Associate Director/Director, Patient Marketing at Scholarrock

Scholar Rock is a late-stage global biopharmaceutical company dedicated to transforming the lives of children and adults living with spinal muscular atrophy and other severe neuromuscular conditions. As a pioneer in myostatin biology, we utilize our proprietary platform to develop novel monoclonal antibodies that modulate protein growth factors with remarkable selectivity. Our mission is to unlock fundamentally different treatment approaches for patients, and we are currently preparing to bring our first therapy, apitegromab, to those who need it most.

The role

We are seeking a senior-level professional to join us as an Associate Director or Director of Patient Marketing. This is a full-time, remote position that offers a unique opportunity to shape our patient strategy during a pivotal phase of our growth. You will play a critical role in the success of our phase 3 candidate, apitegromab, by leading our patient-centric marketing efforts and ensuring our community engagement is both impactful and compliant.

Core responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end omni-channel strategy for patient engagement, including the development and execution of branded and unbranded websites, social media, and CRM initiatives.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships within the spinal muscular atrophy community, ensuring that patient feedback is integrated into our materials and that the patient voice remains central to our work.
• Collaborate across internal functions, including Medical Affairs, Patient Advocacy, and Market Access, to ensure all marketing tactics are cohesive, innovative, and meet all regulatory and compliance standards.

Skills and experience

To be successful in this role, you should possess the following qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree is required, while an advanced degree is preferred.
• At least 6 years of experience in pharmaceutical or biotechnology marketing, specifically within U.S. patient or consumer marketing.
• A strong background in creating data-driven, compliant digital marketing strategies that have successfully increased patient engagement.
• Proven success in specialty or rare disease environments, with a preference for candidates who have worked in neurology or neuromuscular disease.
• Expertise in managing agencies, overseeing budgets, and navigating the complexities of a matrixed organization.
• An entrepreneurial mindset and the ability to thrive in a high-growth, first-launch environment.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence stakeholders across multiple departments.
• A willingness to travel as needed, estimated at approximately 30 percent of the time.

Compensation and benefits

We are proud to offer a supportive work environment that values flexibility. Employees in this role benefit from:

• Remote work arrangements.

How to apply

If you are passionate about rare disease advocacy and want to help us bring life-changing therapies to patients, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your application to be considered for this high-impact role at Scholar Rock.