Scientist, Translational Medicine

Scorpion Therapeutics; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics is seeking a detail-oriented Operations professional to drive clinical TA operations for FIH and early-phase studies in San Diego. You will coordinate CROs, manage budgets and timelines, and support protocol development and sample testing.

You will use Smartsheet and Excel to track deliverables, risks, and dependencies, ensuring GxP compliance and inspection readiness while collaborating across Translational Medicine, Outsourcing, Clinical Operations, Regulatory, QA, and

Qualifications

• BS/BAMS in Biology, Chemistry, or related field with 2+ years of industry experience, or MS/PhD with relevant experience.
• Operational rigor, attention to detail; meet multiple deadlines with accuracy/efficiency
• Experience supporting FIH or early-phase clinical studies
• Experience working with CROs/external laboratories; support clinical assay development and sample testing
• Strong organizational/project management skills; Smartsheet preferred

Responsibilities

• Support clinical TA operations for First In Human (FIH) and early-phase studies in alignment with Translational Medicine strategies
• Coordinate day-to-day activities with CROs and external vendors (assay laboratories) and support clinical assay development/validation
• Track vendor contracts, scopes of work, budgets, and timelines
• Use Smartsheet, Excel, and other project management tools to track deliverables, risks, and dependencies
• Support integration of operational plans into clinical protocols and study execution plans
• Monitor vendor performance and elevate risks/issues impacting timelines, quality, or budget

Skills

Operational rigor

Execution mindset

Strong communication

Collaboration

Education

BS/BAMS in Biology, Chemistry or related

MS with relevant experience

PhD with relevant experience

Tools

Smartsheet

Excel

Job description

About The Role

Focuses on operational delivery of assigned Therapeutic Area (TA) activities, including vendor coordination, contract and budget tracking, and use of project management tools to ensure high-quality, on-time data delivery. Supports execution through vendor selection, fit-for-purpose method development and validation, integration into clinical protocols, and sample testing at CROs, working closely with Translational Medicine, Clinical Operations, and external partners.

Your Contributions

• Support clinical TA operations for First In Human (FIH) and early-phase studies in alignment with Translational Medicine strategies
• Coordinate day-to-day activities with CROs and external vendors (assay laboratories) and support clinical assay development/validation
• Track vendor contracts, scopes of work, budgets, and timelines
• Use Smartsheet, Excel, and other project management tools to track deliverables, risks, and dependencies
• Support integration of operational plans into clinical protocols and study execution plans
• Monitor vendor performance and elevate risks/issues impacting timelines, quality, or budget
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Translational Medicine, Outsourcing, Clinical Operations, Regulatory, Quality Assurance, Data Management, and others
• Plan, implement, and execute clinical specimen collection, testing, and data delivery
• Maintain accurate documentation for GxP compliance; support inspection readiness
• Provide regular status updates and support additional operational activities as needed

Requirements

• BS/BAMS in Biology, Chemistry, or related field with 2+ years relevant industry experience OR MS with some relevant experience OR PhD with some relevant industry experience
• Operational rigor and attention to detail; meet multiple deadlines with accuracy/efficiency
• Strong execution mindset; ability to anticipate and manage risks
• Collaborative, team-oriented; translate scientific/operational requirements into plans
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Experience supporting FIH or early-phase clinical studies
• Experience working with CROs/external laboratories; support clinical assay development and sample testing
• Strong organizational/project management skills; Smartsheet preferred
• Familiarity with clinical biomarker workflows and early clinical development
• Working knowledge of GxP requirements and biomarker/bioanalytical operations