Senior Director of Global Facilities

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 entering a defining chapter as we prepare to launch our first commercial product. We are seeking a Director of Global Facilities who can lead our facilities function with a strategic, enterprise-wide perspective while remaining deeply engaged in day-to-day operations. This is not a purely administrative role. We need a builder — someone who understands what it takes to scale infrastructure in a growing biotech organization and is equally comfortable shaping long-term facility strategy as they are resolving operational issues in real time.

With facilities across the globe and ready for future expansion, this leader will ensure our environments are safe, compliant, efficient, and built to support both research and commercial readiness. If you are a self-motivated individual who enjoys the challenges and opportunities that come with a growing, transformative organization, this is an excellent opportunity to apply yourself, learn, and make an impact. You thrive in environments where you are involved in both strategic planning (the bigger picture) and execution. As a catalyst for the organization, you value proactive collaboration, communication, and teamwork as essential for success.

Position Responsibilities

• Provide end-to-end operational oversight of Scholar Rock’s facilities, and serve as the primary liaison to property management, contractors, vendors, and personnel across several global locations (US, EU and Asia)
• Oversee laboratory operations including instrument preventative maintenance (PM), repairs & calibration, glass wash, autoclave workflows, chemical and biological inventory tracking, receiving and efficient dispersion of incoming materials, and more
• Lead EH&S programs across all sites, including policies & procedures, training, maintaining safety data sheets (SDS), incident reporting/tracking, ergonomics, and more.
• Oversee facility planning, design, and execution, including reconfiguration and expansion; Work with research leaders to organize and manage the current and future state of Scholar Rock’s lab space and resources, including allocating freezer/ refrigerator/ liquid nitrogen space, etc.
• Implement and support processes that increase the operational efficiency of the facility and lab operations.
• Monitor and maintain core building functions, including lighting, HVAC, backup power, life safety, and all other building support functions
• Collaborate with the finance and legal teams to obtain contract bids and negotiate contracts
• Interface with Federal, State, County, and City agencies as required for ongoing operations and maintaining compliance with relevant codes
• Develop and maintain effective vendor relationships
• Hire and manage facilities personnel & outsourced services such as janitorial, day porter, and shipping services at all local facilities
• Lead 24-hour response team for facility and EH&S issues and emergencies.
• Order and maintain office & food supplies for the office
  
  
  

Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of experience in a similar function
• 7 years of facilities management experience
• EH&S management experience
• Prior experience in a biotech or pharma environment is a must. Exposure to GMP a plus
• Demonstrated success in maintaining similar-sized and function facilities (50,000 square feet, mix of lab and office), including build-outs, moves, renovations, and reconfigurations
• Capability to communicate with all levels of employees, outside vendors, and contractors
• Demonstrated strong collaborative skills with strong oral, writing, and interpersonal communication skills
• Well organized and stays on schedule, able to function under pressure in a rapidly changing environment, emphasis on quality
• Experience with tools and simple mechanical, plumbing, and electrical work. Able to supervise trades as necessary.
• Able to lift and move up to 50 lbs
• Experience maintaining autoclaves, laboratory dishwashers, DI systems, CDA, vacuum and other laboratory systems
  
  
  

$245,000 - $300,000 a year

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