Regional Clinical Specialist

Summary

Join Scholar Rock, a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing life-changing therapies, as a Regional Clinical Specialist. You will implement the company's infusion support program, enhancing patient experiences for a novel infused treatment for Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). This role involves collaborating with internal and external partners, streamlining infusion processes, and providing education and support to healthcare providers, patients, and families. You will also support the identification and onboarding of Ambulatory Infusion Centers (AICs) and ensure compliance with all relevant regulations. The position requires significant travel and ongoing professional development. This patient-centric role offers a unique opportunity to significantly impact the lives of those living with SMA.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, Registered Nurse (RN) with Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred
• Minimum of 3 years previous specialized home health experience and ambulatory infusion center experience desired; bilingual preferred
• Experience working on matrixed/cross-functional teams and comfortable in a fast-paced environment
• Patient-centric and empathetic with good listening and effective communication skills
• Comfortable presenting in group settings, live, and virtually
• Ability to represent Scholar Rock at industry conferences specific to SMA and infusions
• Strategic and solution-oriented with exceptional critical thinking skills required
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Appropriate and current immunizations and screenings (as required by policy or State and Federal laws or signed waiver)

Responsibilities

• Implement Scholar Rock’s educational programming and resources on infusion (e.g., protocols, guidelines, order sets)
• Support HCPs and sites of care through the infusion process of Scholar Rock’s potentially approved therapies
• Collaborate with internal cross functional partners and external partners to identify challenges/barriers and ensure ongoing support to HCPs, patients, and families throughout the patient journey
• Drive initiatives to streamline processes and improve infusion experience for SMA patients by providing ongoing education and support to the infusion nurses and insights/best practice sharing
• Work with Scholar Rock’s Patient Support Program, partners, and patient-facing teams to ensure smooth transition between sites of care for infusions
• Support identification and onboarding of Ambulatory Infusion Centers (AICs), as necessary
• Foster strong relationships and facilitate effective communication with peers across market access, patient services operations, sales, marketing, medical, payer, trade & distribution, data & analytics, legal, and compliance
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and standards in the delivery of patient support
• Ability to travel up to 60 [RM1] % is required. Must be able to travel to meetings, and educational programs as necessary
• Completes continuing education and training, as necessary, to maintain certifications and licensure

Preferred Qualifications

• Infusion nurse certification (e.g., CRNI, IgCN) desirable
• At least 5 years of relevant pharmaceutical experience: Infusion, Neuromuscular, Pediatric Neurology, or other specialty experience preferred
• Experience in rare disease, buy & bill, and understanding of provider reimbursement processes is preferred