Executive Director, Discovery Oncology

Scorpion Therapeutics; Spring House (PA); On-site; USD 350,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics in Spring House, PA seeks an Executive Director of Discovery Oncology to lead global cancer research and drive development of novel therapeutics across modalities.

You will oversee a 20-40 scientist team, shape strategic portfolios, cultivate collaborations, manage resources, and communicate progress to senior stakeholders, with a focus on translating discoveries into clinical candidates.

Qualifications

• PhD in Oncology or related field with 15+ years of leadership in drug discovery.
• Proven record advancing programs to clinical candidates in solid malignancies.
• Expertise in cellular, molecular, and immune tumor biology.
• Strong leadership, communication, and strategic skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a team of 20-40 scientists and define strategic portfolio plans across modalities including small molecules, biologics, and cell therapies.
• Drive target discovery, validation, and progression to clinical candidates.
• Foster innovation through external collaborations and internal initiatives.
• Manage resources, budgets, and talent development.
• Communicate project strategies to senior stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Team management

Drug discovery

Cross-functional collaboration

External collaborations

Oncology expertise

Education

PhD in Oncology or related field

Job description

Role:

Executive Director, Discovery Oncology, leading global research in cancer indications with a focus on developing novel therapeutics.

Responsibilities:

• oversee a team of 20-40 scientists, define and execute strategic portfolio plans across modalities including small molecules, biologics, and cell therapies;
• drive target discovery, validation, and progression to clinical candidates;
• foster innovation through external collaborations and internal initiatives;
• manage resources, budgets, and talent development;
• communicate project strategies to senior stakeholders.

Requirements:

• PhD in Oncology or related field, 15+ years of drug discovery leadership, proven record in advancing programs to clinical candidate status in solid malignancies;
• expertise in cellular, molecular, and immune tumor biology;
• extensive experience across modalities and immune therapies;
• strong publication record and external network;
• excellent leadership, communication, and strategic skills.

High-Value:

senior biopharma leadership with deep Oncology expertise, broad modality background, proven success in pathway discovery and clinical translation, experienced in cross-functional and external collaborations, capable of managing global teams and complex projects.

Work Setup:

based in Spring House, Pennsylvania, with significant leadership and stakeholder engagement responsibilities.