Scholar Rock is a late-stage global biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing apitegromab for children and adults with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) and other rare, severe, and debilitating neuromuscular diseases. As a global leader in myostatin biology, a field focused on proteins that regulate muscle mass, the Company is named for the visual resemblance of a scholar rock to protein structures. Our commitment to unlock fundamentally different treatment approaches is powered by broad application of a proprietary platform, which has developed novel monoclonal antibodies to modulate protein growth factors with extraordinary selectivity. Scholar Rock works every day to create new possibilities for patients through its highly innovative anti-myostatin program, including opportunities in additional rare neuromuscular diseases. Learn more at ScholarRock.com and follow @ScholarRock on X and on LinkedIn.
Summary of Position:
The Senior Director, Patient Marketing (US) will play a critical leadership role in the preparation for and execution of Scholar Rock’s first U.S. commercial launch. This role will be accountable for developing and driving the U.S. patient and caregiver marketing strategy and tactical execution for apitegromab, the first and only muscle-targeted therapy for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA).
This individual will own the U.S. patient brand strategy from launch through commercialization, ensuring a deeply patient-centric approach across education, engagement, and community presence. The role will lead the development of integrated, compliant, multi-channel patient programs designed to support awareness, understanding, and empowerment throughout the patient journey.
As a senior leader on the U.S. Marketing Team, this role will work closely with Patient Services, Medical Affairs, Advocacy, Market Access, Legal, Regulatory, and Compliance to ensure a cohesive, high-quality experience for patients and caregivers. This is a high-impact, high-visibility role with the opportunity to shape how Scholar Rock engages with the SMA community as it brings its first therapy to patients.
Position Responsibilities:
U.S. Patient Strategy & Launch ExecutionLead the development of the U.S. patient and caregiver brand strategy for apitegromab, grounded in a deep understanding of the SMA community, patient journey, and unmet needs.Own U.S. patient launch planning, including strategy, messaging, channel mix, and executional roadmap.Translate strategy into high-quality, compliant patient-facing tactics across digital, community, advocacy-aligned, and experiential channels.Ensure consistency and excellence across all patient touchpoints while maintaining a strong, authentic patient-centric lens.Patient Engagement & Community LeadershipBuild and maintain strong, trusted relationships within the SMA patient and caregiver community.Lead the patient ambassador and engagement programs, including long-term retention and stewardship strategies.Own the U.S. patient conference and event strategy, elevating Scholar Rock’s presence and impact at key national, regional, and local meetings.Champion innovation in patient engagement, continuously evolving approaches to improve the patient experience across the journey.Scholar Rock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
