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Scholar Rock · 4 days ago

Program Leader, Next Wave

Cambridge, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$190K/yr - $330K/yr

Scholar Rock is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative therapies for serious diseases. They are seeking a Program Leader, Next Wave to oversee early-stage programs addressing rare, neuromuscular diseases, driving projects through critical development stages while leading cross-functional teams and ensuring effective communication and alignment.

BiopharmaBiotechnologyMedicalTherapeutics

Responsibilities

Serve as the Program Leader (PL) for assigned pipeline assets, holding accountability for the development and execution of the Integrated Development Plan (IDP), consisting of overall project timeline to regulatory approval

Drive assets through major inflection points (e.g., advancing program to development, IND enablement, Clinical Phase 1 to 2 transitions)

Lead the cross-functional Program Team (PT), facilitating high-quality decision-making and ensuring alignment across cross-functional partners and integrating across Research & Development

Lead the definition and maintenance of the Target Product Profile (TPP), in collaboration with cross-functional partners

Apply a strong understanding of end-to-end drug development, process management, and organizational interdependencies to anticipate challenges before they become critical path blockers and partner with the team to develop mitigation strategies

Proactively identify, articulate, escalate, and manage program risks; collaborate with key stakeholders to recommend constructive solutions rather than just reporting on status

Act as the central communication hub, ensuring effective and timely communication to team members and senior leadership regarding program status, key milestones, and strategic pivots

Foster a culture of collaboration and accountability, resolving conflicts within the team and ensuring all functions are moving in lockstep

Qualification

Drug developmentClinical researchNeuromuscular diseasesOperational excellenceEnd-to-end fluencyLeadershipEntrepreneurial spiritCommunication skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

Advanced degree preferred (e.g., PhD, PharmD, or MBA); real-world experience in life sciences is required

Prior experience working on pre-clinical or clinical stage programs in either neurology or neuromuscular diseases

Direct, hands-on experience on drug development in a clinical stage program across either clinical research, biostatistics, or regulatory affairs

Proven track record of moving a clinical-stage molecule through a major inflection point or interface (e.g., Research to Development, Clinical Phase 1 to 2, or Clinical to Commercial)

Demonstrated ability to flex between high-level strategy and hands-on execution with an entrepreneurial spirit

Strong understanding of the drug development lifecycle, from discovery target validation through to commercial launch

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to lead without authority and influence stakeholders across the organization

Extremely well-organized with the ability to manage multiple programs and drive clarity in complex, ambiguous situations