Executive Director, Vaccines & Infectious Disease Policy

Scorpion Therapeutics; North Wales (Montgomery County); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics in the United States seeks a Lead Global Public Policy Leader for Vaccines and Infectious Disease franchises to guide policy development, stakeholder engagement, and enterprise-wide coordination across functions.

You will shape and execute policy strategies aligned with franchise priorities, supervise cross-functional teams, and advise senior leadership on geopolitical and public health issues, with a hybrid work setup and travel about 25%.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree required in relevant field.
• 15+ years in public policy with expertise in vaccine/infectious disease policy, government and NGO relations, and strategic leadership.

Responsibilities

• Shape and execute policy strategies aligned with franchise priorities.
• Manage cross-functional teams and regional policy efforts.
• Serve as a senior policy advisor to leadership on geopolitical and public health issues.

Skills

Public policy

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic leadership

Government & NGO relations

Education

Advanced degree in Public Policy, Public Health, or related field

Job description

Role

Lead global public policy strategy and advocacy for Vaccines and Infectious Disease franchises, focusing on policy development, stakeholder engagement, and enterprise-wide coordination.

Responsibilities

• shape and execute policy strategies aligned with franchise priorities
• manage cross-functional teams and regional policy efforts
• serve as a senior policy advisor to leadership on geopolitical and public health issues

Requirements

• advanced degree in Public Policy, Public Health, or related field
• 15+ years in public policy with expertise in vaccine/infectious disease policy, government and NGO relations, and strategic leadership

High-Value

• vaccine and infectious disease focus
• global and regional policy engagement
• senior stakeholder relations
• leadership of cross-functional teams
• experience navigating complex health policy environments

Work Setup

U.S.-based with hybrid options in Washington, D.C., PA, or NJ; travel ~25%.