Scholar Rock

Biopharmaceutical firm targeting protein growth factors

Director/Senior Director Medical Affairs

Biology & BiotechPosted on Nov 6

Full-timeZug, SwitzerlandNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

An advanced degree (Pharm.D., Ph.D., or M.D.) is required.
At least 10 years of related work experience in medical affairs industry roles.
Ability to think strategically and execute complex initiatives pragmatically with customer focus.
Experience executing regional medical initiatives, such as advisory boards and evidence-generation projects.
Track record of establishing, building, and maintaining scientific engagement with influential academic and clinical experts.
Knowledge of relevant European Union compliance and regulatory guidelines.
Ability to summarize complex information and present it clearly, concisely, and accurately to audiences with varying levels of scientific expertise.
Ability to work effectively with cross-functional partners and independently, with professional maturity, confidence, and competence.
Ability to travel 30–50%; weekend travel may be required based on conference or congress dates.
Commitment to follow company values, policies, and ethical and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

Co-create the medical strategy with the EMEA Medical Lead and relevant global medical stakeholders, and drive execution of EMEA medical plans in alignment with global strategic priorities.
Build partnerships with the external SMA community and actively participate in key academic, research, and clinical-care forums.
Lead the strategy, development, and execution of above-market initiatives, including regional advisory boards and preceptorship programs.
Serve as a subject-matter expert in medical review processes to support development and localization of EMEA external and field materials.
Build and implement engagement and communication plans with internal stakeholders, including global scientific communications teams, and co-lead associated medical education initiatives, such as medical symposia, when applicable.
Co-create and define the EMEA real-world evidence (RWE) strategy in alignment with global priorities and execute regional evidence-generation plans in partnership with global and local medical stakeholders.
Ensure RWE collaborations are fit for purpose, scientifically and regulatorily rigorous, and produce high-quality, credible evidence that supports stakeholder requirements.
Establish and maintain strategic relationships with registry leaders, key opinion leaders, and relevant groups alongside global medical evidence teams, developing long-term collaborations with academic and data consortia.
Oversee initiation and delivery of RWE projects with European and EMEA registry and academic partners, ensuring feasibility, timely execution, and measurable impact.
Oversee European and EMEA investigator-initiated studies and independent research requests, aligning external research with evidence-generation priorities.
Facilitate sharing of best practices and knowledge across the organization and support coordination of insight collection and reporting.

Desired Qualifications

Rare disease experience.

Scholar Rock is delivering muscle-targeted breakthroughs to transform the treatment of spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) and other rare neuromuscular diseases where muscle atrophy remains a critical unmet need.

As a global leader in myostatin biology, a field focused on proteins that regulate muscle mass, the biopharmaceutical company is named for the visual resemblance of a scholar rock to protein structures. Our commitment to unlock fundamentally different treatment approaches is powered by broad application of a proprietary platform, which has developed novel monoclonal antibodies to modulate protein growth factors with extraordinary selectivity. Scholar Rock works every day to create new possibilities for patients through its highly innovative anti-myostatin program, including opportunities in additional rare neuromuscular diseases. Learn more about our neuromuscular franchise at ScholarRock.com and follow @ScholarRock on X and on LinkedIn.

Summary of Position:

Scholar Rock is seeking a senior medical affairs professional to advance muscle-targeted treatments for spinal muscular atrophy and other rare neuromuscular diseases. The role combines strategic thinking with operational excellence and will be a critical role in the EMEA organization to deliver on key medical priorities such as scientific engagement plans, regional evidence generation initiatives, among others

The successful candidate will engage the SMA and FSHD community to address specific needs, establish and solidify trust and evolve knowledge and care. They will act as key partner working closely with cross-functional stakeholders across geographies, leasing with global functions and supporting EMEA affiliates.

The ideal candidate combines deep rare disease expertise with a strong track record of leading high-impact medical initiatives and engaging effectively with a broad range of stakeholders. They bring experience at both country and regional EMEA level and are comfortable operating in a dynamic, entrepreneurial biotech environment.

Position Responsibilities

Co-create the medical strategy, together with the EMEA Medical lead and global medical relevant stakeholders, and drive the execution of EMEA medical plans in alignment with global strategic imperatives.
Develop strong partnerships with the external SMA community, supporting and active participating in key academic, research and/or clinical care forums.
Lead the strategy, development, and execution of key above-market initiatives, including regional advisory boards and preceptorship programs. Act as subject matter expert in medical review processes to support development and localization of EMEA external and field materials
Build and implement engagement and communication plan in partnership with key internal stakeholders (e.g. Global scientific communication teams) t, as well as co-lead with global teams the implementation of associated medical education initiatives when applicable (e.g. medical symposia)
Co-create and define and drive the EMEA RWE strategy in alignment with global priorities and execute EMEA regional evidence generation plans in close partnership with key stakeholders (e.g. Global Evidence Generation Team and Local medical teams). Ensure that RWE collaborations are designed to be fit-for-purpose, uphold the highest standards of scientific and regulatory rigor, and deliver high-quality, credible evidence that supports stakeholders’ requirements
Together with global medical evidence teams, establish and maintain strategic relationships with registry leaders, KOLs, and relevant groups, forging long-term collaborations with academic and data consortia
Oversee initiation and delivery of RWE projects with European/EMEA registry and academic partners, ensuring feasibility, timely execution, and measurable impact
Provide oversight of European/EMEA Investigator-Initiated Studies (IISs) and independent research requests, aligning external research with evidence generation priorities
Facilitates sharing of best practices and knowledge across the organization, supporting the coordination of insights collection and reports

Candidate Requirements

Advanced degree (Pharm.D., Ph.D., M.D) required
10+ years of related work experience in medical affairs related industry roles. Rare disease experience preferred
Ability to think strategically and proven records of executing complex initiatives with pragmatism and customer focus
Experience in executing medical regional initiatives such as advisory boards and evidence generation projects
Proven track record of success establishing, building and maintaining scientific engagement with influential academic and clinical experts
Knowledge of relevant EU compliance and regulatory guidelines
Ability to summarize complex information and present in a clear, concise, and scientifically accurate manner to a range of audiences
Proven track record of excellent communication and collaboration skills, including recognition by cross-functional partners; work well independently while exhibiting professional maturity, confidence, and competence
Ability to travel 30-50%. Weekend travel may be required according to conference / congress dates
Commitment to adhere to company values / policies and comply with ethical / compliance standards

Scholar Rock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

About the Company

Scholar Rock

Biopharmaceutical firm targeting protein growth factors

Scholar Rock develops biopharmaceutical therapies by targeting protein growth factors to treat diverse diseases. Its work hinges on a proprietary drug discovery platform that identifies ways to modulate these growth factors, enabling creation of novel therapeutic solutions. The company advances its programs through research and development, and collaborates with other biopharmaceutical companies and research institutions, earning revenue via licensing agreements, milestone payments, and eventual product sales. Scholar Rock differentiates itself by focusing on protein growth factors and pursuing targets and indications that have been historically overlooked, with a strong emphasis on partnerships and patient-centric approaches. The overall goal is to deliver safe and effective therapies that improve patient outcomes by precisely modulating growth factor pathways through collaborative science.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Cambridge, MA
Founded: 2012

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