Senior Manager, Clinical Operations

Scorpion Therapeutics; United States; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics in the United States is seeking a Senior Manager, Clinical Operations to oversee Phase 1–3 trials for rare disease therapies, focusing on trial execution and vendor management. The role requires leadership of internal teams, CROs, sites, and key vendors to ensure timely delivery and quality.

You will track trial metrics, timelines, enrollment and regulatory documents, develop study documents, and oversee budgets and supplies.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in clinical trials with at least 2 years in sponsor or CRO study management.
• Experience with global regulatory standards (US CFR, EU CTD, ICH GCP).

Responsibilities

• Manage internal teams, CROs, sites and vendors.
• Track trial metrics, timelines, enrollment and regulatory documents.
• Develop study documents.
• Oversee budgets and supplies.
• Lead cross-functional activities and communicate key issues.

Skills

Vendor management

Cross-functional leadership

Trial metrics tracking

Regulatory documentation

Budget oversight

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Role: Senior Manager, Clinical Operations overseeing Phase 1-3 clinical trials for rare disease therapies, focusing on trial execution and vendor management.

Responsibilities:

• manage internal teams, CROs, sites, and vendors
• track trial metrics, timelines, enrollment, and regulatory documents
• develop study documents
• oversee budgets and supplies
• lead cross-functional activities and communicate key issues

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• 7+ years in clinical trials with at least 2 years in sponsor or CRO study management
• experience in global regulatory standards (US CFR, EU CTD, ICH GCP)
• preferred experience in Phase 1-3 or international studies

High-Value: involvement in late-stage clinical development, global compliance, biologics or small molecules in rare diseases, with domestic and international travel (~10-20%).

Work setup: hybrid remote in San Diego, with onsite requirements and travel.