Sr Scientist, Biology

Scorpion Therapeutics; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics seeks a Senior Scientist in Discovery Sciences & Technologies to drive drug discovery across Virology, Inflammation, and Oncology. You will develop and apply biochemical, biophysical, and cellular assays to support target validation, lead identification, and optimization.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, troubleshoot assays, analyze complex data, and stay ahead with emerging technologies to enhance capabilities.

Qualifications

• PhD required with 8+ years (BS) / 6+ years (MS) / 2+ years (PhD) in biopharma drug discovery.
• Experience: early discovery and target validation in biopharma.
• Strong expertise in assay development and data-driven decision making.

Responsibilities

• Design and troubleshoot assays; perform mechanistic pharmacology studies and data analysis.
• Communicate results to cross-disciplinary teams and senior leadership.
• Identify emerging technologies to enhance discovery capabilities.

Skills

Assay development

Quantitative pharmacology

High-throughput screening

Mechanistic characterization

Data analysis

Education

PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, or related field

Job description

Role

Senior Scientist in Discovery Sciences & Technologies focusing on drug discovery across Virology, Inflammation, and Oncology.

Objectives

develop and apply biochemical, biophysical, and cellular assays to support target validation, lead identification, and optimization.

Responsibilities

• design and troubleshoot assays, conduct mechanistic studies on pharmacology and target engagement, analyze complex data, and influence project strategies as a subject-matter expert.
• Communicates findings to multidisciplinary teams and senior leadership, while identifying emerging technologies to enhance capabilities.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, or related field; 8+ years (BS), 6+ years (MS), or 2+ years (PhD) in biopharma drug discovery.

Preferred skills

• Preferred skills include expertise in developing assays for small/large molecules, quantitative pharmacology, high-throughput screening, and mechanistic characterization.

High-value biopharma specifics

• High-value biopharma specifics include experience in early discovery phases, target engagement, and assay automation; therapeutic areas encompass Virology, Inflammation, and Oncology.

Collaboration

• Collaboration: serve as a key expert on cross-functional project teams; communicate results effectively.

Work setup

• not specified, but typical for senior research roles, potentially hybrid or onsite.