Project Coordinator

Scorpion Therapeutics; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics is seeking an experienced operations professional to manage business operations and non-portfolio priorities for RDGM-DDT, including culture initiatives and onboarding. You will coordinate on-site logistics for events, serve as the on-site point of contact, and support cross-workstream communication.

The role requires 5-8 years in administrative/operations roles, with preference for pharma/biotech experience and familiarity with Takeda processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 5-8 years administrative/business operations or project coordination experience; exceptional project management skills; executive/admin assistant growth into operations/coordination role preferred.
• 2 years experience in pharmaceuticals/biotech/technology preferred.
• Experience with Takeda processes highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and manage business operations and non-portfolio priorities for RDGM-DDT, including culture initiatives, process/operational excellence support, training coordination, and employee onboarding.
• Independently coordinate on-site logistics for RDGM-DDT events/face-to-face meetings (room planning/setup, catering, visitor access/welcome, AV/technology readiness) and serve as on-site point of contact.
• Provide project management support for business & culture initiatives: track milestones, follow up on action items, facilitate cross-workstream communication, and proactively identify/address needs.
• Support operational excellence and process design workstreams by collating metrics, maintaining process artifacts (including DAI framework), coordinating working sessions, and tracking milestones/action items.
• Serve as training coordinator: manage training curriculum with stakeholders and monitor training compliance.
• Develop/maintain RDGM-DDT operations information systems in MS Teams/SharePoint (e.g., org charts, headcount tracking, distribution lists) and keep sites updated.
• Coordinate onboarding, focusing on the in-person first-day experience (access/workspace readiness, resource requests, welcome announcements, new hire checklists).

Skills

Initiative

Independent work

Collaborative

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SharePoint

Microsoft Teams

MS Office

Job description

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and manage business operations and non-portfolio priorities for R&D and Global Medical DD&T (RDGM-DDT), including culture initiatives, process/operational excellence support, training coordination, and employee onboarding.
• Independently coordinate on-site logistics for RDGM-DDT events/face-to-face meetings (room planning/setup, catering, visitor access/welcome, AV/technology readiness) and serve as on-site point of contact.
• Provide project management support for business & culture initiatives: track milestones, follow up on action items, facilitate cross-workstream communication, and proactively identify/address needs.
• Support operational excellence and process design workstreams by collating metrics, maintaining process artifacts (including DAI framework), coordinating working sessions, and tracking milestones/action items.
• Serve as training coordinator: manage training curriculum with stakeholders and monitor training compliance.
• Develop/maintain RDGM-DDT operations information systems in MS Teams/SharePoint (e.g., org charts, headcount tracking, distribution lists) and keep sites updated.
• Coordinate onboarding, focusing on the in-person first-day experience (access/workspace readiness, resource requests, welcome announcements, new hire checklists).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 5-8 years administrative/business operations or project coordination experience; exceptional project management skills; executive/admin assistant growth into operations/coordination role preferred.
• 2 years experience in pharmaceuticals/biotech/technology preferred.
• Experience with Takeda processes highly desirable.

Skills

• Initiative; effective independent and collaborative work; adapt to changing priorities.
• Clear professional communication (verbal/written); builds respectful cross-level relationships.
• Proficient in SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, and MS Office; strong attention to detail.
• Manages multiple activities; collaborative problem-solving; handles confidential information with discretion.
• Comfortable in matrixed organizations; supports inclusive team culture and employee engagement.