External Innovation Strategist (Biopharma)

Scorpion Therapeutics; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 256,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics is seeking a strategic, scientifically trained professional to conduct landscape analyses and evaluate external opportunities. You will prepare materials, participate in evaluation teams, and coordinate with transaction and alliance management across R&D, Regulatory, and Manufacturing.

Strong leadership and communication are essential. Ideal candidates hold an advanced scientific degree with 7+ years in biotech/pharma and experience in consulting or market modeling.

Qualifications

• Advanced scientific degree required.
• 7+ years in biotechnology/pharmaceutical industry (preferred drug discovery/early development).
• Sell-side or consulting analyst experience preferred; market modeling a plus.
• Strong ability to translate data into actionable insights and clear recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct landscape analysis; track opportunities and companies for evaluation.
• Prepare decision-support materials and summaries for tech landscaping and external business opportunities.
• Participate on evaluation teams to plan, coordinate, and evaluate ideas/targets.
• Build and maintain relationships with transaction and alliance management teams; coordinate across departments.
• Engage scientific and clinical SMEs across R&D, Regulatory, Manufacturing, etc.
• Coordinate governance meetings, including internal/external BD meetings.

Skills

Broad scientific training

Business acumen

Synthesize data into insights

Create audience slides

Effective communication

Leadership across teams

Education

Advanced scientific degree (Ph.D./M.D./Pharm.D./D.V.M.)

Job description

Scorpion Therapeutics is seeking a strategic, scientifically trained professional to conduct landscape analyses and evaluate external opportunities. You will prepare materials, participate in evaluation teams, and coordinate with transaction and alliance management across R&D, Regulatory, and Manufacturing.

Strong leadership and communication are essential. Ideal candidates hold an advanced scientific degree with 7+ years in biotech/pharma and experience in consulting or market modeling.