Executive Director, Data Management

Scorpion Therapeutics; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 230,000 - 330,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Bonus

Health insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics seeks an Executive Director, Data Management (R&D) to lead strategy, operations, and continuous improvement across data management for development programs. You will own the design and oversight of clinical data collection, DM systems, governance, vendor management, and inspection readiness.

Travel domestically and internationally as needed. The ideal candidate has ~15 years in pharma/biotech with ~10 years in leadership and vendor oversight, plus an advanced degree if

Qualifications

• 15 years pharma/biotech experience.
• 10 years direct report and/or vendor management.
• Experience managing multiple direct reports/contingent workers/programs.
• Experience in both in-house and outsourced DM operating models.
• Vendor evaluation/selection/governance/management experience (CROs/FSPs/vendors).
• Regulatory compliance (FDA/ICH) and data integrity.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership of DM across the clinical development portfolio.
• Lead/develop the Data Management function (org design, resources, budgeting).
• Establish scalable operating model with internal capabilities and outsourced partnerships.
• Oversee vendor selection, governance, contract management, and performance.
• Develop and implement DM standards, SOPs, and inspection readiness.

Skills

Data management leadership

Vendor management

Clinical data management

Regulatory compliance

Project management

FDA compliance

Cross-functional influence

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Clinical DM systems

Job description

Position Summary

Exec. Director, Data Management (R&D). Lead strategy, operational excellence, and continuous improvement across Data Management. Own design, implementation, and oversight of clinical data collection and database review activities supporting development programs.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight of Data Management across the clinical development portfolio.
• Lead/develop the Data Management function (org design, resource planning, budgeting, hiring, performance management).
• Establish a scalable operating model using internal capabilities and outsourced vendor/FSP partnerships.
• Oversee vendor selection, governance, contract management, and performance.
• Develop and implement Data Management standards, processes, SOPs, and inspection-readiness practices.
• Ensure timely delivery of high-quality clinical databases/datasets for analysis, regulatory submissions, and health authority inspections.
• Oversee clinical data management systems, technologies, and data standards.
• Identify operational risks and lead process improvements.
• Serve as Data Management subject matter expert during audits/inspections and governance.

Qualifications / Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in scientific/biological/statistical/computer science or related; advanced degree strongly preferred.
• ~15 years pharma/biotech experience; ~10 years direct report and/or vendor management.
• Experience managing multiple direct reports/contingent workers/programs; resource planning for DM functions and study deliverables.
• Experience in both in-house and outsourced DM operating models.
• Vendor evaluation/selection/governance/management experience (CROs/FSPs/vendors).
• Clinical trials, pharma operations, regulatory compliance, FDA regulations, and ICH data integrity.
• Ability to manage timelines, incomplete information, and unexpected events while maintaining accuracy.
• Strong communication/influence across all levels.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Benefits (US-based employees)

• Competitive base, bonus, and equity; medical/dental/vision; 401(k) match (1:1 up to 5%); paid time off (15+ vacation days, 13–15 paid holidays), paid sick time; paid parental leave; tuition assistance.