Senior Director, Program Manager

Scorpion Therapeutics; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 230,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics in San Diego is seeking a Senior Director of Program Management to oversee metabolic and endocrine drug programs, focusing on planning, execution, and cross‑functional integration. You will lead programs through regulatory milestones (IND & NDA) and influence cross‑functional teams in a fast‑paced environment.

The role requires 12+ years in biopharmaceutical drug development with at least 7 years managing clinical‑stage programs and experience leading Phase 1–3 through

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Life Sciences.
• 12+ years in biopharmaceutical drug development with at least 7 years managing clinical‑stage programs.
• Experience leading Phase 1–3 programs through major regulatory submissions.
• PMP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Developing and maintaining integrated program schedules.
• Managing timelines, risks, and budgets.
• Providing decision‑making reports to leadership.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Regulatory submissions

Budget & risk management

GxP compliance

PMP certification

Education

Bachelor's in Life Sciences

Job description

Role: Senior Director of Program Management overseeing Viking's drug programs in metabolic and endocrine disorders, focusing on planning, execution, and cross-functional integration.

The role emphasizes leading programs through regulatory milestones (IND & NDA) and influencing cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• developing and maintaining integrated program schedules
• managing timelines, risks, and budgets
• providing decision‑making reports to leadership

Requirements

• Bachelor's in Life Sciences
• 12+ years in biopharmaceutical drug development with at least 7 years managing clinical‑stage programs
• experience leading Phase 1–3 programs through major regulatory submissions
• PMP certification preferred

High-Value:

• expertise in cardiometabolic or endocrine therapeutics
• GxP and regulatory compliance
• program budget and risk management
• cross‑functional collaboration

Work setup and travel details are not specified.