EMEA Director of Learning & Leadership Development

Scholarrock; Zug; On-site; CHF 150,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Scholar Rock seeks a strategic Director, Learning & Development – EMEA to lead learning initiatives across European markets. The role focuses on Clinical Acumen, Business Acumen and Leadership & Soft Skills, ensuring knowledge and skills boost business performance.

You will partner with regional leadership and global teams to deliver a consistent global learning strategy while addressing local market needs and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Degree in Life Sciences, Business, Education, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 8–10+ years in pharma/biotech, incl. Learning & Development, or capability development.
• Experience training field teams in commercial and medical areas.
• Strong clinical and commercial acumen in specialty pharma or rare diseases.
• Experience shaping learning strategies across European markets.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and collaborate across teams.
• Strong leadership, facilitation, communication and project management skills.
• Experience with learning technologies, competency frameworks, certification programs.
• Understanding of EFPIA and national codes; regulatory and compliance awareness.
• Proven experience in medical, legal and regulatory review of training materials.
• Track record building operating models with Medical Affairs & Legal & Compliance.
• Fluent in English; additional European languages preferred.
• Willingness to travel up to 50%.

Responsibilities

• Develop learning programs on disease state, mechanisms, clinical evidence and therapeutic landscapes.
• Establish clinical competency assessments and certification programs with stakeholders.
• Build capabilities in market understanding, strategic thinking, business planning and execution.
• Develop initiatives to strengthen customer engagement and account management.
• Partner with regional leaders to identify capability gaps and align priorities.
• Support product launches, commercial readiness, and continuous performance improvement.
• Design programs on emotional intelligence, communication, active listening, and influence.
• Strengthen leadership through coaching, feedback, accountability and team development.
• Foster collaboration, adaptability and a culture of continuous learning.
• Translate global L&D strategy into regional roadmaps with global alignment.
• Implement learning assessments, certification and performance measurement.
• Leverage AI and digital learning platforms; ensure medical, legal and compliance review standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Influencing

Learning strategy

Cross-functional

English fluency

Education

Degree in Life Sciences, Business, Education

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Learning technologies

Competency frameworks

Certification programs

Job description

Scholar Rock seeks a strategic Director, Learning & Development – EMEA to lead learning initiatives across European markets. The role focuses on Clinical Acumen, Business Acumen and Leadership & Soft Skills, ensuring knowledge and skills boost business performance.

You will partner with regional leadership and global teams to deliver a consistent global learning strategy while addressing local market needs and regulatory requirements.