Director Translational Science Operations

Position Summary Lead Translational Sciences operations supporting nonclinical, toxicology, and pharmacology/pharmacometrics clinical functions. Own systems enabling clinical/nonclinical activities, including internal/external vendor and contract management, agreements oversight/due diligence, and management of budgets and timelines. Responsibilities Oversee operational management of Translational Science project activities to deliver to plan, budget, and program commitments. Provide cross-functional project support across programs with CMC and Clinical Development. Identify/manage vendors and consultants; oversee associated contracts and budgets (partnering with Finance, Legal, Vendor Management, Project Management). Guide team to assess/resolve operational project issues and improve effectiveness. Own operational Translational Science meetings for budget compliance and coordinate with CMC to ensure compound supply. Partner with Head of Translational Sciences to maximize efficiency and anticipate/mitigate hurdles. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in life sciences or related field. ~10 years progressively responsible experience in project operations/management, preferably early-stage drug development. Experience managing team resources, budgets, and external vendors/consultants (pharma/biotech preferred); equivalent combination may be considered. Key Skills (required/preferred) Cross-functional delivery across complex programs. Drug development process knowledge; GxP understanding (GLP, GCP). Operational experience in early-stage development (academic/CRO contracts, timelines, execution). Demonstrated operational management of Toxicology and Clinical Pharmacology. Vendor/performance & deliverables management; multi-priority management. Budget/resource planning and advanced Microsoft Project/Word/Excel and reporting/tracking tools. Strong interpersonal/negotiation/problem-solving; domestic/international travel. Compensation/Benefits (as stated) Salary range $200,700—$250,900 USD; eligible for discretionary bonus and equity. Other Hybrid role (San Diego, CA / San Francisco, CA / Princeton, NJ), average 3 office days/week; occasional overnight travel and after-hours work as needed. #J-18808-Ljbffr Scorpion Therapeutics