Sr. Director, HR Business Partner; US & Global Operations

Scholar Rock is a late‑stage global biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing apitegromab for children and adults with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) and other rare, severe, and debilitating neuromuscular diseases. As a global leader in myostatin biology, the 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 a broad application of a proprietary platform that 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 at  and follow @Scholar Rock on X and on Linked In.

The Human Resource Business Partner (HRBP) provides HR leadership and support to our US & Global Operations teams. The HRBP is a trusted advisor to leaders, providing expert HR advice and advanced solutions that enable the achievement of business strategies by leveraging effective people processes. This role drives talent, culture, change management and operational excellence for the US & Global organizations, overseeing the delivery of HR programs and services such as leadership, talent acquisition & talent management including employee development, coaching, compensation processes, performance management, organization and change management.

This role will also lead Employee Relations processes and procedures to enable effective management, conflict resolution, and problem solving across these organizations.

• Provides strategic HR leadership and expert guidance to US & Global Operations organization for all people processes, delivering HR programs and services to achieve key business objectives.

• Proactively defines, builds and implements value‑added HR strategies and solutions based on the needs of the organization; advising functional leaders in solving complex issues related to organization design, development, and change leadership.

• Partners with talent teams to establish strategies and tactics to deliver the people and talent strategy for the US & Global Operations organizations, including the attraction, development, and retention of high‑quality talent aligned with growth objectives, long‑term capability needs, and corporate strategy.

• Builds strong partnerships with the HR specialist functions to provide HR solutions to key business needs and roll out programs that enhance overall employee engagement and organization change initiatives.

• Implements and manages key HR processes, such as the year‑end performance management process (performance assessment, calibration, and compensation planning).

• Manages employee relations issues to understand employee concerns, identify and implement appropriate employee action and accountability practices.

• Provides guidance and coaching to managers of all levels to address employee behavior and performance, and assists with the development and delivery of performance feedback or action plans, including corrective/disciplinary actions.

• 10 years of experience or equivalent combination of education with experience in HR business partnering, employee relations or related discipline with deep understanding of biotech/pharma industry. Experience partnering with field‑based commercial organizations a must.
• Experience developing and implementing HR plans and strategies supporting a US & Global Operations organization in the US and globally.
• Highly experienced in talent management, succession planning, leadership and employee development, employee relations,…