Date: 2 days ago
City: Cambridge, Massachusetts
Contract type: Full time

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 an innovative biotech company focused on developing transformative therapies for patients with serious diseases. As we prepare for our first global commercial launch, we are seeking a strategic and execution-oriented Vice President, Supply Chain to design and lead a global supply chain organization supporting both clinical and commercial operations.
Reporting to the Chief Technical & Quality Officer (CTO/CQO), the VP, Supply Chain will be accountable for establishing Scholar Rock’s end-to-end supply chain model, including clinical supply planning, commercial launch readiness, CDMO oversight, logistics and distribution strategy, packaging and labeling execution, and global S&OP. This is a newly created leadership role with the opportunity to build foundational systems, teams, and external partnerships for global scale.
Position Responsibilities:
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 an innovative biotech company focused on developing transformative therapies for patients with serious diseases. As we prepare for our first global commercial launch, we are seeking a strategic and execution-oriented Vice President, Supply Chain to design and lead a global supply chain organization supporting both clinical and commercial operations.
Reporting to the Chief Technical & Quality Officer (CTO/CQO), the VP, Supply Chain will be accountable for establishing Scholar Rock’s end-to-end supply chain model, including clinical supply planning, commercial launch readiness, CDMO oversight, logistics and distribution strategy, packaging and labeling execution, and global S&OP. This is a newly created leadership role with the opportunity to build foundational systems, teams, and external partnerships for global scale.
Position Responsibilities:
- Strategic Supply Chain Leadership:
- Develop and implement an integrated global supply chain strategy across clinical and commercial programs.
- Build and lead a high-performing global supply chain team, including planning, logistics, external manufacturing, and distribution.
- Serve as a key leader in launch readiness planning and long-term commercial supply operations.
- Clinical & Commercial Supply Chain Execution:
- Develop and manage global supply and distribution models to ensure uninterrupted availability of drug product for clinical trials, early access programs, and commercial markets.
- Oversee packaging, labeling, distribution, and cold-chain logistics for temperature-sensitive biologics.
- Lead operational readiness for new market launches, including serialization, labeling, and product allocation planning.
- CDMO & External Partner Management:
- Lead CDMO selection, contracting, and performance management across drug substance, drug product, and packaging.
- Ensure successful tech transfers, capacity planning, and scalability with external partners.
- Manage 3PL and logistics providers to ensure global warehousing, GDP compliance, and timely delivery.
- Supply Chain Operations & S&OP:
- Design and lead a cross-functional Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process aligned with Commercial, Finance, CMC, and Regulatory.
- Integrate demand planning across clinical and commercial programs to drive accurate forecasting and material build plans.
- Implement inventory, safety stock, and risk mitigation strategies.
- Logistics, Distribution & Trade Compliance:
- Develop and oversee a GDP-compliant global logistics strategy for clinical and commercial distribution.
- Ensure global trade compliance, import/export licensing, and controlled substance logistics where applicable.
- Lead serialization and anti-counterfeit compliance across global supply chains.
- Cross-Functional Leadership & Governance:
- Serve as a strategic partner to Commercial, Regulatory, Quality, Finance, and CMC functions.
- Provide executive updates on supply continuity, launch readiness, CDMO performance, and budget forecasts.
- Champion operational excellence through system implementation (e.g., ERP), digital tools, and continuous improvement.
- 15+ years of progressive supply chain leadership in the biopharma, biotech, or biologics industry.
- Demonstrated success building and scaling global supply chain organizations through clinical development and commercial launch.
- Deep experience managing CDMOs, 3PLs, and complex supply networks across geographies.
- Strong knowledge of GMP, GDP, import/export compliance, and regulatory requirements.
- Expertise in clinical trial supply, commercial distribution, cold-chain logistics, and combination product/device assembly.
- Proven leadership in S&OP implementation, budget management, and operational risk mitigation.
- Exceptional cross-functional collaboration and executive communication skills.
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Life Sciences, or related field required; advanced degree preferred.
- Experience with biologics and monoclonal antibodies.
- Familiarity with ERP systems and digital supply chain transformation.
- Certification in Lean Six Sigma or APICS.
- Knowledge of EU importation models, MIA oversight, and international launch logistics.
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