Medical Director, Cardiovascular Clinical Development

Scorpion Therapeutics; California (MO); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics seeks a leader in clinical development focusing on cardiovascular therapeutics to guide Phase I–III studies and regulatory submissions. You will provide medical expertise across trial design, safety monitoring, and data analysis, coordinating with cross-functional teams.

The role involves collaboration with Regulatory, Medical Affairs, and Biometrics, contributing to IND/NDA packages and lifecycle strategies for cardiovascular programs.

Qualifications

• MD or MD/PhD with internal medicine or neurology board certification.
• Minimum 2 years in clinical development.
• Experience in heart failure or subspecialties is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Design protocols and oversee safety monitoring for trials.
• Contribute to IND/NDA documentation and trial analyses.
• Engage with health authorities and key opinion leaders.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Research, Regulatory, Medical Affairs, Biometrics, Clinical Operations, and Quality teams.
• Support product launches and lifecycle management.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Safety reporting

Communication

Clinical development

Trial analysis

Education

MD

MD/PhD

Board certification: Internal Medicine

Board certification: Neurology

Job description

Scorpion Therapeutics seeks a leader in clinical development focusing on cardiovascular therapeutics to guide Phase I–III studies and regulatory submissions. You will provide medical expertise across trial design, safety monitoring, and data analysis, coordinating with cross-functional teams.

The role involves collaboration with Regulatory, Medical Affairs, and Biometrics, contributing to IND/NDA packages and lifecycle strategies for cardiovascular programs.