Scholar Rock is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to discovering, developing, and delivering transformative treatments for people with serious conditions that lack effective therapies. As a global leader in the biology of the transforming growth factor beta (TGFβ) family of cell proteins—and named for the resemblance between protein structures and scholar rocks—the company focuses on pioneering therapies driven by protein growth factors. Over the past decade, it has built a pipeline aimed at raising the standard of care in neuromuscular disease, cardiometabolic disorders, cancer, and other areas where targeting growth factors may have a profound impact.

Scholar Rock is the only company to demonstrate clinical proof of concept for a muscle-directed treatment in spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). Its commitment to developing fundamentally different therapeutic approaches is fueled by broad use of a proprietary platform that has created novel monoclonal antibodies capable of modulating protein growth factors with remarkable selectivity. By applying advanced science in disease areas historically underserved by traditional treatments, Scholar Rock works to open new possibilities for patients. Learn more at ScholarRock.com and follow the company on Twitter and LinkedIn.

Summary of Position:
The Director of Development Sciences is a key role within the Clinical Development Group and will help propel Scholar Rock’s next phase of growth with focus and enthusiasm. This individual will provide scientific leadership, shaping strategy and decision-making in partnership with other teams by ensuring the right information, analysis, and expertise are applied. The role requires an organized, collaborative clinical scientist with strong critical thinking, attention to detail, and adaptability. Responsibilities span specific therapeutic areas and support clinical development from phase 1 through phase 3.

Candidate Responsibilities:
• Provide scientific leadership and evaluate new clinical development opportunities within assigned therapeutic areas
• Deliver cross-functional clinical sciences support for portfolio decisions and clinical development planning, including literature review, competitive landscape assessment, and summaries of innovation
• Contribute to program-level documents and independently support regulatory submissions such as INDs, MAAs, BLAs, and responses to health authorities
• Stay current on innovative development strategies and competitive dynamics in key disease areas; independently develop and communicate program and study strategies supported by relevant literature
• Offer strategic scientific expertise across all aspects of clinical projects, including study design, start-up, execution, analysis, and reporting; apply advanced analytical approaches to ensure rigorous interpretation of data
• Anticipate opportunities and challenges early and gather insight from internal teams and external experts
• Represent clinical sciences within key governance groups and teams, clearly communicating considerations and creative solutions
• Provide scientific and content support for advisory boards, leadership meetings, board presentations, and R&D Day presentations
• Build and maintain relationships with key external advisors and partners
• Ensure organized, accessible management of key content such as literature and scientific data
• Support clinical-stage programs through data review and authoring or reviewing study documents, including concepts, protocols, investigator brochures, statistical plans, study reports, and safety updates
• Contribute development expertise to business development activities

Candidate Requirements:
• Advanced degree in Life Sciences (MD, PhD, PharmD, or MS) required
• Therapeutic expertise in neuromuscular disease strongly preferred
• At least 3 years of biopharmaceutical industry experience in clinical development or clinical science, with demonstrated results
• Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to synthesize large volumes of information and make informed decisions
• Experience in clinical study design, data interpretation, publications, and working knowledge of biostatistics and pharmacology
• Ability to build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external scientific and medical experts
• Highly organized, results-driven, with strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to integrate diverse viewpoints for timely decisions
• Excellent communication abilities, including extensive experience developing PowerPoint presentations
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally (approximately 10%)

Scholar Rock is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that values diversity.