Scholar Rock
Scholar Rock is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery and development of innovative medicines for the treatment of serious diseases in which signaling by protein growth factors plays a fundamental role. Our most advanced investigational product candidate, apitegromab (SRK-015), a
51 - 200 employees
Founded 2016
💰 $205M Post-IPO Equity on 2022-06
Vice President, Medical Affairs – EMEA
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October 20
Scholar Rock
Scholar Rock is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery and development of innovative medicines for the treatment of serious diseases in which signaling by protein growth factors plays a fundamental role. Our most advanced investigational product candidate, apitegromab (SRK-015), a
51 - 200 employees
Founded 2016
💰 $205M Post-IPO Equity on 2022-06
📋 Description
• Serve as the EUR Responsible Scientific Officer • Lead the development and execution of the EMEA medical affairs strategy in alignment with global objectives • Provide medical insights to support business and regulatory decisions • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (clinical development, clinical operations, regulatory affairs, commercial, and market access) to ensure scientific alignment and strategic focus. • Collaborate to develop medical strategy and content as appropriate for congresses, symposia and advisory boards and facilitate and execute such activities in Europe • Ensure the dissemination of accurate, balanced, and scientifically sound medical information • Lead the development and approval of region-specific scientific publications, presentations, and other communication materials • Delivers scientific presentations to diverse audiences (e.g. physicians, pharmacists, marketing/medical agencies, and other key stakeholders) in meetings, advisory and/or consulting settings • Represent the company at key scientific and medical conferences and engage with external stakeholders • Develop and maintain relationships with top regional KOLs, HCPs, and patient advocacy groups across Europe • Engage in meaningful dialogue with external experts to gather insights, feedback, and strengthen partnerships • Support the co-development and sign off of promotional materials and campaigns, in the prelaunch and the launch phase and set up appropriate medical review procedure to make such materials compliant in EUR • Indirect leadership to country medical affairs leaders • Provide medical support to clinical development and clinical research conducted in Europe such as the identification of medical centers of excellence and key investigators/sites in such programs, support operational tasks such as investigator meetings and targeted patient recruitment efforts • Continuously maintain deep scientific and medical knowledge of Spinal Muscular Atrophy and a deep understanding of patient and physician interactions and clinical decision making and impact • Assess medical education needs in Europe and develop internal and external educational strategy as needed • Provide EU region medical monitoring support for all clinical programs where needed • Coordinate investigator-initiated studies and foster collaboration with academic institutions • Ensure that all medical affairs activities are conducted in compliance with regional regulatory requirements, ethical guidelines, and company policies • Support regulatory submissions, product launches, and post-marketing surveillance activities • Lead and mentor a team of medical affairs professionals across the region • Foster a culture of continuous learning and development within the medical affairs team
🎯 Requirements
• MD (or equivalent), PhD, or PharmD required. Expertise in SMA is a plus • Minimum total of 10 years of experience in medical affairs and/or clinical development • Extensive experience in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry, particularly in rare diseases, and/or neurology (neuromuscular experience is a plus) • Excellent communication (both verbal and written), presentation, and relationship-building skills • Proven track record of successfully leading medical affairs strategies and teams and/or clinical studies at a regional level • Strong knowledge of the European healthcare landscape, regulatory environment, and market access challenges • Ability to interact with and build effective professional relationships with colleagues across functional areas. Demonstrate an exemplary ability to develop and maintain relationships with external colleagues, partners/ stakeholders • Experience and success in working in a matrix, cross-functional environment; excellent collaboration skills; experience working across functions to achieve results • Ability to work effectively in a fast paced, innovative and rapidly changing environment, while remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful and efficient • Outstanding work ethic and integrity, including high ethical and scientific standards • Strong interpersonal skills particularly motivational, negotiation, listening, judgment, analytic, and conflict management skills • Fluency in English; proficiency in additional European languages is an asset • Ability to travel across Europe as needed.
🏖️ Benefits
• Health insurance • 401(k) matching • Flexible work arrangements • Remote work options • Professional development opportunities
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