Director, HR Business Partner

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:
The Human Resource Business Partner (HRBP) provides HR leadership and support to our Research & Development and Tech Ops & Quality organizations. The HRBP is a trusted advisor to leaders, providing expert HR advice and advanced solutions that enable the achievement of business strategies by leveraging effective people processes. This role drives talent, culture, change management and operational excellence for the US & Global organizations, overseeing the delivery of HR programs and services such as leadership, talent acquisition & talent management including employee development, coaching, compensation processes, performance management, organization and change management.  This role will also lead Employee Relations processes and procedures to enable effective management, conflict resolution, and problem solving across these organizations.  

Position Responsibilities:

• Provides strategic HR leadership and expert guidance to our R&D and TOQ organization for all people processes, delivering HR programs and services to achieve key business objectives.  

• Proactively defines, builds and implements value-added HR strategies and solutions based on the needs of the organization; advising functional leaders in solving complex issues related to organization design, development, and change leadership. 

• Partner with Talent teams to establish strategies and tactics to deliver the people and talent strategy for the R&D and TOQ organizations including the attraction, development, and retention of high-quality talent aligned with growth objectives, long-term capability needs, and corporate strategy. 

• Builds strong partnerships with the HR specialist functions to provide HR solutions to key business needs and to roll out programs that enhance overall employee engagement and organization change initiatives. 

• Implement and manage key HR processes, such as the year-end performance management process (performance assessment, calibration, and compensation planning). 

• Manage employee relation issues to understand employee concerns, identify and implement appropriate employee action and accountability practices. 

• Provides guidance and coaching to managers of all levels to address employee behavior and performance and assisting with the development and delivery of appropriate performance feedback or action plans including corrective/disciplinary actions.

Candidate Requirements:

• 10 years of experience or equivalent combination of education with experience in HR business partnering or related discipline with deep understanding of biotech/pharma industry.  

• Experience developing and implementing HR plans and strategies supporting R&D functions is a must. 

• Highly experienced in talent management, succession planning, leadership and employee development, employee relations, and employee engagement. 

• Strong experience managing and/or leading culture and change management or organizational effectiveness initiatives. 

• Demonstrated employee relations expertise, excellent judgment, and highly developed analytical, interpersonal, problem-solving and communication skills. 

• Ability to distill complex information into key messages, clearly and simply communicating in a compelling way to all levels of an organization 

• Experience in leading large-scale projects, comfortable driving change and embracing innovation in the face of ambiguity and complexity. 

• A leader who is values-driven and able and willing to work at all levels. 

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