Senior Director, Clinical Development (MD)

Scorpion Therapeutics; California (MO); On-site; USD 260,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics in Santa Monica, CA, seeks a Senior Medical Director to provide strategic scientific leadership for oncology development programs from discovery to registration. You will shape development plans, guide cross-functional teams, and ensure alignment with regulatory expectations.

The ideal candidate holds an MD/DO with 6+ years in biopharma, strong expertise in oncology drug development, and proven leadership in IND processes, early-phase trials, and global submissions.

Qualifications

• MD/DO with strong oncology drug development background.
• Proven ability to lead clinical strategy and cross-functional teams.
• Experience with IND processes and regulatory interactions.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive clinical development strategy for oncology programs.
• Lead cross-functional teams across discovery, translational work, and trials.
• Author key regulatory documents and manage regulatory interactions.
• Represent clinical insights to internal stakeholders and external collaborators.

Skills

Oncology development

Clinical leadership

IND/regulatory strategy

Cross-functional leadership

Regulatory submissions

Mentorship

Education

MD/DO

Job description

• Role: Senior Medical Director providing strategic scientific leadership for oncology development programs, from early discovery through registration.
• Responsibilities: oversee clinical development strategy, lead cross-functional teams, author key regulatory documents, manage regulatory interactions, and represent clinical insights to internal and external stakeholders.
• Requirements: MD/DO with 6+ years in biopharma, extensive experience in oncology drug development, preferably with cell or gene therapy modalities, and proven leadership in clinical strategy, IND processes, and early-phase trials.
• Preferred: Board certification in Hematology/Oncology, experience with global regulatory submissions, and mentorship capabilities.
• HighValue: oncology (cancer therapies, including cell therapy platforms), early to mid-stage development (IND to proof-of-concept), regulatory interaction expertise, and cross-functional collaboration.
• WorkSetup: based in Santa Monica, CA; travel up to 25%.