Sr. Director, HR Business Partner

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 Human Resource Business Partner (HRBP) provides HR leadership and consultation to our Commercial organization and this role will serve as the lead for all Employee Relations across all functions.  The HRBP is a trusted advisor to leaders, providing expert HR advice and advanced solutions that enable the achievement of business strategies by leveraging effective people processes. This role drives talent, culture, change management and operational excellence for the Commercial organization, overseeing the delivery of HR programs and services such as leadership and employee development, coaching, talent acquisition, compensation processes, performance management, organization and change management.  This role will also lead Employee Relations processes and procedures to enable effective management, conflict resolution, and problem solving across all functions, overseeing the management of employee relations processes and procedures to enable effective management, conflict resolution, and problem solving.

• Provides strategic HR leadership and expert guidance to our Commercial organization for all people processes, delivering HR programs and services to achieve key business objectives.
• Proactively defines, builds and implements value-added HR strategies and solutions based on the needs of the organization; advising functional leaders in solving complex issues related to organization design, development, and change leadership.
• Partner with Talent/Talent Acquisition team to establishes strategies and tactics to deliver the people and talent strategy for the Commercial organization including the attraction, development, and retention of high-quality talent aligned with growth objectives, long-term capability needs, and corporate strategy.
• Builds strong partnerships with the HR specialist functions to provide HR solutions to key business needs and to roll out programs that enhance overall employee engagement and organization change initiatives.
• Implement and manage key HR processes, such as the year-end performance management process (performance assessment, calibration, and compensation planning)
• Manage employee relation issues to understand employee concerns, identify and implement appropriate employee action and accountability practices.
• Provides guidance and coaching to managers of all levels to address employee behavior and performance, and assisting with the development and delivery of appropriate performance feedback or action plans including corrective/disciplinary actions.

• 10 years of experience or equivalent combination of education with experience in HR business partnering, employee relations or related discipline with deep understanding of biotech/pharma industry.
• Experience developing and implementing HR plans and strategies supporting a commercial organization in the US and globally.
• Highly experienced in talent management, succession planning, leadership and employee development, employee relations, employee engagement, data & analytics, diversity & inclusion
• Strong experience managing and/or leading culture and change management or organizational effectiveness initiatives
• Demonstrated employee relations expertise, excellent judgment, and highly developed analytical, interpersonal, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to distill complex information into key messages, clearly and simply communicating in a compelling way to all level of an organization
• Experience in leading large-scale projects, comfortable driving change and embracing innovation in the face of ambiguity and complexity.
• A leader who is values-driven, and who is able and willing to work at all levels; who can perform as an individual contributor while leading a team.

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