Operations Readiness Lead

Scorpion Therapeutics; Wilson (NC); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics seeks a senior leader to design and set up manufacturing operations for parenteral drug products in a new Wilson, NC facility. You will ensure compliance with cGMP, ISO, and regulatory standards.

The role requires 12+ years in pharmaceutical or GMP operations, with demonstrated leadership in transformational change and cross-functional collaboration, plus on-site site leadership and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years in pharmaceutical or GMP operations with parenteral manufacturing expertise.
• Proven leadership in transformational change, cross-functional collaboration and team building.

Responsibilities

• Oversee process design, construction support, operational planning and continuous improvement culture.
• Lead team development, project leadership and support technology transfer, commissioning, qualification and validation.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Team building

Process design

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s in engineering, science, or related field

Job description

Role

Lead the design and setup of manufacturing operations for parenteral drug products in a new facility, ensuring compliance with cGMP, ISO, and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• oversee process design, construction support, operational planning, continuous improvement culture, team development, and project leadership
• support technology transfer, commissioning, qualification, and validation activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s in engineering, science, or related field
• minimum 12 years in pharmaceutical or GMP operations with expertise in parenteral manufacturing
• proven leadership in transformational change, cross-functional collaboration, and team building.

HighValue

• parenteral drug products, GMP compliance, greenfield project leadership, site construction, Wilson NC location with >75% travel during design phase, on-site support.

WorkSetup

full-time on-site in Wilson, NC; frequent travel during project development.