Senior Director of Global Facilities

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 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 at ScholarRock.com and follow @ScholarRock on X and on LinkedIn.   Summary of Position: Scholar Rock is entering a defining chapter as we prepare to launch our first commercial product. We are seeking a Senior Director of Global Facilities who can lead our facilities function with a strategic, enterprise-wide perspective while remaining deeply engaged in day-to-day operations.  This is not a purely administrative role. We need a builder — someone who understands what it takes to scale infrastructure in a growing biotech organization and is equally comfortable shaping long-term facility strategy as they are resolving operational issues in real time.   With facilities across the globe and ready for future expansion, this leader will ensure our environments are safe, compliant, efficient, and built to support both research and commercial readiness.  If you are a self-motivated individual who enjoys the challenges and opportunities that come with a growing, transformative organization, this is an excellent opportunity to apply yourself, learn, and make an impact. You thrive in environments where you are involved in both strategic planning (the bigger picture) and execution. As a catalyst for the organization, you value proactive collaboration, communication, and teamwork as essential for success.       Position Responsibilities

Provide end-to-end operational oversight of Scholar Rock’s facilities, and serve as the primary liaison to property management, contractors, vendors, and personnel across several global locations (US, EU and Asia)

Oversee laboratory operations including instrument preventative maintenance (PM), repairs & calibration, glass wash, autoclave workflows, chemical and biological inventory tracking, receiving and efficient dispersion of incoming materials, and more

Lead EH&S programs across all sites, including policies & procedures, training, maintaining safety data sheets (SDS), incident reporting/tracking, ergonomics, and more. 

Oversee facility planning, design, and execution, including reconfiguration and expansion; Work with research leaders to organize and manage the current and future state of Scholar Rock’s lab space and resources, including allocating freezer/ refrigerator/ liquid nitrogen space, etc.

Implement and support processes that increase the operational efficiency of the facility and lab operations.

Monitor and maintain core building functions, including lighting, HVAC, backup power, life safety, and all other building support functions

Collaborate with the finance and legal teams to obtain contract bids and negotiate contracts

Interface with Federal, State, County, and City agencies as required for ongoing operations and maintaining compliance with relevant codes

Develop and maintain effective vendor relationships 

Hire and manage facilities personnel & outsourced services such as janitorial, day porter, and shipping services at all local facilities

Lead 24-hour response team for facility and EH&S issues and emergencies.

Order and maintain office & food supplies for the office

Candidate Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of experience in a similar function

7+ years of facilities management experience  

EH&S management experience

Prior experience in a biotech or pharma environment is a must.  Exposure to GMP a plus  

Demonstrated success in maintaining similar-sized and function facilities (50,000+ square feet, mix of lab and office), including build-outs, moves, renovations, and reconfigurations

Capability to communicate with all levels of employees, outside vendors, and contractors

Demonstrated strong collaborative skills with strong oral, writing, and interpersonal communication skills

Well organized and stays on schedule, able to function under pressure in a rapidly changing environment, emphasis on quality

Experience with tools and simple mechanical, plumbing, and electrical work. Able to supervise trades as necessary.

Able to lift and move up to 50 lbs

Experience maintaining autoclaves, laboratory dishwashers, DI systems, CDA, vacuum and other laboratory systems