Scholar Rock – Global Scientific Communications Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Northeastern University•Boston, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Scholar Rock, in partnership with Northeastern University, is offering a two-year Global Scientific Communications fellowship. This program is designed for Pharm.D. graduates and aims to provide comprehensive, hands-on experience in medical affairs. The fellowship offers the opportunity to develop expertise in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) and Scholar Rock’s broader neuromuscular pipeline. The program emphasizes foundational knowledge and leadership development to prepare fellows for a career in the pharmaceutical industry. Year 1 focuses on foundational training and cross-functional immersion in areas like medical communications, publications, medical information, and congress planning. Year 2 involves increased strategic responsibilities, independent project ownership, and leadership development. Fellows may also engage in optional cross-functional projects or short-term rotations in areas such as Field Medical Evidence Generation, Medical Affairs Operations, Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR), Global Regulatory Affairs, and Patient Advocacy.

Requirements

Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an ACPE-accredited institution
Eligible for pharmacist licensure in the State of Massachusetts
Excellent oral and written communication skills with proficiency in creating clear, data-driven scientific presentations in PowerPoint
Strong time management and leadership abilities
Ability to work independently and take initiative on a variety of projects at both the industry site and Northeastern
Team-oriented with strong interpersonal skills
Must be able to maintain valid work authorization in the United States throughout the entire appointment without Northeastern University's sponsorship for a visa.

Nice To Haves

Prior internship experience in medical affairs or scientific communications is desirable

Responsibilities

Contribute to the development of scientifically accurate, balanced, and engaging content to support effective communication for healthcare professionals across the therapeutic area.
Assist in the creation of medical education initiatives such as scientific symposia, field medical decks, infographics, and other educational materials designed for external engagement.
Gain experience in strategic publication planning by participating in publication team meetings, helping define timelines, and ensuring alignment with broader medical communication objectives.
Collaborate with internal and external authors on the development of manuscripts, abstracts, and posters for submission to peer-reviewed journals and major medical congresses.
Support the development, review and maintenance of global standard response documents and FAQs collaborating with regional affiliates to ensure scientific messaging.
Participate in medical information call center operations to gain insight into how healthcare professional inquiries are triaged and addressed.
Assist in responding to unsolicited requests for information in a compliant and scientifically accurate manner.
Capture and analyze insights from healthcare professional inquiry trends to help inform medical affairs strategy and identify educational needs.
Gain hands on experience in supporting medical affairs presence at global scientific conferences through the planning and execution of congress activities, including medical booth planning and staffing, scientific communication and engagement activities, and participation in internal post-congress debriefs.
Collaborate cross-functionally with medical affairs, clinical development, regulatory, and commercial teams.
Contribute to continuous process improvements and innovation in scientific communications practices.
Lead development of scientific content and educational resources across global and regional teams.
Drive components of the global publication plan and synthesize clinical data across communication channels.
Lead the development of global standard response documents and translate HCP insights into broader strategy.
Independently manage congress planning projects, including booth strategy, content and post-congress activities.
Identify opportunities for process optimization and implement innovative solutions in medical communications practices.
Provide mentorship to incoming fellows or interns and lead a fellowship legacy project.