Senior Clinical Development Leader: Lifecycle Strategy

Scorpion Therapeutics; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 280,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term stock incentives

ESPP

Discretionary quarterly bonus

Wellness benefit

Generous PTO

Paid holidays and company-wideShutdown

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics is seeking a senior clinical development leader to drive late-stage programs and IND-enabling submissions. You will guide global teams across development, regulatory, safety, and translational sciences, shaping strategies from discovery through human trials.

The role demands a proven track record in leading clinical programs, strong regulatory interactions, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment with shifting priorities.

Qualifications

• Advanced scientific degree required (MD/PhD/PharmD or equivalent).
• Experience leading clinical trials, programs, submissions, or major development decisions.
• Regulatory submission ownership for IND/CTA/NDA/MAA filings and health authority interactions.
• Strong judgment to make timely calls with incomplete information.
• Comfort in a dynamic environment with shifting priorities.

Responsibilities

• Develop lifecycle strategy to expand late-stage assets and marketed indications.
• Lead first-in-human and dose-escalation studies using PK/PD and emerging data.
• Drive clinical strategy for IND-enabling submissions and human studies.
• Provide pipeline-wide leadership across mechanisms, indications and phases.
• Interpret emerging data and make timely data-driven decisions.
• Lead cross-functional teams and engage investigators, KOLs, health authorities, and partners.

Skills

Clinical development leadership

Data-driven decision making

Cross-functional leadership

Regulatory interactions

Education

MD/PhD/PharmD

Job description

Scorpion Therapeutics is seeking a senior clinical development leader to drive late-stage programs and IND-enabling submissions. You will guide global teams across development, regulatory, safety, and translational sciences, shaping strategies from discovery through human trials.

The role demands a proven track record in leading clinical programs, strong regulatory interactions, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment with shifting priorities.