Global Development Product Lead, GU

Scorpion Therapeutics; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 296,000 - 493,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics is seeking a senior leader to drive the global product and development strategy for an oncology asset in Cambridge, MA. You will own clinical development and orchestrate the plan to maximize product value, partnering across commercial, BD, and regulatory functions.

The role requires an MD with 10+ years in pharma/academic research and proven leadership in late-stage development, regulatory filings, and launches.

Qualifications

• MD with 10+ years of pharmaceutical/academic/medical research experience.
• Oncology development experience including regulatory filings (BLA/NDA) and product launches.
• Leadership, data-driven strategy planning, cross-functional communication and mentoring.
• Staff management, collaboration, and alliance management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Global Product Team (GPT) and Global Development Team (GDT) for an oncology asset.
• Own clinical development of the product/indication and oversee the clinical development plan.
• Build and deliver an integrated product strategy to drive approvals and maximize value.
• Provide updates to the Disease Area Head on program metrics, milestones, and risks.
• Manage the R&D budget and optimize funding savings and reallocations.
• Partner with Oncology Commercial, BD & Commercial Development on US/ex-US opportunities.
• Incorporate regulatory and statistical input into trial design and ensure health authority interactions.
• Guide talent acquisition, performance management, and alignment across functions.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategy planning

Staff management

Communication/presentation

Business acumen

Data-driven decision making

Education

MD

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead the Global Product Team (GPT) and Global Development Team (GDT) for a specific oncology asset/product.
• Own clinical development of the product/indication and oversee creation/execution of the clinical development plan.
• Build and deliver an integrated product strategy through milestones/decision points to drive approvals and maximize product value.
• Provide regular updates to the Disease Area Head on program metrics, milestones, and risks.
• Deliver the R&D budget (at or below target) and manage funding savings/re-distributions.
• Partner with Oncology Commercial, BD & Commercial Development to evaluate US/ex-US investment opportunities.
• Integrate regulatory and statistical input into clinical trial design; ensure health authority interactions.
• Drive project vision/strategy alignment across global functions; communicate clear strategy to the program team and functions.
• Accountable for safety evaluations and decisions; integrate clinical pharmacology for optimal dose/schedule selection.
• Leverage external advisory board/steering committee input into trial design.
• Lead talent acquisition, performance management, objective setting, prioritization, risk/issue/contingency management.

Minimum Requirements / Preferred Skills

• MD with 10+ years of relevant pharmaceutical/academic/medical research experience.
• Strong preference: early/late-stage development including regulatory filings (BLA/NDA, sBLAs/sNDAs) and product launches/life-cycle management.
• Oncology experience required.
• Demonstrated leadership, data-driven strategy planning, matrix leadership, cross-functional communication/presentation skills, business acumen, staff management/mentoring, collaboration, and alliance management experience.

Benefits

• Base salary: $295,900–$493,100; bonus target 30% and eligibility for share-based long-term incentives.
• Benefits include 401(k) match, retirement contribution, paid vacation/holidays, caregiver/parental and medical leave, and medical/dental/vision.
• Relocation assistance may be available. Must be authorized to work in the U.S.; no U.S. work visa sponsorship available.