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 (TGFß) 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: Reporting to the Senior Director, Medical Operations, the Associate Director, Medical Affairs Operations will provide project management operations support across a variety of exciting initiatives for the Medical Affairs department aligning to the growth and strategy of the function. Drawing on your medical affairs knowledge and project management skills, you will develop project plans, oversee budgets, and ensure the successful completion of key milestones and deliverables. 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 to act as a central point of coordination, ensuring seamless communication and effective collaboration. This role necessitates a comprehensive understanding of medical affairs and a strong emphasis on project management and strategic thinking.
\n Position Responsibilities:Provide strategic project management skills to support activities across Medical Affairs and cross-functionallyOperationalize the Medical Affairs planning process inclusive of budget planning with Medical Directors. Provide support to ongoing congress planning initiatives including formatting and finalizing reports and congress specific training materials. Maintain content and have oversight for Medical Affairs SharePoint databases including contracts, budgets, medical resources and other departmental reports repositories.Manage contracts and communications for vendors/research partners to support team projects.Monitor the progress of strategic projects by creating project timelines and ensuring deliverables are met on time and within budget. Manage the cadence and logistics for medical affairs meetings, ensuring materials are sent in advance. Provide project support to advisory boards, publications, and congress meetings. Lead development of monthly Medical Affairs dashboard.Develop and maintain calendar of meetings across programs, including congresses and internal meetings.Plan, implement, and maintain new and existing departmental platforms.Maintain quarterly business updates and support medical affairs management with preparation for presentations at Executive Leadership Team and Senior Leadership Team Provide operational efficiencies by establishing process improvements, providing guidance to incorporate new technologies, and developing communication tools to engage and inform cross-functional partners. Collaborate to support publication process within available platforms.Liaise with Legal and contracts team by submitting and tracking Medical Affairs contracts for timely submission and full executionSupport content creation and material development for internal meetings utilizing PowerPoint, Smartsheet, and other tools.Other duties as periodically assigned. Candidate Requirements:Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferredMinimum of 5 years of relevant operational experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industryProject management, and resource planning/management experience. 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.Ability to effectively represent Medical Affairs project management activities with a broader Project Management team and at the cross-functional team level.Strong cross-functional collaboration skillsProficiency in the use of project management software and tools, Microsoft Office Suite; experience with SmartsheetPassion for operationalizing a medical affairs function in keeping with Scholar Rock's values Excellent written, verbal, and communication skills Ability to work independently, prioritize complex information, and problem solve Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with strong ability to simultaneously handle multiple activities, prioritizing and pivoting as necessary.A minimum of 10-20% travel is required.
\nScholar Rock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.