Executive Director, Clinical Science, Ophthalmology & Neuroscience

Scorpion Therapeutics; South San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics seeks a senior leader to oversee non-oncology clinical science for ophthalmology and neuroscience across development stages. You will drive portfolio strategy, ensure scientific rigor, and advance innovation through digital and AI capabilities.

Hybrid role in Boston or South San Francisco with 0–25% travel, focusing on building organizational capability, leading large teams, and integrating cutting-edge analytics into clinical development to improve outcomes.

Qualifications

• PhD or PharmD with 10+ years in drug development and global program leadership.
• Proven ability to lead in matrixed organizations and drive regulatory support.
• Expertise in ophthalmology or neuroscience strongly preferred.
• Experience with digital tools and AI in clinical development.

Responsibilities

• Oversee portfolio delivery across ophthalmology and neuroscience clinical programs.
• Collaborate with Therapeutic Area Heads and cross-functional teams.
• Advance clinical science standards and data-driven decision making.
• Champion digital transformation and AI-enabled analytics in reviews.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Operational leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decision making

AI / digital tools familiarity

Education

PhD or PharmD

Tools

Digital analytics platforms

Job description

Role: Senior leader overseeing non-oncology clinical science for ophthalmology and neuroscience programs across multiple development stages. Objectives include strategic portfolio management, ensuring scientific rigor, operational excellence, and advancing innovation through digital and AI capabilities.

Responsibilities encompass portfolio delivery, cross-functional collaboration with Therapeutic Area Heads, driving clinical science standards, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement, talent development, and organizational effectiveness. The role champions digital transformation, data-driven decision-making, and modernizes clinical data review processes.

Qualifications: Advanced scientific degree (PhD, PharmD) with 10+ years in drug development, including global clinical program execution, regulatory support, and leadership experience in matrixed organizations. Expertise in ophthalmology and neuroscience strongly preferred. Skills include strategic and operational leadership, innovation, talent development, and cross-functional influence, with familiarity in emerging digital tools.

Location: Hybrid (Boston or South San Francisco), with 0-25% travel. Focus on building organizational capability, leading large teams, and integrating cutting-edge analytics and AI into clinical development to improve outcomes.