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:
We are searching for a Senior Director of Commercial Training to help support, grow and foster Scholar Rock’s team of patient centric, collaborative and excellence driven professionals. You will lead the creation and effective implementation of curriculums for disease and product education, enhancing engagement competencies to ensure effective business execution that drives results while enabling employees to grow and thrive. You will partner across the Commercial team and work directly with leaders and individual contributors to set up the short and long-term vision for Commercial Training. The successful candidate will effectively partner with relevant departments, including field and Commercial leadership, marketing, market access, commercial operations, medical affairs, legal, and HR. This individual should inspire a dynamic culture and lead by example, respecting and living out the Scholar Rock values.
Position Responsibilities:
Build a comprehensive Global and US training strategy aligned with business objectives to enhance knowledge and skills on SMA and apitegromab across U.S. and global markets.’.
Lead and oversee commercial training initiatives.
Experience leading "development" initiatives, i.e., training, coaching, learning initiatives
Define and implement optimal learning strategies—including live/virtual instructor-led sessions, e-learning, blended, and social learning—leveraging best practices in instructional design.
Own all curriculum components requiring promotional review and legal/regulatory/compliance approval, ensuring accuracy and adherence to standards.
Lead creation and standardization of Launch Excellence frameworks from early planning through post-launch sustainment.
Design and train on learning solutions grounded in adult learning theory to maximize knowledge of retention and application.
Oversee development and facilitation of dynamic workshops on disease states, products, market landscapes, and contextual selling skills for diverse audiences.Train and coach leaders for key conversations that drive team performance, enabling high confidence in the performance of team members
Coach leaders to ensure that employees receive balanced and actionable feedback
Partner with executive leaders to provide the strategic guidance aligning people programs to business outcomes and ensuring high employee engagement
Lead, evaluation and monitor training programs to ensure success and follow up to ensure training objectives are met
Ensure the appropriate utilization of resources by overseeing the identification and selection of vendors as well as existing relationships and projects relating to training
Lead end-to-end training efforts that deliver the measurable results aligned with project goals
Design and implement practices that enable continuous improvement of a high-performance culture
Other duties as assigned
Candidate Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in business, science or related field. A master’s degree (MBA) is strongly preferred.
10+ years of experience working in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry with 8+ years of experience in sales/commercial training.
Ability to lead all commercial trainings
Experience leading "development" initiatives, i.e., training, coaching, learning initiatives
Firm understanding and applicability of adult learning theory framework
Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to drive toward consensus
Exceptional, persuasive, written, and verbal communication skills. Willingness to present the facts and put forth hypothesis in the face of differing opinions
Excellent presentation skills with the ability to establish logical flow and story and skilled in choosing the best graphic representation for points to be made. Experienced presenting to senior management
Ability to adjust to changing needs within the organization and flexibility to change priorities as needed
Ability to self-direct projects and work with little supervision.
Demonstrated values-based skills and strong work ethic
Pharmaceutical launch experience with an emphasis of building infrastructure and processes that do not currently exist
Scholar Rock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
