Rx Onboarding and Care Coordinator- Atlanta

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

Position Responsibilities:

Act as the primary point of contact for patients and caregivers, providing clear and compassionate education on the disease state, therapy options, access pathways, and available support services to empower them throughout their treatment journey.

Compliantly oversee and streamline access coordination, including affordability program enrollment, benefit verifications, prior authorization process, and site-of-care logistics, while ensuring timely therapy initiation and adherence. Proactively address challenges to simplify the process and provide comprehensive support.

Deliver personalized patient care, conduct in-depth engagements to identify individual needs, develop tailored education and resource plans. Provide hands-on logistical assistance, including in-person support at treatment centers when necessary.

Collaborate extensively with internal teams (Sales, Field Reimbursement, Advocacy, Marketing, etc.) to enhance patient experience, address access challenges, and align program operations with organizational goals. Handle escalated issues promptly to maintain a consistent, high-quality patient experience.

Coordinate with external stakeholders (care coordinator, office staff, infusion site, etc.) to identify, anticipate and address patient access challenges. Ensure patients and their healthcare team have the necessary resources and education to effectively navigate access to therapy.

Monitor market trends, payer landscapes, and regulatory shifts to anticipate challenges, adjust strategies, and communicate updates to patients, caregivers, healthcare teams, and internal teams.

Build strong networks through advocacy group involvement, rare disease-related events, and national conference attendance.

Maintain a deep understanding of patient and community needs, available resources, and national access dynamics to support patients effectively at the regional level with tailored education and assistance.

Adhere to legal and regulatory standards (HIPAA, FDA, OIG), maintain awareness of compliance policies, and accurately record and report adverse events and product complaints.

Candidate Requirements:

Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in related roles within the pharmaceutical or biotech space; prior patient support, account management, reimbursement, HUB/patient services and/or market access experience preferred.

Demonstrated ability to effectively engage with patients, caregivers and healthcare professionals, demonstrating empathetic listening skills to build trust and foster ongoing relationships.

Experience in rare disease, buy & bill, specialty pharmacy, and provider/hospital processes is required; prior launch experience preferred

Experience with specialty or high-cost therapies in chronic or acute care settings is required, with a strong preference for those experienced in launching new therapies into infusion sites/home infusion.

Experience with complex patient-case management is required.

Strong understanding of the evolving patient access landscape to include payer, PBM, and SP interdependencies. Proven expertise and experience with government and private payers, addressing access/reimbursement challenges and navigating complex insurance landscapes.

Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and demonstrate strong organizational skills.

Familiarity with HIPAA, FDA, and OIG guidelines.

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills to manage individual patient cases and report meaningful activity regionally.

Strong interpersonal skills, rooted in patient-centricity and flexibility to meet evolving patient, caregiver, HCP, and organizational needs.

Bilingual (Spanish-speaking) preferred.

Location and Travel Requirements:

Role is field based, requiring up to 60% travel

Candidate must reside in territory