Director/Senior Director, Bioanalysis

Scorpion Therapeutics; New York (NY); On-site; USD 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics in New York, NY seeks a Lead Bioanalytical Director to drive bioanalytical activities across the development portfolio for small molecules and biologics in nonclinical and clinical stages.

You will define strategies, oversee assay development and validation, manage CROs, and review regulatory documents while collaborating with Clinical Pharmacology, DMPK and Regulatory Affairs. Senior candidates will lead teams, mentor staff, and oversee budgets.

Qualifications

• PhD or MS with 10+ years (PhD) or 15+ years (MS) in bioanalysis.
• Expertise in mass spectrometry, ligand-binding assays, and biologics.
• Experience with regulatory submissions, assay validation, and bioanalytical best practices.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute bioanalytical strategies across development portfolio.
• Oversee assay development and validation processes.
• Manage CROs and external partners.
• Review regulatory documents and ensure compliance.
• Collaborate with Clinical Pharmacology, DMPK, and Regulatory Affairs.
• Senior Director candidates provide organizational leadership, mentor staff, and oversee budgets.

Skills

Mass spectrometry

Ligand-binding assays

Regulatory submissions

Assay validation

Bioanalysis leadership

Education

PhD in Analytical Chemistry

MS in Bioanalytical Chemistry

Job description

Role

• Lead bioanalytical activities across Syndax's development portfolio, supporting small molecules and biologics in nonclinical and clinical stages.

Responsibilities

• define and execute bioanalytical strategies, oversee assay development and validation, manage CROs, review regulatory documents, and collaborate with cross-functional teams including Clinical Pharmacology, DMPK, and Regulatory Affairs. Senior Director candidates additionally provide organizational leadership, mentor staff, and oversee resource planning and budgets.

Requirements

• PhD or MS in Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related fields; 10+ years (PhD) or 15+ years (MS) industry experience in bioanalysis, with expertise in mass spectrometry, ligand-binding assays, and biologics. Demonstrated experience with regulatory submissions, assay validation, and bioanalytical best practices.

Preferred

• senior leadership experience, talent development, and strategic influence.

High-value

• focus on biologics and small molecules, regulatory compliance, GLP standards, and cross-departmental coordination.

Work setup

• Based in New York, NY, with salary range $250K-$300K; travel not specified.