Head of Biologics Engineering & Next-Generation Platform Innovation

Scorpion Therapeutics; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 212,000 - 333,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics in Boston, MA, seeks a senior scientific leader to serve as Head of Biologics Engineering & Next-Generation Platform Innovation. You will define strategies for advanced biologics beyond monoclonal antibodies and direct discovery-to-IND programs from a Boston base.

The role focuses on multispecific modalities, AI-enabled design, translational science, and platform building, with a mission to create transformative medicines. This is a full-time exempt role based in Boston.

Qualifications

• Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent in relevant fields.
• Extensive leadership in biologics discovery and development.
• Expertise in biologics engineering, antibody therapeutics, multispecific formats, and computational biology.
• Proven success in advancing pipeline assets from discovery to IND.

Responsibilities

• Establish vision and portfolio for innovative modalities (multispecific, conditionally active).
• Direct programs from discovery through IND.
• Develop a scalable multispecific biologics platform integrating AI and automation.
• Build a high-performing team.

Skills

Leadership

Biologics engineering

Antibody therapeutics

Multispecific formats

Computational biology

Education

Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent in relevant fields

Job description

Role: Senior scientific leader as Head of Biologics Engineering & Next-Generation Platform Innovation, responsible for defining and executing strategies for advanced biologics beyond monoclonal antibodies.

Responsibilities

Establish vision and portfolio for innovative modalities (multispecific, conditionally active), direct programs from discovery through IND, develop a scalable multispecific biologics platform integrating AI and automation, and build a high-performing team.

Requirements

Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent in relevant fields; extensive leadership in biologics discovery and development; expertise in biologics engineering, antibody therapeutics, multispecific formats, and computational biology; proven success in advancing pipeline assets from discovery to IND.

High-Value

Focus on next-generation biologics, multispecifics, AI-enabled design, translational science, and platform building; location in Boston, MA; full-time, exempt role with a salary range of $212K to $333K.

Collaboration

Partner with external and internal AI, scientific, clinical, CMC, and regulatory teams.

Work setup

Based in Boston with a focus on innovation in biologics discovery, engineering, and translational science to create transformative medicines.