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Senior Medical Director

Scorpion Therapeutics

Role: Senior Medical Director, Translational Medicine & Early Clinical Development, leading early phase and mechanistic studies in Madrigal's metabolic liver and cardiometabolic portfolio.

Responsibilities: serve as medical lead for first-in-human, proof-of-concept, and indication-expansion trials; design protocols, oversee safety and data interpretation; define translational and biomarker strategies; chair or co-chair early asset teams; collaborate across research, clinical, biomarker, and regulatory functions; represent the company externally at scientific forums; mentor junior staff and refine operating models.

Qualifications: MD with >15 years industry experience in clinical development, with a focus on translational medicine, biomarkers, and metabolic liver or cardiometabolic diseases preferred; strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional influencing skills; regulatory agency interaction experience is a plus.

HighValue: early phase (FIH, PoC), mechanistic studies, metabolic liver/cardiometabolic indications, biomarker integration, global collaboration, hybrid work setup in PA or MA. Travel requirements are not specified but may include external engagement and conferences.

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