Neurology Gene Therapy Clinical Development Director

Scorpion Therapeutics; Bridgewater (MA); On-site; USD 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics is seeking an Executive Director of Clinical Development – Neurology to lead and advance gene therapy programs across diseases. You will supervise the clinical development team, oversee medical monitoring, and drive strategy from first-in-human through full development, collaborating with operations, regulatory, and commercial teams.

The role requires MD/DO with 10+ years in neurology clinical development, genetic therapy experience, and a strong regulatory track record;

Qualifications

• MD/DO or foreign equivalent required; neurology residency completed.
• 10+ years global experience in neurology clinical development (pharma/biotech).
• Experience across Phases 1–3 and 5+ years of management.
• Prior gene therapy experience and knowledge of ICH-GCP and FDA guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical programs across different diseases and supervise the clinical development team.
• Serve as primary point person for medical monitoring and oversight of assigned clinical programs.
• Design and implement clinical development strategy and protocols; deliver high-quality programs.
• Therapeutic area lead for Neurology Gene therapy development; partner with multiple functions.
• Provide medical leadership for operational strategy including site selection and enrollment.
• Perform medical monitoring, coding, and data cleaning with Clinical Operations.
• Author/regulatory submissions and represent the company at regulatory meetings.
• Prepare safety charters and management plans; coordinate SAB/DMC meetings.
• Maintain scientific expertise by literature review and attending meetings; advise leadership.

Skills

Clinical development leadership

Neurology background

Regulatory compliance

Medical monitoring

Team management

Gene therapy experience

Education

MD/DO or foreign equivalent

Neurology residency

Job description

Scorpion Therapeutics is seeking an Executive Director of Clinical Development – Neurology to lead and advance gene therapy programs across diseases. You will supervise the clinical development team, oversee medical monitoring, and drive strategy from first-in-human through full development, collaborating with operations, regulatory, and commercial teams.

The role requires MD/DO with 10+ years in neurology clinical development, genetic therapy experience, and a strong regulatory track record;