Senior Director, Business Analytics

Scholar Rock; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 325,000; Full time

Job summary

Scholar Rock in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Senior Director of Business Analytics to lead analytics supporting commercial strategy and growth initiatives. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years in the biotech sector, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to influence stakeholders. Responsibilities include developing analytics strategies, managing a team, and providing insights for informed decision-making. This role offers a competitive salary, ranging from $250,000 to $325,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of experience in pharmaceutical or biotech industry.
• Experience in pre-launch or early-launch environments.
• Strong understanding of Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the enterprise analytics strategy.
• Synthesize complex analyses into clear insights for leadership.
• Manage a high-performing analytics team.

Skills

Data analysis

Commercial analytics

Interpersonal skills

Quantitative analysis

Persuasive communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, science or related field

Master’s degree (MBA)

Job description

Scholar Rock is a late‑stage global biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing apitegromab for children and adults with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) and other rare, severe, and debilitating neuromuscular diseases. As a global leader in myostatin biology, a field focused on proteins that regulate muscle mass, the Company is named for the visual resemblance of a scholar rock to protein structures. Our commitment to unlock fundamentally different treatment approaches is powered by broad application of a proprietary platform, which has developed novel monoclonal antibodies to modulate protein growth factors with extraordinary selectivity. Scholar Rock works every day to create new possibilities for patients through its highly innovative anti‑myostatin program, including opportunities in additional rare neuromuscular diseases.

Summary of Position

The Senior Director, Business Analytics will provide strategic leadership for enterprise‑wide analytics supporting Scholar Rock’s commercial launch and long‑term growth. This role is responsible for defining the analytics vision and roadmap across commercial, ensuring data‑driven decision‑making at both the executive and operational levels. The successful candidate will blend strong strategic thinking with hands‑on analytical leadership, deep cross‑functional collaboration, and experience operating in dynamic pre‑ and post‑launch environments. This is a high‑visibility role with direct impact on launch readiness, go‑to‑market execution, and performance management. In addition, this role will identify critical business issues and growth opportunities, partner closely with cross‑functional teams, and embed an external market perspective into the company’s strategic direction.

Position Responsibilities

• Define and lead the enterprise analytics strategy aligned with Scholar Rock’s commercial and corporate objectives.
• Establish analytics as a strategic business partner across Commercial, Market Access, Medical, and related functions.
• Synthesize complex analyses into clear, compelling insights for senior leadership.
• Lead Analytics efforts to support QBRs/MBRs, launch reviews, and strategic planning discussions with data‑driven insights.
• Develop and own the analytics roadmap, balancing near‑term launch needs with scalable, long‑term capabilities.
• Provide insights to inform critical business decisions and identify potential drivers of revenue growth.
• Evolve and co‑manage the data infrastructure, including modernization of national‑level reporting and performance metrics.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for executive‑level insight and analytics requests.
• Build, lead, and manage a high‑performing analytics team, ensuring alignment on goals, timelines, and forecasting methodologies.
• Deliver actionable insights into HCP, HCO, and patient dynamics to support brand strategy and execution.
• Translate complex datasets into insights that inform patient‑centric decision making.
• Partner closely with the broader Commercial organization to understand key business questions and align analytics and operational strategies.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, science or related field. A master’s degree (MBA) strongly preferred.
• 10‑15 years of experience working in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry with five plus years supporting field sales teams.
• Proven experience leading analytics in a pre‑launch or early‑launch environment.
• Strong understanding of commercial analytics, patient services, Medical and market access analytics.
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and operate effectively in a matrixed organization.
• Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurer reimbursement methodology and understanding of healthcare benefits (deductible, out of pocket, benefit exclusions, etc.).
• Familiarity with or exposure to both US and ex‑US commercial requirements.
• Experience working cross‑functionally with legal, compliance, R&D, clinical and other partners.
• Strong analytical skills with the capability to appropriately define issues, questions and data; to comprehend quantitative methods and analytical techniques; to perform accurate analysis (correctly calculated numbers, accurate graphs); to cross‑check data and assumptions; to document and establish data trails; and to think creatively about different ways to analyze data and information.
• Excellent quantitative background that supports the analysis of data to better understand market dynamics and provide insights into product performance and marketing strategy.
• 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 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 on building infrastructure and processes that do not currently exist.

250,000 - 325,000 a year

Scholar Rock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.