VP, Medical Affairs

Scorpion Therapeutics; United States; Remote; USD 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics is seeking a Vice President of Medical Affairs to lead global medical strategy and build a high-performing team in oncology and genomics diagnostics. You will serve as external spokesperson and shape scientific communications across geographies.

The role requires MD with oncology/genomics, 10+ years in medical roles including 5+ years in field medical, and proven leadership across multiple countries. Remote work with significant travel.

Qualifications

• MD with oncology, genomics, or quantitative science background.
• 10+ years in medical or scientific roles, with 5+ years in field medical.
• Strong leadership and cross-country team management skills.
• Experience in clinical trials, data analysis, and scientific communication.
• Understanding of drug discovery, development, and commercialization.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute global medical strategy.
• Lead external communications and KOL engagement.
• Coordinate clinical and research implementation and lifecycle management.
• Ensure compliance and ethical standards in medical content.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Commercial, Regulatory, Market Access, Communications).
• Build and maintain relationships with KOLs and external stakeholders.
• Lead team development and manage budgets.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Clinical trials

Data analysis

Scientific communication

KOL engagement

Strategic medical affairs

Education

MD in oncology/genomics/quantitative science

PhD in relevant field (preferred)

Job description

Role

Vice President, Medical Affairs leading global medical strategy and team within a biopharma focused on oncology and genomics diagnostics.

Responsibilities

• oversee medical affairs functions including strategy development, external communications, KOL engagement, clinical and research implementation, and lifecycle management;


• serve as external spokesperson;


• collaborate with cross-functional teams (Commercial, Regulatory, Market Access, Communications);


• ensure compliance, ethical standards, and high-quality scientific content;


• build and maintain relationships with KOLs and external stakeholders;


• lead team development and manage budgets.

Requirements

• MD with oncology, genomics, or quantitative science background;


• 10+ years in medical or scientific roles, with 5+ years in field medical;


• strong leadership and team management skills across multiple countries;


• experience in clinical trials, data analysis, and scientific communication;


• understanding of drug discovery, development, and commercialization process.

Preferred

• PhD in relevant fields;


• extensive network in oncology, biotech, diagnostics;


• experience in multi-cultural team leadership;


• knowledge of HIPAA and patient data privacy.

High-Value

oncology, genomics, diagnostics, clinical research, global medical leadership, patient-centric approach, 30% travel.

Work Setup

Remote, with significant travel expectations.