Director, Exploratory Research

Scorpion Therapeutics; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics seeks a leader to drive exploratory research on rare neuroendocrine diseases. You will design and oversee mechanistic studies, evaluate new scientific opportunities, and develop innovative models.

You will translate data into strategic direction while guiding external CRO collaborations. The role requires a PhD and 10+ years in biotech/pharma R&D, with 5+ years leading independent research, plus strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• PhD required with extensive biotech/pharma R&D experience (10+ years).
• 5+ years leading independent research in biotech/pharma.
• Experience with neuroendocrine biology and signaling pathways.

Responsibilities

• Design, oversee, and interpret mechanistic and translational in vitro and in vivo studies.
• Identify and evaluate emerging scientific opportunities and develop hypotheses, assays and models.
• Integrate multidisciplinary data to guide strategic decisions and communicate findings to senior leadership.

Skills

Neuroscience

Endocrinology

Pharmacology

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Education

PhD in neuroscience, endocrinology, pharmacology or related field

Job description

Role: Lead exploratory research initiatives to deepen understanding of disease biology and inform pipeline development for rare neuroendocrine diseases.

Responsibilities: design, oversee, and interpret mechanistic and translational in vitro and in vivo studies; identify and evaluate emerging scientific opportunities; develop innovative hypotheses, assays, and models; integrate multidisciplinary data to guide strategic decisions; manage external collaborations with CROs, academic partners, and experts; communicate findings to senior leadership and ensure scientific rigor in a fully outsourced research model.

Requirements: PhD in neuroscience, endocrinology, pharmacology, or related field; 10+ years of relevant biotech or pharma R&D experience, including 5+ years leading independent research; expertise in neuroendocrine biology, metabolic or CNS-peripheral signaling pathways; proficiency in small molecule and peptide pharmacology; strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.

HighValue: rare neuroendocrine diseases, nonclinical pharmacology, exploratory biology, CRO-based research, development of novel models and assays, strategic scientific leadership.

WorkSetup: hybrid Boston office; some travel likely.