Executive Director, Clinical Science, Ophthalmology & Neuroscience

Scorpion Therapeutics; North Wales (Montgomery County); Hybrid; USD 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics seeks an Executive Director of Clinical Science to lead non-oncology ophthalmology and neuroscience programs. The role provides strategic, scientific, operational, and leadership direction across multiple development stages.

The position requires an advanced degree with 10+ years in drug development, global program experience, and the ability to manage large matrix teams while driving innovation. Hybrid work locations include Boston and South San Francisco with 25% travel.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree (PhD or PharmD) with 10+ years in drug development.
• Experience in global clinical programs and regulatory interactions.
• Experience managing large matrix organizations and talent growth.

Responsibilities

• Oversee portfolio delivery across multiple development stages.
• Ensure scientific rigor throughout programs and trials.
• Drive innovation via AI and digital tools in clinical science.
• Foster talent development and align cross-functional teams (Clinical Operations, Regulatory, Biostatistics, Medical Affairs).

Education

PhD or PharmD

Job description

Role

Executive Director of Clinical Science leading non-oncology ophthalmology and neuroscience programs.

Objectives

provide strategic, scientific, operational, and leadership direction across multiple development stages.

Responsibilities

oversee portfolio delivery, ensure scientific rigor, drive innovation via AI and digital tools, foster talent development, and align cross-functional teams including Clinical Operations, Regulatory, Biostatistics, and Medical Affairs.

Qualifications

advanced degree (PhD, PharmD) with 10+ years in drug development; deep expertise in global clinical programs, regulatory interactions, and late-stage development; experience managing large matrix organizations and talent growth.

High-Value

focus on ophthalmology and neuroscience, supporting multiple phases of clinical development, emphasizing innovation and digital transformation, with 25% travel.

Work setup

hybrid locations in Boston, South San Francisco.