Senior Global Project Engineering Leader (Hybrid)

Scorpion Therapeutics; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k)

Long-term incentive programs

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics in the United States is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead large global projects across cross-functional teams, aligning with corporate strategy and compliance.

You will drive strategic planning, manage multiple programs, mentor teams, and present to executives to secure buy-in; a strong healthcare/pharma background is preferred.

Ideal candidates have advanced PM training and extensive experience in engineering/operational roles within medical devices or life sciences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Engineering/Science or related field with 18+ years of engineering/operational experience.
• Post-graduate degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead large, global, strategic projects/programs through cross-functional teams.
• Provide corporate guidance on strategic planning, market demand/trends, strategic opportunities, business needs, technological advances, and legal requirements.
• Ensure compliance with applicable policies/procedures; drive quality and effectiveness through sound design, early risk assessments, and fallback strategies.
• Manage multiple concurrent global projects/programs; prioritize among them based on business needs and customer strategic needs.
• Lead teams in using PM tools/techniques to stay within budget and achieve project/organizational objectives; develop project/program strategies aligned to customer business objectives.
• Define future vision aligned with corporate goals; lead/contribute to long-term business and organizational strategies.
• Integrate approaches across projects/disciplines; mentor and advise senior management; manage global teams/task forces to develop procedures and standards.
• Anticipate trends/challenges; present to executive management to obtain buy-in; act as spokesperson for major initiatives; improve project design/outcomes.

Skills

Global project management

Stakeholder collaboration

Communication

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Financial acumen

Procurement

Contracting

PM training

Education

Bachelor’s in Engineering/Science or related field

Post-graduate degree preferred

Job description

Scorpion Therapeutics in the United States is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead large global projects across cross-functional teams, aligning with corporate strategy and compliance.

You will drive strategic planning, manage multiple programs, mentor teams, and present to executives to secure buy-in; a strong healthcare/pharma background is preferred.

Ideal candidates have advanced PM training and extensive experience in engineering/operational roles within medical devices or life sciences.