OverviewJoin to apply for the Vice President, Global Supply Chain role at Scholar Rock.Scholar Rock is a biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering, developing, and delivering therapies for serious diseases with high unmet need. The company is a clinical-stage leader in the biology of the transforming growth factor beta (TGFβ) superfamily and is pursuing innovative treatments where growth factors are fundamental. Scholar Rock has a pipeline aimed at neuromuscular disease, cardiometabolic disorders, cancer, and related areas. The company has demonstrated clinical proof of concept for a muscle-targeted treatment in spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) and leverages a proprietary platform for monoclonal antibodies that modulate protein growth factors with high selectivity. Learn more at ScholarRock.com and follow @ScholarRock on LinkedIn.Summary of Position: Scholar Rock is preparing for its first global commercial launch and is anchoring its Global Supply Chain leadership in Ireland. The Vice President, Global Supply Chain, will serve as the strategic and operational head of Scholar Rock’s worldwide supply chain, accountable for global planning, packaging/labeling, serialization, logistics, distribution, and GDP/GMP compliance. This role establishes Ireland as Scholar Rock’s global supply chain hub and ensures readiness to support product distribution under U.S. FDA, EMA, and Japan PMDA regulatory frameworks, while ensuring reliable and compliant supply across the U.S., EU, Japan, and Rest of World.Why this role matters – You will lead global supply chain strategy and operations at scale as Scholar Rock prepares its first global launch.
ResponsibilitiesDefine and lead Scholar Rock’s global supply chain and launch strategy across planning, inventory, serialization, risk management, and vendor governance.Provide commercial launch, global scale-up, and lifecycle management experience to ensure uninterrupted product supply across markets.Serve as the senior decision-maker for global inventory and distribution control, ensuring compliance with FDA, EMA, and PMDA requirements.Partner with executive leadership on international tax structuring and the principal company model.Global S&OP and Demand PlanningEstablish and lead Scholar Rock’s global S&OP process, ensuring cross-functional alignment between Commercial, Finance, Technical Operations, and Quality.Translate demand forecasts into reliable supply and inventory strategies across all markets (US, EU, Japan, ROW).Build robust demand planning to support launch scale-up, safety stock, and lifecycle management.Drive scenario planning and risk assessments to ensure uninterrupted product availability.Integrate clinical and commercial demand signals where appropriate, ensuring efficient use of DS/DP capacity across programs.Global Distribution, Logistics & SerializationEstablish and oversee worldwide distribution operations from Ireland, ensuring reliable and compliant product supply to all commercial markets.Lead global logistics, including cold chain, 3PL management, GDP, customs/HTS compliance, and physical flow control.Lead implementation and governance of serialization and track-and-trace systems across EU FMD, U.S. DSCSA, Japan serialization, and other markets.Oversee product launch readiness — including supply planning, country launch sequencing, labeling alignment, and inventory build.Regulatory & Quality AlignmentEnsure supply chain compliance with EU MAH/MIA, U.S. FDA, and Japan PMDA requirements, maintaining readiness for inspections and audits.Partner with Quality and Regulatory to coordinate RP/QP activities, global batch release, and GDP/GMP alignment.Ensure global supply chain inspection readiness across GDP, serialization, and distribution operations.Ensure supply chain processes and systems meet ICH, GDP, and region-specific expectations.Organizational & Cross-Functional LeadershipBuild and scale an Ireland-based supply chain team with global strategic and operational expertise.Lead a distributed global supply chain organization with staff in Ireland and the U.S., ensuring seamless coordination across geographies and time zones.Collaborate with U.S. and global execution teams (Commercial, Clinical, IT/Systems, Finance/Tax) to ensure integrated worldwide operations.Provide senior leadership in vendor oversight, cross-functional integration, and inspection readiness.Act as the executive supply chain voice in S&OP, portfolio planning, and board-level risk management discussions.Qualifications & ExperienceAdvanced degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Life Sciences, or related discipline; MBA or equivalent preferred.Biopharma / MedTech Experience: Minimum 15 years in global supply chain leadership, including at least 5 years at senior leadership level.Launch Expertise: Demonstrated success in commercial product launches, including end-to-end planning, inventory build, serialization, and global distribution readiness.Global Regulatory Scope: Experience managing supply chain operations under FDA, EMA (MAH/MIA), and PMDA frameworks; involvement in inspection preparation and response.Serialization / Track & Trace: Hands-on leadership implementing EU FMD, U.S. DSCSA, and Japan serialization systems.S&OP Leadership: Deep experience establishing and leading integrated S&OP processes across Commercial, Finance, Technical Operations, and Quality.Demand & Inventory Planning: Strong track record in global demand forecasting, safety stock, and lifecycle management.High-Value Biologics Supply (preferred): Experience with cold chain logistics, high-value biologics, or advanced therapy supply chains.Team Leadership: Ability to build and lead global teams across Ireland, U.S., and ROW.Cross-Functional Influence: Executive presence and ability to influence at board-level risk discussions and portfolio planning.Vendor & CDMO Oversight: Expertise managing external manufacturing and distribution networks, including 3PLs, packaging/labeling vendors, and serialization partners.Strategic Orientation: Balance operational execution with long-term supply strategy, risk management, and compliance in a scaling organization.
Why Join Scholar Rock?Lead the establishment of Scholar Rock’s global supply chain and distribution hub with appropriate MAH/MIA structure.Drive global readiness for Scholar Rock’s first rare disease biologic.Senior leadership role reporting to the CTO, with end-to-end accountability for global supply, logistics, and serialization.Shape a world-class global supply chain model balancing operational execution, regulatory compliance (FDA, EMA, PMDA), and international tax structuring.Build and lead a high-performing global team in Ireland and the U.S., contributing to patients and the company at a transformative moment.Scholar Rock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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