Field Medical Advisor, North

Scholar Rock is a biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops, and delivers life-changing 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 clinical-stage 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 factor-targeted drugs can play a transformational role.   Scholar Rock is the only company to show clinical proof of concept for a muscle-targeted 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 cutting-edge science in disease spaces that are historically under-addressed 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 Field Medical Advisor will represent the real time voice of KOL/HCP input related to product development opportunities and scientific exchange on pipeline and commercial products, including conducting clinical presentations to payers.  The ideal candidate will be a strong leader with a proven ability to leverage their high scientific acumen to engage 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. Position Responsibilities

Become an 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 including investigator recruitment and education

Develop and execute the 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

Respond to unsolicited medical information requests submitted by Scholar Rock 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 training materials

Provide content development support for FMA materials, alongside the Director of Medical Communications

Contribute to the development of the Global, Regional, and Country Medical Plans for apitegromab in SMA

 Participate in Advisory Board meeting, Advisory Group meetings, speaker trainings, etc. as needed

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

Candidate Requirements

MD, PharmD, or PhD preferred.  

Minimum of 7 years of experience as an MSL or equivalent medical affairs role in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry

Must be Native or Business Fluent German Speaker; Fluency in English is preferred

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 

Demonstrated strategic planning, organizational and project management abilities are required

Ability to collaborate in a team environment and partner effectively across geographic areas and cross-functional groups 

Experience in at least one “start-up” biopharma company is desirable

Must be passionate about making a difference with the highest integrity; committed to compliance, ethics and scientific standards

Demonstrate a “Will Do” attitude

Be a true collaborative Team Player

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%)