Oncology Pharmacology Director — Lead Preclinical Programs

Scorpion Therapeutics

California (MD)

On-site

USD 180,000 - 240,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential
Equity grants
Medical/dental/vision
401k
Flexible vacation

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics seeks a dynamic leader to drive oncology pharmacology from discovery through regulatory interactions. You will mentor scientists, coordinate cross-functional teams, and steer biomarker-driven decision-making to differentiate programs.

The role requires deep IO expertise, strong senior leadership, and a track record in GLP/non-GLP program management, with emphasis on IND/NDA/BLA readiness and collaboration with CROs.

Qualifications

  • Ph.D. in biology/biochemistry/immunology/pharmacology or related field.
  • Extensive oncology and immuno-oncology experience.
  • Deep preclinical oncology and IO expertise with in vivo/in vitro models.
  • Experience across small molecules, biologics, ADCs, Bi-specifics, T cell engagers, RNA therapeutics.
  • Strong understanding of nonclinical pharmacology/toxicology/DMPK and cancer signaling.
  • Experience leading multiple programs (GLP/non-GLP) and biomarker strategies.
  • People management and project management; proficiency with GraphPad Prism.

Responsibilities

  • Design/execute experiments to elucidate efficacy, tolerability, MoA, and biomarkers.
  • Lead programs, mentor junior scientists, and communicate across matrix teams.
  • Outsource/manage CRO studies, protocols, timelines, and budgets.

Skills

PhD in biology/biochemistry/immunology
Oncology & immuno-oncology
Preclinical oncology expertise
Multi-modality experience (small mols,
Biologics/ADC/Bi-specifics/T cell engs
Biomarker strategy
IND/NDA/BLA documentation
People management & program leadership
GraphPad Prism proficiency

Education

Ph.D. in biology/biochemistry/immunology/pharmacology or related

Tools

GraphPad Prism

Job description

Scorpion Therapeutics seeks a dynamic leader to drive oncology pharmacology from discovery through regulatory interactions. You will mentor scientists, coordinate cross-functional teams, and steer biomarker-driven decision-making to differentiate programs.

The role requires deep IO expertise, strong senior leadership, and a track record in GLP/non-GLP program management, with emphasis on IND/NDA/BLA readiness and collaboration with CROs.

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