Principal Scientist, Diagnostics (CDx), Associate Director

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

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics seeks a senior leader to drive companion diagnostic (CDx) strategies for oncology programs, aligning biomarker objectives with clinical development plans.

The role requires 10+ years in diagnostics or oncology drug development, with expertise in regulatory pathways, assay development, and cross-functional leadership. You will coordinate global teams and guide CDx efforts through regulatory submission.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in diagnostics or related scientific field.
• Experience with diagnostic strategy or assay development for oncology.
• Strong leadership and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Define integrated diagnostic strategies and project plans.
• Coordinate internal and external teams across functions.
• Oversee regulatory activities for diagnostics.
• Lead diagnostic sub-teams from inception to regulatory approval.
• Provide diagnostic expertise to multidisciplinary drug development teams.
• Represent diagnostics in global program teams.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional

Clinical trial design

Regulatory knowledge

Publication record

Organizational skills

Education

BA/BS, MA/MS, MD, PhD

Tools

IHC

NGS

Flow cytometry

Job description

Role

Lead the development and execution of companion diagnostic (CDx) strategies for oncology programs, ensuring alignment with biomarker objectives and clinical development plans.

Responsibilities

define integrated diagnostic strategies, develop project plans, coordinate internal and external teams, oversee regulatory activities, and lead diagnostic sub-teams from inception through regulatory approval. Provide diagnostic expertise to multidisciplinary drug development teams and represent diagnostics in global program teams.

Requirements

10+ years of experience with a relevant scientific degree (BA/BS, MA/MS, MD, PhD); experience in diagnostic strategy or assay development supporting oncology drug development preferred.

Skills

strong leadership, cross-functional collaboration, knowledge of diagnostic platforms (IHC, NGS, flow cytometry), understanding of clinical trial design and regulatory requirements for diagnostics, excellent organizational skills, and publication record.

High-Value

Oncology, biomarker strategy, diagnostic assay development, global regulatory processes, and cross-disciplinary team leadership.

WorkSetup

not specified; global collaboration implied.