scholarrock - Senior Director, Patient Advocacy & Communications Lead, EMEA

• Advanced degree in Life Sciences, Communications, Public Affairs, Public Health, Healthcare Management, or related field preferred. • 8-12+ years of relevant experience within biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, or rare diseases. • Significant experience in patient advocacy, corporate communications, public affairs, or stakeholder engagement. • Demonstrated success working with patient organizations and advocacy communities. • Experience supporting products in development, launch, or commercialization preferred. • Strong understanding of the rare disease landscape and European healthcare environment. • Experience working across multiple European countries and stakeholder groups. • Core Competencies • Patient-Centric Leadership • Passion for improving the lives of patients and caregivers. • Ability to build trusted and compliance relationships based on empathy, authenticity, and credibility. • Strategic Thinking • Ability to connect advocacy and communications initiatives to broader business goals. • Strong judgment and ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments. • Influencing & Collaboration • Exceptional stakeholder management skills. • Proven ability to influence without authority and work effectively across functions. • Communication Excellence • Outstanding written, verbal, and presentation skills. • Ability to translate complex scientific and business topics into clear and compelling messages. • Agility & Execution • Comfortable operating in a growing biotech environment where strategic thinking and hands-on execution are equally important. • Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive results with limited resources. • What Success Looks Like • Within the first 12-24 months, the successful candidate will: • Implement an integrated multi-channel advocacy and communications plan for priority markets • Establish the company as a trusted partner within the EMEA rare neuromuscular disease community, starting with SMA. • Build a sustainable network of patient advocacy partnerships across key markets. • Create a structured process for incorporating patient insights into business decisions. • Elevate corporate visibility and strengthen the company's reputation among patients, healthcare professionals, policymakers, and partners. • Deliver integrated advocacy and communications programs that support corporate growth and future commercialization.