Patient Marketing Director
US$175,000 – US$260,000 / yr base salary
Posted 28 Jul 2026
Advertised as “Associate Director/Director, Patient Marketing (US)”
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- Expected experience
- 6+ yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- Remote
- Contract
- Full-time
| Base salary | US$175,000 – US$260,000 / yr |
|---|
Study levelBachelor's
Study levelMaster's
Scholar Rock is delivering muscle-targeted breakthroughs to transform the treatment of spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) and other rare neuromuscular diseases where muscle atrophy remains a critical unmet need.
As a global leader in myostatin biology, a field focused on proteins that regulate muscle mass, the biopharmaceutical 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 about our neuromuscular franchise at ScholarRock.com and follow @ScholarRock on X and on LinkedIn.
Summary of Position:
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and passionate patient marketer to play a critical role in enabling the success of apitegromab, the company’s phase 3 candidate for the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). The Associate Director/Director of Patient Marketing will be a key member of the marketing team and will have the opportunity to help build a brand and patient strategy as well as shape and execute critical post launch tactics for apitegromab.
The primary responsibility of the Associate Director/Director of Patient Marketing will be to lead the non-personal promotion strategy and execution for patients inclusive of websites, media, and new digital platforms/tactics ensuring a deeply patient-centric approach across education, engagement, and community presence. The role will lead the development of integrated, compliant, multi-channel patient programs designed to support awareness, understanding, and empowerment throughout the patient journey.
Reporting to the Senior Director of Patient Marketing, this individual will develop and execute an innovative multi-channel patient engagement plan working closely with Patient Services, Medical Affairs, Advocacy, Market Access, Legal, Regulatory, and Compliance to ensure a cohesive, high-quality experience for patients and caregivers. This is a high-impact, high-visibility role with the opportunity to help shape how Scholar Rock engages with the SMA community as it brings its first therapy to patients.