Senior Director, Corporate Strategy & Business Development Project Management

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:

Scholar Rock is seeking a Senior Director of Project Management & Due Diligence to lead and streamline due diligence processes for corporate, clinical, and technology out-licensing or divestments. Reporting to the CBO, this role is responsible for defining due diligence strategies, tracking opportunities, leading cross-functional diligence teams, and managing timelines. The ideal candidate has strong scientific acumen, deep knowledge of drug development and commercialization, and excellent communication skills.

This role will be a key internal and external-facing leader within the CS&BD team, representing BD efforts and leading short-term cross-functional teams in a matrix environment.

Candidate Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute due diligence and project management strategies for CS&BD.
• Partner with BD Deal leads to drive cross-functional due diligence teams, ensuring alignment and efficient decision-making.
• Manage and maintain virtual data rooms (VDRs) and oversee Q&A processes with external partners.
• Track and communicate project status, risks, bottlenecks, and mitigation strategies for multiple transactions in parallel.
• Manage and run CS&BD team meetings, track deliverables and project timelines.
• Prepare and present updates to governance bodies and senior leadership.
• Act as a liaison across Legal/IP, Finance, Operations, R&D, and Commercial teams.
• Maintain detailed records of deal-related documents.
• Support best practices for BD processes, fostering collaboration across research, development, and commercial teams. Conduct reviews following deal completion to understand successful processes and evaluate opportunities for improvement.
• Stay current on industry trends, regulatory developments, and therapeutic landscapes.
• Up to 20% travel, including international.
  
  
  

Candidate Requirements:

• PhD in a related field with 10 years of industry experience in biopharma and 15 years of post-degree experience
• 5 years in alliance management, program management, or BD-related roles.
• Strong scientific background with working knowledge across multiple development phases (IND to commercialization).
• Proven ability to lead project plans, timelines, and budget planning.
• Experience running due diligence processes and supporting BD deal execution across various deal structures.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with comfort engaging senior leadership.
• High level of confidentiality and professionalism.
  
  
  

Scholar Rock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.