Strategic Program Director, Biopharma R&D (Phase 1-3)

Scorpion Therapeutics; Newark (CA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics in Newark, CA is seeking an Associate Director/Director of Program Management to lead complex clinical development programs on-site, coordinating multi-disciplinary teams from preclinical through regulatory milestones. You will drive program plans, budgets, and strategic updates for senior leadership while ensuring timely delivery across programs.

The role emphasizes cross-functional leadership, risk management, and stakeholder communication, with a hands-on approach to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences or business.
• 10+ years of program management experience in biopharma.
• Strong organizational, facilitation, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project and Smartsheet.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage complex project plans, timelines, budgets.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration among preclinical, clinical, CMC, and regulatory teams.
• Oversee risk management, contingency planning, and milestone tracking.
• Lead team meetings and communicate with senior management on strategic issues and project updates.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder communication

Risk management

Biopharma experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in life sciences or business

Tools

Microsoft Project

Smartsheet

Job description

Scorpion Therapeutics in Newark, CA is seeking an Associate Director/Director of Program Management to lead complex clinical development programs on-site, coordinating multi-disciplinary teams from preclinical through regulatory milestones. You will drive program plans, budgets, and strategic updates for senior leadership while ensuring timely delivery across programs.

The role emphasizes cross-functional leadership, risk management, and stakeholder communication, with a hands-on approach to