Director, GCO Program Lead (GCPL)

Scorpion Therapeutics; United States; On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics is seeking a GCO Program Lead to oversee strategic operational planning and clinical performance for designated cancer programs. You will guide global cross-functional teams, shape study strategy, and ensure regulatory compliance.

Ideal candidate has 10+ years in clinical trials with program and people management, deep ICH/GCP knowledge, and a track record of risk management and stakeholder engagement in international settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a scientific or healthcare discipline.
• 10+ years' experience in clinical trials, including program and people management.
• Strong knowledge of ICH/GCP guidelines, clinical documentation, data, and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Lead global cross-functional teams including gCSMs, drive program strategy, resource and budget management, oversee study execution, and ensure quality and regulatory compliance
• Mentor and develop team members
• Collaborate with stakeholders to optimize clinical operations
• Act as GCO representative for assigned programs
• Lead risk management and process improvements

Skills

Clinical program management

People management

ICH/GCP knowledge

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in a scientific or healthcare discipline

Job description

Role

GCO Program Lead responsible for strategic operational planning and clinical performance oversight of designated cancer programs, leveraging deep therapeutic expertise.

Responsibilities

• lead global cross-functional teams including gCSMs, drive program strategy, resource and budget management, oversee study execution, and ensure quality and regulatory compliance
• mentor and develop team members
• collaborate with stakeholders to optimize clinical operations
• act as GCO representative for assigned programs
• lead risk management and process improvements

Requirements

• Bachelor's or higher in a scientific or healthcare discipline
• 10+ years' experience in clinical trials, including program and people management
• strong knowledge of ICH/GCP guidelines, clinical documentation, data, and risk management

Preferred

• experience in multi-region trials, project management, and cross-functional collaboration

High-Value

• Oncology (cancer), global program management, clinical operations, risk and issue management, stakeholder engagement, and leadership in a fast-paced, international environment

Work setup

travel may be required as per business needs.