Director, Data, Data Science and Artificial Intelligence – Oncology / Prostate Cancer

Scorpion Therapeutics; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics seeks a Director of Data, Data Science, and AI in Oncology to lead data strategies for prostrate cancer-focused clinical development and regulatory submissions. This role drives AI-driven endpoints and supports decision-making across development programs.

Qualifications include 8+ years in drug development or health data science (PhD/MD/PharmD/MS). Collaboration with cross-functional teams and regulatory science experience are essential to success.

Qualifications

• PhD/MD/PharmD or MS with 8+ years in drug development or health data science.
• Expertise in oncology, real-world data, and high-dimensional datasets.
• Experience with clinical trial design and real-world evidence.
• Familiar with regulatory science; knowledge of GU oncology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee development and validation of AI-driven endpoints.
• Leverage ML and analytics for insights from healthcare datasets.
• Collaborate with Clinical, Regulatory, Medical, and Commercial teams.
• Lead internal teams and external partnerships; advance AI in trials.

Skills

AI/ML in oncology

High-dimensional data analysis

Real-world data

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

PhD/MD/PharmD/MS in a relevant field

Job description

Role

Director of Data, Data Science, and AI in Oncology, focused on Prostate Cancer, leading innovative data strategies to support clinical development and regulatory submissions.

Responsibilities

oversee development and validation of novel AI-driven endpoints, leverage advanced analytics and machine learning for insights from high-dimensional healthcare datasets, and collaborate cross-functionally with Clinical, Regulatory, Medical, and Commercial teams. Manage internal teams and external partnerships, championing innovative digital health and AI applications to enhance trial efficiency and patient outcomes.

Qualifications

PhD, MD, PharmD, or MS with 8+ years in drug development, biostatistics, health data science, or outcomes research, with expertise in oncology, real-world data, and high-dimensional datasets. Experience with clinical trial design, real-world evidence, and healthcare datasets like EHR and imaging is required. Preferred: knowledge of genitourinary oncology, hematology/oncology fellowship, R&D experience in pharma or biotech, and familiarity with regulatory science.

Location

on-site in NJ, PA, CA; up to 10% travel.

High-value

Oncology, Prostate Cancer, clinical-stage programs, AI/ML development, digital pathology, and real-world evidence integration.