Senior Director of Global Facilities

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:

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.