Company Overview

Rhythm is a global, commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company committed to transforming the care of people living with rare melanocortin-4 receptor (MC4R) pathway diseases. Working at Rhythm means that you are part of a team that’s passionate about transforming the lives of people living with hyperphagia (pathological, insatiable hunger) and severe obesity caused by rare MC4R pathway diseases. We recognize the courage it takes for patients and their caregivers to begin their journey of advocacy to find the answers they need. Their courage inspires us to challenge convention, ask bold questions and seek answers for them. Every day, we strive for excellence through our willingness to adapt, learn, and our tenacity to overcome barriers, together.

Opportunity OverviewAs a member of the Rhythm field-based North America Region team, the Sr. Manager, Field Medical will serve as a trusted scientific partner to the medical/scientific community and will be responsible for establishing, developing, and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders within the geographic area of coverage.This position requires a strong scientific background as the individual will be a credible source of clinical/scientific data to Key Opinion Leaders (KOL), practicing clinicians, professional societies, and payers. They will leverage KOL relationships by identifying collaborative opportunities that align with internal stakeholder strategies. In this role, the individual will also support research initiatives, advisory boards, and other scientific exchange activities to support the Rhythm Medical Affairs medical plan and strategies.This role will be field based, and the current territories include FL, GA, NC, SC, AL and MS. Candidates need to be centrally located, have access to airports, and be available to travel as necessary. Responsibilities and Duties

• Be a trusted scientific partner to key external experts by conducting timely, appropriate, and frequent scientific exchanges to enhance the understanding of the scientific and medical value of Rhythm’s research
• Creates and executes an engagement plan to ensure successful execution of medical strategy/plan with KOLs:
  • • Communicate key medical insights from KOLs and other healthcare providers (HCPs) to inform medical strategy
    • Serve as scientific peer-to-peer resource to disease experts and medical community with up-to-date relevant medical information and product information
    • Identify potential investigators and provide field-based medical support to Rhythm’s clinical research programs, registries, and other research initiatives
    • Provide scientific input and participate in local medical and cross-functional initiatives/projects
• Able to interpret key scientific data and translate this information to meet educational and research needs in alignment with Rhythm Medical Communications
• Maintain effective and appropriate communication among internal stakeholders (Medical Affairs colleagues, Medical Information, etc.) while maintaining full compliance with relevant company, industry, legal and regulatory requirements
• Respond to unsolicited requests for medical information in a timely manner. Ensure that an accurate and fair-balanced response is provided
• Ability to travel within region on average 50 – 75%. Easy access to major airport hub required

• Advanced degree in a technical, scientific, or medical field (MD, PharmD, PhD) strongly preferred
• A minimum of 6 years of relevant education and experience in the pharmaceutical / biotech industries (Obesity, Endocrinology, Genetics, or Pediatrics preferred)
• Demonstrates knowledge of regional specific healthcare systems, the evolving medical landscape, payer sector and industry trends. Understands healthcare systems within their territory
• Excellent working knowledge of policies and guidance documents related to compliant medical affairs activities (ICH, GCP, PhRMA, DOJ, OIG, R&D Code of Ethical Practices and company policies)
• Demonstrates superior communication skills and scientific acumen when presenting clinical, disease state information to a variety of audiences
• Works collaboratively with matrix partners to provide medical expertise and ensure a united approach to achieving Rhythm’s goals
• Act as a change agent and adapt approach as business needs evolve and require adjustments to ways of working and focus
• Participate and take the lead as needed with North America Medical events and training sessions

More about Rhythm

Rhythm is a global, commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company aimed at developing and commercializing therapies for the treatment of rare genetic diseases of hyperphagia and severe obesity due to rare melanocortin-4 receptor (MC4R) pathway diseases. This is a key biological pathway that regulates weight and hunger. A central element of Rhythm’s mission is to improve the understanding of these diseases and develop management strategies for patients who have no treatment options available to them. Rhythm was founded in 2008 and is based in Boston, MA. The company’s clinical development program is currently focused on several rare MC4R pathway diseases. For healthcare professionals, visit www.RareObesity.com for more information. For those who may be affected or would like to learn more, visit www.LEADforRareObesity.com for more information.