Sr. Manager Disease Area Lead-Dermatology

Scorpion Therapeutics; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 130,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics seeks a Disease Area Lead to serve as the scientific and clinical expert within Commercial Learning & Development, turning complex disease knowledge and data into field-ready learning for the sales team.

You will develop curricula, translate science into engaging content, and update materials as guidelines evolve, while partnering with Medical Affairs, Marketing, Market Access, and Regulatory to ensure compliant messaging. Travel up to 30–50% may be required.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years in pharmaceutical sales, medical science, or education.
• Deep disease biology and treatment protocol knowledge.
• Ability to translate science into sales-focused content.
• Experience with MLR review and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead disease state education curriculum development.
• Translate complex data into field-ready content.
• Update materials with latest clinical data and guidelines.
• Deliver training via in-person and virtual sessions.
• Partner with Medical Affairs, Marketing, and Regulatory.
• Track metrics and measure training impact.

Education

Bachelor's in Life Sciences

PharmD or MS preferred

Tools

LMS platforms

Virtual training tech

Job description

Job Summary

The Disease Area Lead serves as the primary scientific and clinical subject matter expert within the Commercial Learning & Development organization, translating complex disease state knowledge, clinical data, and therapeutic insights into field-ready learning experiences for the commercial sales team.

Responsibilities

• Serve as lead content expert for disease state education, developing and maintaining a comprehensive curriculum (disease biology, patient journey, treatment landscape, emerging science).
• Translate complex clinical/scientific information into clear, engaging, field-ready learning content.
• Continuously update materials based on latest clinical data, treatment guidelines, and competitive landscape.
• Ensure content follows adult learning principles and supports knowledge retention and real-world application.
• Deliver training via instructor-led workshops, virtual sessions, new hire onboarding, and national/regional sales meetings.
• Facilitate scientifically rigorous training to build clinical confidence and therapeutic expertise.
• Conduct field visits and coaching sessions.
• Partner with Medical Affairs, Marketing, Market Access, and Regulatory to ensure scientifically accurate, strategically aligned, compliant messaging.
• Integrate PI information, disease state education, and clinical data with the broader Sales Training curriculum.
• Submit and obtain approval of training materials through the Medical, Legal, and Regulatory (MLR) review process.
• Maintain current knowledge of regulatory/compliance standards; uphold scientific integrity and promotional compliance.
• Assess field knowledge gaps, monitor competitive/clinical landscape, and measure training impact.
• Define success metrics and refine programs based on feedback and business outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Nursing, Pharmacy, or related field; advanced degree (PharmD, MS, or equivalent) strongly preferred.
• 3-5+ years in pharmaceutical sales, medical science, clinical education, or related.
• Deep BU/category expertise (disease biology, treatment protocols, clinical data interpretation, competitive landscape).
• Strong preference: pharmaceutical sales training, medical education, or MSL experience.
• Strong understanding of oncology patient journey and clinical decision-making.
• Ability to translate complex science into commercially relevant learning content.
• Knowledge of adult learning and instructional design.
• Experience navigating the MLR review process and compliance with promotional standards.
• Proficiency with digital learning tools, LMS platforms, and virtual training technologies.
• Excellent facilitation/presentation skills for scientific and commercial audiences.
• Ability to travel up to 30-50%.