Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist

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 Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist will play a critical role in planning and supporting Scholar Rock’s growth in 2025.  We are approaching our first product launch as a company and this person will be a highly visible contributor to the buildout that we have upon us.  You will partner with internal stakeholders at all levels to ensure that their hiring needs are being met with quality and efficiency.  To succeed in this role you must be passionate about the candidate experience and excited by the challenge of finding and hiring the best possible candidates to reach our hiring goals.  

• Partner with leaders and hiring managers across teams to build effective sourcing, pipelining, assessment, and closing approaches.
• Work directly with multiple Hiring Managers on the planning and efficient execution of their hiring plan.
• Utilize our Applicant Tracking System (Lever) for job posting, candidate communication & management, interview scheduling & offer process
• Evaluate and implement new and creative ideas to proactively attract candidates and build talent networks and pipelines with quality candidates that meet our business needs and align with our values.
• Uphold high standards in candidate experience by providing clear expectations as well as constant communication with both candidates and hiring managers throughout the entire recruiting and onboarding process.
• Provide insights into process improvements to Scholar Rock’s candidate experience & recruiting practices.
• Build Scholar Rock’s talent brand to continue attracting and hiring high-caliber and diverse talent.
• Utilize existing sourcing tools and identify new & innovative sourcing strategies to attract top talent for leadership searches and technical roles.
• Identify and leverage external recruiting partners as needed.

• At least 5 years of progressive experience in HR/Talent Acquisition with proven experience of a data-driven outlook.
• Strong project management skills - organized, detail oriented, execution focused.
• High social and emotional intelligence - you truly enjoy mentoring team members and cultivating strong relationships with all types of people.
• Exceptional talent scouting and assessment capabilities; to be able to both find and select the best talent
• Strong influence and negotiating skills to both attract and close great candidates
• Excellent knowledge of Recruiting and HR best practices and industry standards.
• Experience establishing relationships as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders.
• Previous experience working in an emerging biotech or similar environment is a significant plus

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