Distinguished Scientist, Clinical Research, Thoracic Malignancies

Scorpion Therapeutics; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) retirement

Paid holidays

Vacation

Compassionate and sick days

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics in Pennsylvania seeks a Senior Director of Clinical Development focusing on Thoracic Oncology. Lead cross-functional teams across oncology drug development, from strategy and study design to regulatory submission.

Mentor clinical teams, engage KOLs, and shape IND planning while aligning scientific rigor with regulatory expectations. The role emphasizes leadership, strategic vision, and robust execution across the full clinical development lifecycle in a fast-moving biotech

Qualifications

• Industry experience in Thoracic Oncology.
• 3+ years clinical medicine experience; 5+ years industry drug development experience.
• Demonstrated scientific scholarship; proven clinical medicine track record and biomedical research background.
• Strong interpersonal skills; effective team function.

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct clinical research for new or marketed drugs in Oncology (Thoracic Oncology).
• Manage full clinical development cycle: strategy, study design, initiation, execution, monitoring, analysis, regulatory reporting, publication, and conference presentations.
• Provide internal scientific leadership across cross-functional teams supporting clinical trials; interact externally with key opinion leaders.
• Evaluate pre-clinical/translational work to support early clinical plans and Investigational New Drug (IND) applications.
• Develop clinical development strategies considering latest science, regulatory requirements, competitive landscape, and commercial considerations.
• Plan, monitor, and manage clinical trials; analyze/summarize clinical findings for safety/efficacy decisions and submissions (clinical study reports, publications, new drug applications).
• Lead/participate in internal and joint project teams; support other therapeutic areas on oncology clinical issues.

Skills

Clinical Development

Clinical Judgment

Clinical Medicine/Research

Clinical Trial Planning/Trials

Drug Development

Regulatory Compliance

Oncology

Pulmonology

Scientific Leadership

Strategic Leadership

Interpersonal Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

MD or MD/Ph.D.

Job description

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct clinical research for new or marketed drugs in Oncology (Thoracic Oncology).
• Manage full clinical development cycle: strategy, study design, initiation, execution, monitoring, analysis, regulatory reporting, publication, and conference presentations.
• Provide internal scientific leadership across cross-functional teams supporting clinical trials; interact externally with key opinion leaders.
• Evaluate pre-clinical/translational work to support early clinical plans and Investigational New Drug (IND) applications.
• Develop clinical development strategies considering latest science, regulatory requirements, competitive landscape, and commercial considerations.
• Plan, monitor, and manage clinical trials; analyze/summarize clinical findings for safety/efficacy decisions and submissions (clinical study reports, publications, new drug applications).
• Lead/participate in internal and joint project teams; support other therapeutic areas on oncology clinical issues.

People leadership (may include)

• Manage Directors/Senior Directors and supervise Clinical Teams.

Scientific leadership

• Maintain knowledge of scientific developments; identify strong investigators; establish investigator communications; attend scientific meetings.

Education

• M.D. or M.D./Ph.D.

Required Qualifications/Experience

• Industry experience in Thoracic Oncology.
• 3+ years clinical medicine experience; 5+ years industry drug development experience.
• Demonstrated scientific scholarship; proven clinical medicine track record and biomedical research background.
• Strong interpersonal skills; effective team function.

Preferred Qualifications

• Board Certified or Eligible in Oncology (and/or Hematology).
• Prior clinical research experience and prior publication.

Required Skills

• Clinical Development, Clinical Judgment, Clinical Medicine/Research, Clinical Trial Planning/Trials, Drug Development, Ethical Standards, Oncology, Pulmonology, Regulatory Requirements, Research Methodologies, Scientific Consulting/Leadership, Strategic Leadership.

Benefits (as stated)

• Medical, dental, vision, retirement (401(k)), paid holidays, vacation, compassionate and sick days; bonus/long-term incentive if applicable.