Director, Stem Cell Research & Biomarker Discovery

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

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