Senior Medical Science Liaison- Great Lakes

Scholar Rock, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 220,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Scholar Rock, Inc. is seeking a Senior Medical Science Liaison to serve as the scientific voice for SMA and apitegromab, engaging KOLs, payers, and clinical teams in real-time product development discussions. You will convey complex data and educate external stakeholders with urgency and strategic insight.

The role requires leadership, deep neuromuscular knowledge, and a proactive, hands-on approach. This remote position involves extensive overnight travel (>50%) and collaboration across

Qualifications

• MD, PharmD, or PhD preferred; advanced degree considered for neuromuscular experience
• Neurology or rare disease experience with prior launch experience preferred
• Knowledge of regulatory, commercial and clinical issues in pharma
• Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
• Strategic planning, organizational and project management abilities required
• Ability to collaborate across geographic areas and cross-functional groups
• Experience in at least one startup biopharma company is desirable

Responsibilities

• Become a SMA and apitegromab medical/clinical/scientific expert
• Build and foster relationships with KOLs and payers
• Deliver medical/clinical/scientific presentations to diverse audiences
• Support clinical development activities and investigator recruitment
• Develop and execute Territory Management Plan aligned with Medical Goals
• Contribute to MSL metrics, SOPs and business practices
• Respond to unsolicited medical information requests
• Partner with Sales and Market Access on regional engagement
• Provide insights from HCP interactions to internal teams
• Co-create and deliver MSL training
• Develop content for MSL materials with the Director of Medical Communications
• Support Global and US Medical Plans for apitegromab in SMA
• Participate in Advisory Board and speaker trainings as needed
• Coordinate local/regional investigator-initiated research (IIR)
• Manage IIR milestones and objectives
• Report on scientific sessions and field engagements at congresses
• Document unsolicited requests for scientific information
• Adhere to legal, regulatory and corporate guidelines, including SR Business Conduct & Ethics

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Strategic planning

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

CRM experience

Education

MD/PhD/PharmD

Advanced professional degree (NP/PT)

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Scholar Rock is a late-stage globalbiopharmaceutical 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 Rockworks every day to create new possibilities for patients through its highly innovative anti-myostatin program, including opportunities in additional rare neuromuscular diseases. Learn more at ScholarRock.com and follow @ScholarRock on X and on LinkedIn.

Summary of Position

The Sr MSL role will represent the real time voice of KOL/HCP input related product development opportunities and scientific exchange on pipeline and commercial products; conduct clinical presentations to payer organizations. The ideal candidate will be a strong leader with a proven ability to leverage their high scientific acumen to engaged and educate on scientifically complex concepts and products. The preferred candidate will also have a proven strategic and innovative style combined with a flexible, hands‑on nature that works with a high sense of urgency.

Position Responsibilities

• Become a SMA and apitegromab medical/clinical/scientific expert
• Build and foster relationships with local, regional, and national KOLs and possibly Payers
• Effectively deliver medical/clinical/scientific presentations to a diverse external audience
• Support clinical development activities, investigator recruitment and education
• Development and execution of their Territory Management Plan (TMP) that is aligned with the overall Medical Goals and Plan
• Contribute to developing metrics, qualitative and quantitative MSL reports, SOPs/Business Practices for the MSL function
• Responding to unsolicited medical information requests submitted by SRRK field teams (eg. Sales and Market Access)
• Compliantly partner with Sales and Market Access on high‑level regional engagement
• Provide internal teams with insights from interactions and discussions with HCPs
• Co‑create and deliver the MSL training
• Provide content development support for MSL materials, alongside the Director of Medical Communications
• Contribute to the development of the Global and US Medical Plans for apitegromab in SMA
• May be asked to participate in Advisory Board meeting, Advisory Group meetings, speaker trainings, etc.
• Coordinate local and regional investigator-initiated research (IIR)
• Compliantly manage IIR milestones and objectives
• Report on scientific sessions and conduct scientific exchange to unsolicited questions at SRRK medical booths at congresses
• May respond to and document unsolicited requests for scientific information
• Conduct all activities and responsibilities in accordance with all relevant legal, regulatory and corporate regulations and guidelines, including the Scholar Rock Business Conduct & Ethics, policies and procedures

Candidate Requirements

• MD, PharmD, or PhD preferred. Advanced professional degree (NP, PT etc) may be considered for candidates with significant clinical neuromuscular disease experience
• Neurology and/or rare disease experience with prior launch experience preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of regulatory, commercial and clinical issues affecting the pharmaceutical industry is critical
• Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills are essential
• Demonstrated strategic planning, organizational and project management abilities are required
• Ability to collaborate in a team environment and partner effectively across geographic areas and cross-functional groups is essential
• Experience in at least one “start‑up” biopharma company is desirable.
• Must be passionate about making a difference with the highest integrity; committed to ethics and scientific standards
• Demonstrated ability to work independently yet engage in collaborative decision making to complete tasks in a timely fashion, and function in a rapidly paced environment
• Experience with customer relationship management programs a plus
• This will be a remote position that will require extensive overnight travel (>50%).

$220,000 - $250,000 a year

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