Global Clinical Lead, Neuroscience - Hybrid

Scorpion Therapeutics; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics in Cambridge, MA seeks a leader to drive strategy for clinical studies across pipeline compounds, integrating medical, regulatory, and commercial considerations. Responsibilities include leading cross-regional teams, shaping asset strategy, and advising senior leadership on study design and go/no-go decisions.

Must have MD/PhD and 3 years' clinical research experience. The role requires strategic collaboration across global teams, and a track record of guiding clinical

Qualifications

• MD or MD/PhD with 3 years clinical research in pharma/CRO/academia.
• Matrix leadership experience preferred; first-in-human/early proof-of-concept design/execution.
• Neurology/neurodegenerative knowledge and GCP/ICH familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Represent Clinical Science on study execution and align activities with global strategy.
• May serve as Global Clinical Lead for early programs with translational/biomarker input.
• Develop asset strategy, clinical development plans, protocols, and related documents; influence budgets.
• Monitor study data; make go/no-go recommendations and plan design modifications.
• Lead trial monitoring: protocol conduct, safety assessments with pharmacovigilance; ensure scientific integrity.
• Mentor/develop staff and participate in cross-functional teams.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional leadership

Communication skills

Negotiation

Problem solving

Education

MD or MD/PhD (or equivalent)

Job description

Scorpion Therapeutics in Cambridge, MA seeks a leader to drive strategy for clinical studies across pipeline compounds, integrating medical, regulatory, and commercial considerations. Responsibilities include leading cross-regional teams, shaping asset strategy, and advising senior leadership on study design and go/no-go decisions.

Must have MD/PhD and 3 years' clinical research experience. The role requires strategic collaboration across global teams, and a track record of guiding clinical