Director, Stem Cell Research

Scorpion Therapeutics; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 197,000 - 296,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics seeks a Director level leader for Stem Cell Research within the Type 1 diabetes program. You will direct stem cell-derived islet manufacturing biology, biomarkers, and assay development, guiding a multidisciplinary team from pre-clinical through potential clinical manufacturing in a matrix environment.

The role emphasizes leadership of diverse groups, mentorship, ethical conduct, and strategic budgeting to enable rapid, high-quality data generation for novel assets and

Qualifications

• Ph.D. with 9+ years post-doctoral experience or equivalent.
• Master's with 12+ years relevant experience.
• Bachelor's with 15+ years relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure scientific directions align with T1D program goals.
• Lead a multidisciplinary team across research groups.
• Drive biological discovery to deliver data packages for assets/assays.
• Coordinate in a matrix environment and advance discoveries to collaborators.
• Provide mentorship and develop scientific communication and ethics.
• Draft budgets and manage approved budgets.

Skills

Stem cell biology

Team leadership

Biomarker discovery

Drug discovery

Cross-functional

Education

Ph.D.

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree

Job description

General Summary:

Director, Stem Cell Research—cell therapy leader at the Director level within the Type 1 diabetes (T1D) program. Lead biology pipeline work including molecular characterization of stem cell-derived islet manufacturing, discovery of novel biomarkers, and development of associated assays. Lead a multidisciplinary team across multiple research groups, with expertise in taking discoveries from pre-clinical through clinical and/or commercial manufacturing in a direct and matrix environment.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• - Ensure scientific directions and team efforts align with T1D program goals
• - Maintain team balance across projects spanning early research through development
• - Drive biological discovery to deliver high-quality data packages for novel assets and/or assays
• - Coordinate in a matrix environment and exercise judgment to advance discoveries to downstream collaborators
• - Drive and motivate biologists; provide communication on progress and timelines
• - Provide dynamic leadership of a multidisciplinary drug-discovery team within the T1D portfolio
• - Provide mentorship, including scientific/ethical development, communication, report drafting, and conflict resolution
• - Draft budgets and manage execution of approved budgets
• - Other duties as assigned

Knowledge and Skills:

• - Integrate distinct functional groups across multiple projects
• - Advanced knowledge of relevant scientific disciplines for target identification/validation/mechanistic investigation and biomarker assays in cell manufacturing
• - Deep working knowledge of fundamental biology
• - Identify productive new research initiatives/directions
• - Experienced mentor; uphold operational and ethical standards; authoritative communication
• - Strong teamwork/organization; manage timelines and drive projects

Education and Experience:

• - Ph.D. with 9+ years relevant post-doctoral experience, or
• - Master’s with 12+ years relevant experience, or
• - Bachelor’s with 15+ years relevant experience

Pay range: $197,400 - $296,200