Senior Medical Science Liaison- Lakes

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, a field focused on proteins that regulate muscle mass, 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 broad application of a proprietary platform, which has developed novel monoclonal antibodies to modulate protein growth factors with extraordinary selectivity.

Scholar Rockworks 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 Sr MSL role will represent the real time voice of KOL/HCP input related product development opportunities and scientific exchange on pipeline and commercial products; conduct clinical presentations to payer organizations. The ideal candidate will be a strong leader with a proven ability to leverage their high scientific acumen to engaged and educate on scientifically complex concepts and products. The preferred candidate will also have a proven strategic and innovative style combined with a flexible, hands‑on nature that works with a high sense of urgency.

• Become a SMA and apitegromab medical/clinical/scientific expert
• Build and foster relationships with local, regional, and national KOLs and possibly Payers
• Effectively deliver medical/clinical/scientific presentations to a diverse external audience
• Support clinical development activities, investigator recruitment and education
• Development and execution of their Territory Management Plan (TMP) that is aligned with the overall Medical Goals and Plan
• Contribute to developing metrics, qualitative and quantitative MSL reports, SOPs/Business Practices for the MSL function
• Responding to unsolicited medical information requests submitted by SRRK field teams (eg. Sales and Market Access)
• Compliantly partner with Sales and Market Access on high‑level regional engagement
• Provide internal teams with insights from interactions and discussions with HCPs
• Co‑create and deliver the MSL training
• Provide content development support for MSL materials, alongside the Director of Medical Communications
• Contribute to the development of the Global and US Medical Plans for apitegromab in SMA
• May be asked to participate in Advisory Board meeting, Advisory Group meetings, speaker trainings, etc.
• Coordinate local and regional investigator-initiated research (IIR)
• Compliantly manage IIR milestones and objectives
• Report on scientific sessions and conduct scientific exchange to unsolicited questions at SRRK medical booths at congresses
• May respond to and document unsolicited requests for scientific information
• Conduct all activities and responsibilities in accordance with all relevant legal, regulatory and corporate regulations and guidelines, including the Scholar Rock Business Conduct & Ethics, policies and procedures

• MD, PharmD, or PhD preferred. Advanced professional degree (NP, PT etc) may be considered for candidates with significant clinical neuromuscular disease experience
• Neurology and/or rare disease experience with prior launch experience preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of regulatory, commercial and clinical issues affecting the pharmaceutical industry is critical
• Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills are essential
• Demonstrated strategic planning,…