Senior Director - Medical Operations

March 10

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Scholar Rock is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery and development of innovative medicines for the treatment of serious diseases in which signaling by protein growth factors plays a fundamental role. Our most advanced investigational product candidate, apitegromab (SRK-015), a

51 - 200 employees

Founded 2016

💰 $205M Post-IPO Equity on 2022-06

📋 Description

•Scholar Rock is a biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops, and delivers life-changing therapies for people with serious diseases that have high unmet need. •As a global leader in the biology of the transforming growth factor beta (TGFβ) superfamily of cell proteins and named for the visual resemblance of a scholar rock to protein structures, the clinical-stage company is focused on advancing innovative treatments where protein growth factors are fundamental. •Over the past decade, the company has created a pipeline with the potential to advance the standard of care for neuromuscular disease, cardiometabolic disorders, cancer, and other conditions where growth factor-targeted drugs can play a transformational role. •Scholar Rock is the only company to show clinical proof of concept for a muscle-targeted treatment in spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). •This commitment to unlocking fundamentally different therapeutic approaches is powered by broad application of a proprietary platform, which has developed novel monoclonal antibodies to modulate protein growth factors with extraordinary selectivity. •By harnessing cutting-edge science in disease spaces that are historically under-addressed through traditional therapies, Scholar Rock works every day to create new possibilities for patients. •This role necessitates a comprehensive understanding of medical affairs and a strong emphasis on project management, strategic thinking with a strong eye to tactical execution. •This role will act as a central point of coordination and leadership, ensuring seamless communication and effective collaboration in Medical Affairs. •This individual will also play a key role in driving strategic Medical Affairs initiatives, managing critical projects, and ensuring the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the medical affairs team. •This role will be a key partner within Medical Affairs and partner with cross-functional leaders including Commercial, Patient Advocacy, Clinical Development, and Market Access.

🎯 Requirements

•Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred. •5-8 years of experience in a project management role with at least 5 years of direct experience in medical affairs operations or skills adjacent. •Demonstrated in depth knowledge and experience in planning, management, and oversight of activities and deliverables, preferably within Medical Affairs. PMP or other project management certification is a plus. •Strong knowledge of and ability to implement Medical Affairs concepts and operational practices. •Proven experience with successful management and interaction with medical affairs vendors. •Proven track record of managing multiple projects and/or programs concurrently. •Deep knowledge and ability to use project management software and tools, as well as Smartsheet. •Ability to effectively represent Medical Affairs project management activities with a broader Project Management team and at the cross-functional team level. •Experience in strategic planning and execution and developing and implementing processes, including process improvement, and procedures. •Ability to design, implement and lead multiple projects, setting deadlines, assigning responsibilities, and monitoring progress towards goals. •Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on planning, prioritization and organization to advance execution and deliverables. •Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (communication, writing and presentation skills). •Ability to work independently, prioritize complex information, and problem solve. •A minimum of 10-20% travel is required.