Senior Director, Late-Stage CNS & Psychedelic Trials

Scorpion Therapeutics; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics in Durham, NC is seeking a senior clinical leader to drive Expanded Access Programs and late-stage CNS/psychiatry studies. You will coordinate global programs, oversee protocol design, safety, and operations, and ensure regulatory compliance and scientific rigor in collaboration with Clinical Operations, Data Management, Regulatory, and Medical Affairs.

Responsibilities include providing clinical input for regulatory submissions and engaging investigators/advisors, with a

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree (MD, PhD, PharmD, PsyD) required.
• 6–8+ years in clinical development with leadership in advanced access and late-stage programs.
• Experience in CNS or psychiatry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop integrated global strategies for Expanded Access programs and late-stage studies.
• Oversee protocol design, safety, and operational implementation of access programs.
• Collaborate with Clinical Operations, Data Management, Regulatory, and Medical Affairs to ensure regulatory compliance and scientific rigor.
• Provide clinical input for regulatory submissions and external stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Regulatory strategy

Vendor management

Clinical development

Education

Doctoral degree (MD, PhD, PharmD, PsyD)

Job description

Scorpion Therapeutics in Durham, NC is seeking a senior clinical leader to drive Expanded Access Programs and late-stage CNS/psychiatry studies. You will coordinate global programs, oversee protocol design, safety, and operations, and ensure regulatory compliance and scientific rigor in collaboration with Clinical Operations, Data Management, Regulatory, and Medical Affairs.

Responsibilities include providing clinical input for regulatory submissions and engaging investigators/advisors, with a