Preclinical Research Associate Director

Scorpion Therapeutics; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics seeks an experienced Associate Director to drive preclinical evidence generation and physician collaborations across portfolio programs. You will manage external research programs, review proposals, and ensure timely execution with stakeholders.

참여 in publications, provide scientific input, and contribute to protocol development. Strong leadership, regulatory understanding, and cross-functional collaboration are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biological Science or related discipline; advanced degree preferred.
• 8+ years of scientific/technical experience with leadership in Medical Affairs or similar.
• 2+ years of people management experience.

Responsibilities

• Drive preclinical evidence strategies to support first-in-human use for portfolio programs.
• Manage preclinical external research program and physician partnerships with cross-functional teams.
• Review new study proposals and ensure timely decisions and execution with external stakeholders.
• Use program data to conduct regular program reviews for leadership.
• Support evidence generation and publication strategy and identify gaps.
• Lead publication development with investigators and cross-functionally with Scientific Affairs teams.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Clinical research

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Strategic thinking

Team management

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biological Science

Master's or PhD in related field

Job description

Purpose:

• The Preclinical Evidence & External Partnerships Associate Director will drive pre-market evidence generation strategies (EGS) and physician collaborations, generating clinically relevant evidence for the company’s pipeline.

You Will Be Responsible For:

• Ideate preclinical evidence strategies to support first-in-human use for all portfolio programs.
• Manage the preclinical external research program and physician partnerships with cross-functional clinical science partners.
• Review new study proposals; ensure timely decisions and execution of approved studies with external stakeholders.
• Use program data and metrics to conduct regular program reviews and provide updates to team leadership.
• Support evidence generation and dissemination strategy, including publication plan alignment and identifying gaps.
• Drive publication development with investigators and cross-functionally with Scientific Affairs partners; provide critical scientific input to publications.
• Contribute to preclinical protocol development for all portfolio products.
• Provide input to external physician partners on proposed preclinical research plans.

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Biological Science or related discipline (Master’s or PhD strongly preferred).
• 8+ years related scientific/technical experience with leadership/management in Medical Affairs or similar role.
• 2+ years people management experience.
• Experience in Cardiovascular, Electrophysiology, or Structural Heart strongly preferred.
• Expertise in preclinical science/processes; broad understanding of product development, clinical trends, and clinical trial regulations.
• Experience supporting global regulatory submissions (IDE/510(k)/De Novo/PMA or global counterparts) highly desired.
• Ability to lead preclinical scientists across NPD projects; proven track record delivering on time/budget and compliant with SOPs/regulations.
• Up to 25% domestic/international travel.

Preferred Skills:

• Analytical reasoning; clinical research & regulations; clinical trials operations; communication; developing others; digital literacy/culture; healthcare trends; inclusive leadership; leadership; medical affairs/communications/compliance; prioritization; product strategies; scientific research; strategic thinking; team management.