Senior Scientist, Translational Science

Scorpion Therapeutics; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics is seeking a Senior Scientist in Translational Science to support outsourced bioanalytical activities across clinical programs. You will drive assay development, qualification, and validation, analyze samples, interpret data, and ensure regulatory compliance.

You will manage CRO activities for PK, immunogenicity, and biomarker assays, review technical documents, coordinate clinical sample analysis, and troubleshoot assay issues, enabling robust translational science

Qualifications

• PhD or MS with industry experience in regulated bioanalysis.
• Expertise in large-molecule PK and immunogenicity assays.
• Proficiency with LC-MS/MS, ELISA, MSD, and multiplex assays.

Responsibilities

• Manage CRO activities for PK, immunogenicity and biomarker assays; review technical documents.
• Coordinate clinical sample analysis and troubleshoot assay issues.

Skills

Assay development

Data interpretation

Regulatory compliance

Education

PhD in biology/biochemistry/pharmacology/chemistry (or related)

MS in related field

Tools

LC-MS/MS

ELISA

MSD

Multiplex assays

Job description

Role

Senior Scientist, Translational Science responsible for supporting outsourced bioanalytical and biomarker activities in clinical programs. Main objectives include assay development, qualification, validation, sample analysis, data interpretation, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

Managing CRO activities for PK, immunogenicity, and biomarker assays, reviewing technical documents, coordinating clinical sample analysis, and troubleshooting assay issues.

Qualifications

PhD in biology, biochemistry, pharmacology, chemistry, or related field with 2+ years of industry experience or MS with 5+ years in regulated bioanalysis; expertise in large-molecule PK and immunogenicity assays, and proficiency with platforms like LC-MS/MS, ELISA, MSD, and multiplex assays.

Preferred Skills

CRO oversight, familiarity with GLP/GCLP standards, and experience contributing to regulatory submissions.

High-Value Specifics

Focus on biologics, immunology therapeutics targeting pathways such as IL-23, IL-17A/F, TL1A, and α4β7, supporting clinical-stage programs.

Work Arrangement

The role involves collaboration with CROs and internal teams, with a remote work setup and no travel requirements specified.