Regional Clinical Specialist, Northeast

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 Regional Clinical Specialist will be responsible for implementing Scholar Rock’s infusion support program. This role will be focused on enhancing the patient experience for a potential novel, infused treatment option for individuals living with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).
This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of those living with a rare neuromuscular disease through a patient-centric infusion approach and strong partnership with Patient Access and Experience colleagues to support a seamless patient journey.

Position Responsibilities:

• Implement Scholar Rock’s educational programming and resources on infusion (e.g., protocols, guidelines, order sets)
• Support HCPs and sites of care through the infusion process of Scholar Rock’s potentially approved therapies
• Collaborate with internal cross functional partners and external partners to identify challenges/barriers and ensure ongoing support to HCPs, patients, and families throughout the patient journey
• Drive initiatives to streamline processes and improve infusion experience for SMA patients by providing ongoing education and support to the infusion nurses and insights/best practice sharing
• Work with Scholar Rock’s Patient Support Program, partners, and patient-facing teams to ensure smooth transition between sites of care for infusions
• Support identification and onboarding of Ambulatory Infusion Centers (AICs), as necessary
• Foster strong relationships and facilitate effective communication with peers across market access, patient services operations, sales, marketing, medical, payer, trade & distribution, data & analytics, legal, and compliance
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and standards in the delivery of patient support
• Ability to travel up to 60[RM1] % is required. Must be able to travel to meetings, and educational programs as necessary
• Completes continuing education and training, as necessary, to maintain certifications and licensure

Candidate Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, Registered Nurse (RN) with Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred
• Minimum of 3 years previous specialized home health experience and ambulatory infusion center experience desired; bilingual preferred
• Infusion nurse certification (e.g., CRNI, IgCN) desirable
• At least 5 years of relevant pharmaceutical experience: Infusion, Neuromuscular, Pediatric Neurology, or other specialty experience preferred
• Experience working on matrixed/cross-functional teams and comfortable in a fast-paced environment
• Patient-centric and empathetic with good listening and effective communication skills
• Experience in rare disease, buy & bill, and understanding of provider reimbursement processes is preferred
• Comfortable presenting in group settings, live, and virtually
• Ability to represent Scholar Rock at industry conferences specific to SMA and infusions
• Strategic and solution-oriented with exceptional critical thinking skills required
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Appropriate and current immunizations and screening