R&D Operations & Programs 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

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.