Program Leader, Next Wave

Scholar Rock•Cambridge, MA

14d•$190,000 - $330,000

About The Position

Scholar Rock is seeking a Program Leader, Next Wave to serve as a Program Leader (PL) for our emerging portfolio of programs to address rare, neuromuscular diseases. This individual will act as the key point of contact for early-stage or "next wave" assets and drive these programs through critical developmental transition points. This utility player must possess an entrepreneurial spirit and an enterprise mindset, capable of bridging the gap between scientific discovery, clinical reality, and commercial landscape. You will lead cross-functional teams, define the integrated development strategy, and ensure the successful delivery of projects within scope, time, and budget. You will work in a fast-paced dynamic environment with a sense of urgency, acting as a primary driver of value creation for the companyâs future. This position reports to the Head of Program Leadership and Management.

Requirements

Advanced degree preferred (e.g., PhD, PharmD, or MBA); real-world experience in life sciences is required
The ideal candidate will have prior experience working on pre-clinical or clinical stage programs in either neurology or neuromuscular diseases.
The ideal candidate will have direct, hands-on experience on drug development in a clinical stage program across either clinical research, biostatistics, or regulatory affairs
Proven track record of moving a clinical-stage molecule through a major inflection point or interface (e.g., Research to Development, Clinical Phase 1 to 2, or Clinical to Commercial)
Utility Player: Demonstrated ability to flex between high-level strategy and hands-on execution with an entrepreneurial spirit.
End-to-End Fluency: Strong understanding of the drug development lifecycle, from discovery target validation through to commercial launch.
Leadership: Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to lead without authority and influence stakeholders across the organization.
Operational Excellence: Extremely well-organized with the ability to manage multiple programs and drive clarity in complex, ambiguous situations

Responsibilities

Serve as the Program Leader (PL) for assigned pipeline assets, holding accountability for the development and execution of the Integrated Development Plan (IDP), consisting of overall project timeline to regulatory approval
Drive assets through major inflection points (e.g., advancing program to development, IND enablement, Clinical Phase 1 to 2 transitions).
Lead the cross-functional Program Team (PT), facilitating high-quality decision-making and ensuring alignment across cross-functional partners and integrating across Research & Development
Lead the definition and maintenance of the Target Product Profile (TPP), in collaboration with cross-functional partners
Apply a strong understanding of end-to-end drug development, process management, and organizational interdependencies to anticipate challenges before they become critical path blockers and partner with the team to develop mitigation strategies
Proactively identify, articulate, escalate, and manage program risks; collaborate with key stakeholders to recommend constructive solutions rather than just reporting on status.
Act as the central communication hub, ensuring effective and timely communication to team members and senior leadership regarding program status, key milestones, and strategic pivots.
Foster a culture of collaboration and accountability, resolving conflicts within the team and ensuring all functions are moving in lockstep.

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