Associate Director​/Director, Medical Operations

Location:

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States Company:
Scholar Rock Posted:

Job Description

Job Description Scholar Rock is delivering muscle-targeted breakthroughs to transform the treatment of spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) and other rare neuromuscular diseases where muscle atrophy remains a critical unmet need.

As a global leader in myostatin biology, a field focused on proteins that regulate muscle mass, the biopharmaceutical 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 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 about our neuromuscular franchise at  and follow @Scholar Rock on X and on Linked In.Summary

of Position:

Reporting to the SVP, Global Head of Medical Affairs, the Associate Director/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.

Position Responsibilities Provide strategic project management skills to support activities across Medical Affairs and cross-functionally

End to end operational management of Company Sponsored Phase 4 study including oversight of CRO and driving cross-functional alignment with internal stakeholders.

Operationalize 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 budgets, medical resources and other departmental reports repositories.

Monitor the progress of strategic projects by creating project timelines and ensuring deliverables are met on time and within budget.

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 Author and maintain Medical Affairs operating processes and SOPs, ensuring the function is audit-ready and launch-ready.

Build operating processes and systems in a fast-moving, high-growth environment with limited infrastructure

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…