Senior Clinical Trial Lead – Global Programs

Scorpion Therapeutics; Brisbane (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics is seeking a Senior Clinical Trial Manager to oversee multiple trials or regions, driving strategic operational planning, vendor management, and program-level oversight. You will shape protocol and study design, lead vendor/CRO selection and negotiation, manage budgets and financial risk, mentor junior staff, and ensure audit readiness, with on-site Brisbane, CA work and 25% travel.

This role requires deep regulatory knowledge and the ability to navigate complex global

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years of industry experience in clinical operations.
• Deep knowledge of FDA, EMA, ICH and GCP regulations.
• Experience managing global/multi-region trials and vendor relationships at a strategic level.

Responsibilities

• Represent Clinical Operations externally and internally.
• Proactively identify and mitigate risks.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives.
• Shape protocol and study design.
• Lead vendor/CRO selection and negotiation.
• Manage budgets and financial risk.
• Mentor junior staff and ensure audit readiness.

Skills

Mentoring

Influencing without authority

Organizational excellence

Adaptability

Education

BS in Biological Sciences

Job description

Scorpion Therapeutics is seeking a Senior Clinical Trial Manager to oversee multiple trials or regions, driving strategic operational planning, vendor management, and program-level oversight. You will shape protocol and study design, lead vendor/CRO selection and negotiation, manage budgets and financial risk, mentor junior staff, and ensure audit readiness, with on-site Brisbane, CA work and 25% travel.

This role requires deep regulatory knowledge and the ability to navigate complex global