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Preclinical Research Associate Director

Irvine, CA · On-site

The Preclinical Evidence & External Partnerships Associate Director will drive pre-market evidence ... Manages the preclinical external research program and physician partnerships in coordination with ...

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With the goal of further increasing the pace of progress towards better treatments, we're hiring a Director of Preclinical Research to help us pursue a growing number of research opportunities ...

Cresilon

Plan, direct, coordinate, and execute activities related to the design, initiation. and follow-up ... junior associates. * Administrater and manage Cresilon's preclinical regulatory strategy and ...

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Preclinical Research Associate Director

Irvine, CA • On-site

Scorpion Therapeutics
51 - 200 employees
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Purpose:
  • The Preclinical Evidence & External Partnerships Associate Director will drive pre-market evidence generation strategies (EGS) and physician collaborations, generating clinically relevant evidence for the company’s pipeline.
You Will Be Responsible For:
  • Ideate preclinical evidence strategies to support first-in-human use for all portfolio programs.
  • Manage the preclinical external research program and physician partnerships with cross-functional clinical science partners.
  • Review new study proposals; ensure timely decisions and execution of approved studies with external stakeholders.
  • Use program data and metrics to conduct regular program reviews and provide updates to team leadership.
  • Support evidence generation and dissemination strategy, including publication plan alignment and identifying gaps.
  • Drive publication development with investigators and cross-functionally with Scientific Affairs partners; provide critical scientific input to publications.
  • Contribute to preclinical protocol development for all portfolio products.
  • Provide input to external physician partners on proposed preclinical research plans.
Qualifications / Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Biological Science or related discipline (Master’s or PhD strongly preferred).
  • 8+ years related scientific/technical experience with leadership/management in Medical Affairs or similar role.
  • 2+ years people management experience.
  • Experience in Cardiovascular, Electrophysiology, or Structural Heart strongly preferred.
  • Expertise in preclinical science/processes; broad understanding of product development, clinical trends, and clinical trial regulations.
  • Experience supporting global regulatory submissions (IDE/510(k)/De Novo/PMA or global counterparts) highly desired.
  • Ability to lead preclinical scientists across NPD projects; proven track record delivering on time/budget and compliant with SOPs/regulations.
  • Up to 25% domestic/international travel.
Preferred Skills:
  • Analytical reasoning; clinical research & regulations; clinical trials operations; communication; developing others; digital literacy/culture; healthcare trends; inclusive leadership; leadership; medical affairs/communications/compliance; prioritization; product strategies; scientific research; strategic thinking; team management.
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