priorities and decisions.
• Develop strategic frameworks, recommendations, and executive-ready perspectives on key business issues.
• Support corporate strategy development, planning processes, strategic assessments, and scenario planning.
• Lead strategic workstreams and projects supporting enterprise priorities; determine scope, approach, and prioritization.
• Develop execution plans, governance approaches, and stakeholder engagement strategies.
• Identify risks, dependencies, and opportunities impacting strategic outcomes; drive delivery by managing risks, resolving issues, and maintaining momentum.
• Partner across functions; build alignment through structured problem solving, clear communication, and integration of diverse perspectives; promote enterprise-first thinking and high-quality decision-making.
• Prepare executive-ready analyses, presentations, and recommendations; support leadership discussions, strategic workshops, and offsites.
• Contribute to a culture of curiosity, collaboration, and continuous improvement; support onboarding and development; participate in leadership development initiatives.

Skills

Strategic analysis

Cross-functional leadership

Executive communication

Problem solving

Education

MBA/PhD/MD

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Reporting to the VP, Corporate Strategy & Projects, the Director serves as an enterprise strategy expert and strategic problem solver, advancing enterprise priorities through thought partnership, insight generation, structured problem solving, and cross-functional leadership.

Responsibilities (include, but are not limited to)

• Conduct strategic analyses and synthesize insights of market dynamics, competitive developments, business performance, and industry trends to inform enterprise priorities and decisions.
• Develop strategic frameworks, recommendations, and executive-ready perspectives on key business issues.
• Support corporate strategy development, planning processes, strategic assessments, and scenario planning.
• Lead strategic workstreams and projects supporting enterprise priorities; determine scope, approach, and prioritization.
• Develop execution plans, governance approaches, and stakeholder engagement strategies.
• Identify risks, dependencies, and opportunities impacting strategic outcomes; drive delivery by managing risks, resolving issues, and maintaining momentum.
• Partner across functions; build alignment through structured problem solving, clear communication, and integration of diverse perspectives; promote enterprise-first thinking and high-quality decision-making.
• Prepare executive-ready analyses, presentations, and recommendations; support leadership discussions, strategic workshops, and offsites.
• Contribute to a culture of curiosity, collaboration, and continuous improvement; support onboarding and development; participate in leadership development initiatives.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years relevant experience; or Master’s/MBA/PhD/MD and 8+ years relevant experience.
• Experience in strategy, management consulting, corporate development, business operations, finance, or related fields.
• Working knowledge of the company portfolio, business model, and strategic priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Biotechnology/pharma/healthcare/life sciences experience.
• Successful leadership of complex, cross-functional projects.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, strategic thinking; ability to translate analyses into actionable recommendations.
• Ability to influence stakeholders without direct authority; strong written/verbal/executive communication; advanced PowerPoint/presentation.
• High emotional intelligence, learning agility, comfort operating in ambiguity; strong attention to detail and quality.

Benefits

• Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.