Scholar Rock is a biopharmaceutical company that discovers develops and delivers lifechanging therapies for people with serious diseases that have high unmet need. As a global leader in the biology of the transforming growth factor beta (TGFβ) superfamily of cell proteins and named for the visual resemblance of a scholar rock to protein structures the clinicalstage 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 factortargeted drugs can play a transformational role.
Scholar Rock is the only company to show clinical proof of concept for a muscletargeted 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 cuttingedge science in disease spaces that are historically underaddressed 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:
The MSL/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 handson nature that works with a high sense of urgency.
Position Responsibilities:
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 highlevel regional engagement
Provide internal teams with insights from interactions and discussions with HCPs
Cocreate 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 investigatorinitiated 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
Candidate Requirements:
MD PharmD or PhD preferred. Advanced professional degree (NP PT etc) may be considered for candidates with significant clinical neuromuscular disease experience
Minimum of 5 years of previous experience as an MSL in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry
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 organizational and project management abilities are required
Ability to collaborate in a team environment and partner effectively across geographic areas and crossfunctional groups is essential
Experience in at least one “startup” biopharma company is desirable.
Must be passionate about making a difference with the highest integrity; committed to ethics and scientific standards
Demonstrated ability to work independently yet engage in collaborative decision making to complete tasks in a timely fashion and function in a rapidly paced environment
Experience with customer relationship management programs a plus
This will be a remote position that will require extensive overnight travel (>50%).
Scholar Rock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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