Job 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. Learn more about the company’s approach at ScholarRock.com and follow @ScholarRock and on LinkedIn.
Summary of Position:
We are seeking a high-impact Head of Projects & Strategic Partnerships to work directly with the SVP EMEA GM and the leadership team. This unique, hybrid role is designed for a strategic thinker who can drive execution, streamline cross-functional projects, and cultivate key external relationships.
You’ll wear multiple hats—serving as a thought partner to leadership, ensuring alignment across departments, overseeing high-priority initiatives, and identifying, negotiating, and managing strategic partnerships.
Key Responsibilities:
- Act as a trusted advisor to the SVP EMEA GM and leadership team, facilitating decision-making and strategic planning.
- Drive organizational alignment and accountability across departments.
- Prepare briefing materials, board decks, investor updates, business cases and internal communications.
- Lead or support special projects and initiatives, often acting as a force multiplier for the executive team.
- Serve as a liaison between leadership and internal/external stakeholders.
Project Management Responsibilities:
- Plan, coordinate, and monitor cross-functional projects from concept to completion.
- Implement project management tools, frameworks, and best practices to improve visibility and efficiency.
- Track key deliverables, risks, and milestones, ensuring accountability and timely execution.
- Partner with market access, medical affairs, PV, compliance, R&D, clinical, regulatory, and business teams to align project timelines and resource needs.
- Set up needed infrastructure such as market research framework, review / approval of promotional materials, medical information, pharmacovigilance operations, approval of events (peer to peer / sponsorships / speaker bureaus etc.)
- Build infrastructure on complete 360 customer relationship management tool, incentive compensation structure and country operations efficiency tracking in general
- Define EMEA KPIs and track them
- EMEA input in market research
- Contribute to company risk charter from an EMEA perspective
- Oversight of company scorecard and drive/track EMEA elements
Strategic Partnership Responsibilities:
- Identify, evaluate, and cultivate partnerships with academic institutions, biotech/pharma companies, distributors and other stakeholders.
- Support deal negotiations, contract management, and relationship nurturing.
- Represent the company in partner meetings such as joint steering committees and external forums.
- Monitor partnership performance and ensure alignment with strategic objectives.
Candidate Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (MBA, PhD, MS in life sciences) preferred.
- 10+ years of experience in biotech, life sciences, or healthcare, with demonstrated success in at least two of the following: strategic operations, project management, business development, or partnerships.
- Strong understanding of biotech R&D, commercialization, or clinical development processes.
- Proven ability to manage complex projects and influence cross-functional teams.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills.
- Comfort with ambiguity, adaptability, and a bias for action in a startup environment.
Scholar Rock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
