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Scorpion Therapeutics

Director, Clinical Operations

san diego, CA

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About The Role

Responsible for developing strategic plans, objectives, and overall management for the Clinical Operations team executing Neurocrine’s clinical studies (all phases). Ensure clinical study activities are conducted in compliance with FDA regulations, EU Directive, ICH guidelines, and adherence to corporate/departmental Standard Operating Procedures. Oversee CROs, external vendors, and internal stakeholders to ensure studies meet timelines, budgets, and resources. Manage career development for multiple direct reports.

Your Contributions

Design and implement clinical strategies using internal and external resources

Provide leadership to the Clinical Operations study team

Lead tactical implementation and execution of the clinical development process (all phases) for selected programs

Ensure activities comply with FDA/EU/ICH and corporate/departmental SOPs

Establish and manage clinical program and individual study budgets

Develop and maintain clinical trial timelines to achieve corporate goals

Create and benchmark critical metrics; drive process improvements

Manage CRO/vendor relationships and act as point of contact with external bodies

Coordinate with Regulatory, QA, and other functions; support cross-functional meetings and documentation

Provide operational input to clinical protocols, development plans, and clinical study reports

Recruit, train, and manage direct reports

Manage operational activities with corporate partners

Requirements

BS/BA in scientific/related field + 12+ years clinical research experience (pharma/biotech or CRO) including ICH/GCP/FDA/EU; prior global study leadership (endocrine and/or rare diseases) OR

Master’s/MBA + 10+ years similar experience OR extensive managerial experience

Detailed knowledge of clinical drug development (ICH/GCP/FDA/EU)

Ability to manage/mentor/train, influence, and motivate

Expertise directing global studies (endocrine and/or rare diseases)

Strategic vendor management (CROs)

Strong leadership, organizational, negotiation/influencing skills, and ability to work in a matrix environment

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Worksite address

san diego, CA, 92189, US

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