Sr. Director - Ecosystem Growth and Contributor Partnerships

Scorpion Therapeutics; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics seeks a senior engagement lead to drive adoption and feedback for TuneLab AI/ML drug discovery initiatives within early-stage biotech and research communities.

You will develop activation strategies, manage inbound inquiries, and formalize partnerships, while supporting partner success through community-building and industry representation. Significant travel and flexible work setup are expected.

Qualifications

• PhD in biology or chemistry required.
• 10+ years in drug discovery/development.
• 4+ years in business development or ecosystem engagement.
• Strong understanding of life sciences, AI/ML, and partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategies for user activation, onboarding, and collaboration.
• Manage inbound interest, qualify leads, and formalize partnerships.
• Support partner success through community building, visibility, and industry representation.
• Gather feedback for platform development.

Skills

Business development

Ecosystem engagement

Strategic partnerships

AI/ML in biotech

Education

PhD in biology or chemistry

Job description

Role

Lead engagement with early-stage biotech and research communities to drive adoption and feedback for Lilly's TuneLab AI/ML drug discovery platform.

Responsibilities

• develop strategies for user activation, onboarding, and collaboration;
• manage inbound interest, qualify leads, and formalize partnerships;
• support partner success through community building, visibility, and industry representation;
• gather feedback for platform development.

Requirements

• PhD in biology or chemistry;
• 10+ years in drug discovery/development;
• 4+ years in business development or ecosystem engagement;
• strong understanding of life sciences research, AI/ML, and partnership frameworks.

High Value

• AI/ML drug discovery, early-stage biotech ecosystem, platform activation, industry collaboration;
• 30% travel, regular conference participation.

Work Setup

flexible, with significant travel.