Associate Director/Director, SMA Infusion Lead

Scholar Rock is a biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops, and delivers life-changing therapies for people with serious diseases that have high unmet need. As a global leader in the biology of the transforming growth factor beta (TGFβ) superfamily of cell proteins and named for the visual resemblance of a scholar rock to protein structures, the clinical-stage company is focused on advancing innovative treatments where protein growth factors are fundamental. Over the past decade, the company has created a pipeline with the potential to advance the standard of care for neuromuscular disease, cardiometabolic disorders, cancer, and other conditions where growth factor-targeted drugs can play a transformational role.

Scholar Rock is the only company to show clinical proof of concept for a muscle-targeted treatment in spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). This commitment to unlocking fundamentally different therapeutic approaches is powered by broad application of a proprietary platform, which has developed novel monoclonal antibodies to modulate protein growth factors with extraordinary selectivity. By harnessing cutting-edge science in disease spaces that are historically under-addressed through traditional therapies, Scholar Rock works every day to create new possibilities for patients. Learn more about the company’s approach at ScholarRock.com and follow @ScholarRock and on LinkedIn.

Summary of Position:

The SMA Infusion Lead will be responsible for developing and implementing Scholar Rock’s infusion support program and will lead a team of Infusion Specialists/Clinical Nurse Educators focused on enhancing the patient experience for a potential novel, infused treatment option for individuals living with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).

This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of those living with a rare neuromuscular disease through a patient-centric infusion approach and strong partnership with Patient Access and Experience colleagues to support a seamless patient journey.

• Develop and implement Scholar Rock’s educational programming and resources on infusion (e.g., protocols, guidelines, order sets)
• Lead team of infusion specialists who support HCPs and sites of care through the infusion process of Scholar Rock’s approved therapies
• Collaborate with internal cross functional partners and external partners to identify challenges/barriers and ensure ongoing support to HCPs, patients, and families throughout the patient journey
• Drive initiatives to streamline processes and improve infusion experience for SMA patients by providing ongoing support to the infusion nurses and insights/best practice sharing
• Work with Scholar Rock’s Patient Support Program, partners, and patient-facing teams to ensure smooth transition between sites of care for infusions
• Support identification and onboarding of Ambulatory Infusion Centers (AICs), as necessary
• Foster strong relationships and facilitate effective communication with peers across market access, patient services operations, sales, marketing, medical, payer, trade & distribution, data & analytics, legal, and compliance
• Analyze data and metrics to monitor performance, making data-driven decisions to optimize capabilities
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and standards in the delivery of patient support
• Ability to travel up to 50% is required. Must be able to travel to meetings, and educational programs as necessary
• Completes continuing education and training, as necessary, to maintain certifications and licensure

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, Registered Nurse (RN) with Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred
• Minimum of 3 years previous specialized home health experience and ambulatory infusion center experience desired; bilingual preferred
• Infusion nurse certification (e.g., CRNI, IgCN) desirable
• Minimum of 3 years leading an infusion team or similar, including experience developing and implementing infusion team strategy
• At least 5 years of relevant pharmaceutical experience: Infusion, Neuromuscular, Pediatric Neurology, or other specialty experience preferred
• Experience working on matrixed/cross-functional teams and comfortable in a fast-paced environment
• Patient-centric and empathetic with good listening and effective communication skills
• Experience in rare disease, buy & bill, and understanding of provider reimbursement processes is preferred
• Comfortable presenting in group settings, live, and virtually
• Ability to represent Scholar Rock at industry conferences specific to SMA and infusions
• Strategic and solution-oriented with exceptional critical thinking skills required
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Appropriate and current immunizations and screenings (as required by policy or State and Federal laws or signed waiver) 

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