Director, Oncology Program Management & Strategy

Scorpion Therapeutics; New Jersey; On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics seeks a senior Program Manager to lead strategic program efforts across cross-functional teams in our NJ site. You will build and mentor a PM team, drive end-to-end development planning, and provide operational leadership for multiple programs with a lifecycle focus from preclinical to later stages.

The role emphasizes talent development, process improvement, and collaboration with portfolio management to align timelines and budgets with company goals.

Qualifications

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong presentation and critical thinking abilities.
• Exceptional organizational and time management capabilities.
• Ability to promote constructive interactions and resolve conflicts tactfully.

Responsibilities

• Lead program strategy with cross-functional collaboration.
• Identify and develop a team of program managers (associate-director level ready).
• Provide operational leadership to development programs of small to medium complexity.
• Recruit, hire, and lead early-career program managers.
• Advance PM capabilities, processes, and initiatives across the department.
• Ensure coaching and feedback through actionable development plans.

Skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Organizational skills

Conflict resolution

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Job description

Scorpion Therapeutics seeks a senior Program Manager to lead strategic program efforts across cross-functional teams in our NJ site. You will build and mentor a PM team, drive end-to-end development planning, and provide operational leadership for multiple programs with a lifecycle focus from preclinical to later stages.

The role emphasizes talent development, process improvement, and collaboration with portfolio management to align timelines and budgets with company goals.