Senior Drug Development Program Lead

Scorpion Therapeutics; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 158,000 - 216,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan with company match

Paid vacation/holidays/personal days

Health benefits (medical, dental, eye)

Annual bonus and equity-based long‑the

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics seeks an experienced Program Manager to lead drug development programs from preclinical through regulatory milestones and commercialization. You will partner with research, CMC, clinical, regulatory, and commercial teams to align strategy, goals, and timelines, while managing schedules, budgets, and governance.

The role emphasizes leadership, communication, and the ability to navigate complex multi-disciplinary programs.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in Life Sciences with 8+ years pharma/biotech multi-disciplinary program management.
• Experience leading cross-functional drug development programs (early/late phase, IND/CTA, NDA/MAA).
• PMP certification is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of cross-functional program strategy with the Program Lead.
• Establish integrated program schedules and manage resources/budgets.
• Identify risks, track mitigation, and drive decision-making in governance meetings.
• Mentor teams, facilitate stakeholder alignment, and ensure on-time milestones.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Executive communication

Risk management

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Education

BS/BA Life Sciences + 8+ years PM experience

Master’s Life Sciences +6 years

PhD Life Sciences +4 years

Tools

Planisware

Smartsheet

MS Project

Job description

Scorpion Therapeutics seeks an experienced Program Manager to lead drug development programs from preclinical through regulatory milestones and commercialization. You will partner with research, CMC, clinical, regulatory, and commercial teams to align strategy, goals, and timelines, while managing schedules, budgets, and governance.

The role emphasizes leadership, communication, and the ability to navigate complex multi-disciplinary programs.