Scientist I, Early Phase Process Development

Scorpion Therapeutics; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics seeks a technical leader to provide oversight and lifecycle management for externally manufactured drug substance candidates within the Process Chemistry function of CMC. This role partners with QA, Regulatory, and Manufacturing to ensure compliant, scalable production of API materials.

Requirements include a Master’s in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field with 5+ years industry experience, or a Bachelor’s with 8+ years; strong GMP knowledge;

Qualifications

• Master’s in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field required or Bachelor’s with 8+ years experience.
• Strong GMP knowledge and experience in drug substance manufacturing, data analysis, and technical documentation review.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve batch documentation.
• Monitor process parameters and trends; lead root-cause investigations.
• Support process improvements and tech transfers; coordinate with Process Development.
• Troubleshoot deviations related to GMP-compliant API manufacturing.

Skills

GMP knowledge

Data analysis

Technical documentation review

Education

Master’s in Chemistry/Biochemistry/Chemical Engineering or related field

Bachelor’s with 8+ years of experience

Job description

Role:

Provide technical oversight and lifecycle management for externally manufactured drug substance candidates within the Process Chemistry function of CMC.

Responsibilities:

review and approve batch documentation, monitor process parameters and trends, lead root-cause investigations, support process improvements, coordinate with Process Development for tech transfers, and troubleshoot deviations related to GMP-compliant API manufacturing.

Requirements:

Master’s in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field with 5+ years industry experience, or Bachelor’s with 8+ years; strong GMP knowledge, experience in drug substance manufacturing, data analysis, and technical documentation review.

HighValue:

biologics or oligonucleotide API manufacturing, early-phase development, cGMP compliance, external vendor oversight, troubleshooting batch deviations, and process monitoring.

Collaboration:

work closely with Analytical Development, Discovery, Regulatory, Quality, and Manufacturing teams.

WorkSetup:

not specified; candidates must have current work authorization.