Senior Director of Global Facilities

Scholar Rock•Cambridge, MA

18h•$245,000 - $300,000

About The Position

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.

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.
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

Nice To Haves

Exposure to GMP a plus

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