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:
Scholar Rock is seeking a Senior Manager of Data Integration to lead the delivery and support of IT systems related to our data environments. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in integrating diverse data sources, ensuring data consistency, and optimizing operational efficiency. Key responsibilities include developing and implementing data policies, monitoring data flows, enabling user access, as well as testing and validating integration processes.
This role will evaluate new functionality while preserving the integrity of interconnected applications, collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve business goals, improve existing solutions, and manage daily operational priorities. As a highly visible position, this role will support multiple business units and play a pivotal role in advancing Scholar Rock’s data integration strategies.
Position Responsibilities
- Responsible for the successful implementation and support of Scholar Rock’s data infrastructure.
- Elicit, document, and execute the overall data strategy with business partners.
- Oversee enhancements to technology components used within the organization.
- Support change management and governance activities ensuring new functionality is thoroughly tested.
- Oversee test script creation, user testing, and documentation for systems.
- Ensure appropriate data processes, procedures, and standards are developed, monitored, and enforced.
- Occasionally manage projects using established methodologies.
- Serve as the conduit between the customer community (internal and external customers) and the diverse services teams.
- Elicit requirements using interviews and workshops; document business processes, use cases, scenarios, and workflows.
- Develop and foster effective relationships between the business, external partners, and IT.
- Manage vendors in alignment with the overall company objectives and solution capabilities.
- Troubleshoot and resolve data integration issues working with internal and external support providers.
- Ensure data security and privacy in integration processes.
- Ability to learn new applications and functionality as needs arise.
- Have strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate information with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Other duties as assigned.
Candidate Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in data integration or related role within the pharmaceutical industry.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information science, or related field preferred.
- Familiarity working with data warehouse platforms, ETL solutions, and integration tools.
- Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple deliverables simultaneously.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group of executives, managers, and subject matter experts.
- Strong customer service orientation.
- Highly self-motivated and directed.
- Knowledge of API integration and web services.
- Strong analytical skills required including a thorough understanding of how to interpret business needs and translate them into operational requirements.
- Knowledge of FDA regulations, GDPR, IT security, and/or HIPAA is a plus.
- Familiarity working on a global scale.
Scholar Rock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
