Hybrid Medical Operations Director: Strategy & Execution

Scorpion Therapeutics; United States; Hybrid; USD 161,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision benefits

Stock-based incentives

Generous PTO with shutdown weeks

401(k) match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics in Lexington, MA, is seeking an Associate Director/Director of Medical Operations to lead the Medical Affairs operations function. The role focuses on designing and optimizing processes for publications, medical communications, field operations, and information management, while ensuring regulatory compliance and strategic alignment.

The candidate will manage budgets, vendor relationships, and system ownership (e.g., Veeva).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences or related field required; post-baccalaureate degree preferred.
• Associate Director: 8–10+ years in Medical Affairs/Operations; Director: 10–15+ years with leadership responsibility.
• Preferred: small-to mid-size biotech experience; global Medical Affairs exposure; scaling operations; launch experience/Medical Affairs build-out; vendor RFP and management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning, execution, and continuous improvement of operational processes enabling an effective, compliant Medical Affairs function.
• Design, implement, and optimize operational processes for activities including publications, medical communications, field medical operations, and medical information.
• Oversee and track key deliverables to meet timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Establish and manage Medical Affairs KPIs, dashboards, and reporting.
• Lead vendor selection, onboarding, oversight; manage budgets and forecasts.
• Serve as business owner for Medical Affairs systems and tools.
• Partner cross-functionally with Clinical, Regulatory, Legal, Compliance, Patient Advocacy, and IT.
• Ensure compliance with GxP and company SOPs; support audits and inspections.
• Support strategic planning and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Medical Affairs knowledge

Cross-functional leadership

Data-driven reporting

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in life sciences

Post-baccalaureate degree preferred

Tools

Veeva CRM

Medical Information platforms

Job description

Scorpion Therapeutics in Lexington, MA, is seeking an Associate Director/Director of Medical Operations to lead the Medical Affairs operations function. The role focuses on designing and optimizing processes for publications, medical communications, field operations, and information management, while ensuring regulatory compliance and strategic alignment.

The candidate will manage budgets, vendor relationships, and system ownership (e.g., Veeva).