Executive Director, Research – Integrative Sciences — Hematology-Oncology

Scorpion Therapeutics; United States; Remote; USD 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics is seeking a senior leader within Integrative Sciences focused on external innovation in hematology-oncology, responsible for sourcing and advancing high-value collaborations and assets in hematologic malignancies and solid tumors.

This role requires communicating research priorities, leading triage and evaluation of external opportunities (academic, biotech, platform technologies, pre-IND/IND assets), and designing and executing collaboration strategies, with governance

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent in cancer biology, hematology, or immuno-oncology.
• 10+ years in drug discovery or early development with deep oncology/hematology expertise.
• Proven ability to evaluate external scientific opportunities and shape collaboration plans.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Communicate research priorities, internal and external partners.
• Lead triage and evaluation of external opportunities (academic, biotech, platform technologies, pre-IND/IND assets).
• Design and execute external collaboration strategies.
• Serve on governance and oversight bodies.

Job description

Role

Senior leader within BMS's Integrative Sciences focused on external innovation in hematology-oncology, responsible for sourcing and advancing high-value collaborations and assets in hematologic malignancies and solid tumors.

Responsibilities

communicate research priorities, lead triage and evaluation of external opportunities (academic, biotech, platform technologies, pre-IND/IND assets), design and execute external collaboration strategies, and serve on governance and oversight bodies.

Requirements

PhD or equivalent in cancer biology, hematology, or immuno-oncology; 10+ years in drug discovery or early development with deep oncology/hematology expertise; proven ability to evaluate external scientific opportunities and shape collaboration plans; excellent leadership and communication skills.

Preferred

track record of advancing programs to IND or beyond; experience across cross-functional teams; understanding of legal, financial, and geographic aspects of collaborations.

HighValue

hematology-oncology (malignant diseases), solid tumors, external innovation and partnerships, pre-IND/IND assets, governance and representation roles.

WorkSetup

remote considered; travel approximately 30%, primarily domestic and international.