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Rhythm Pharmaceuticals Inc.

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51 - 200 employees

Founded 2008

🏥 Healthcare

💊 Pharmaceuticals

🧬 Biotechnology

💰 $124.8M Post-IPO Equity on 2022-09

Healthcare • Pharmaceuticals • Biotechnology

Rhythm Pharmaceuticals Inc. is a global biopharmaceutical company committed to transforming the lives of patients with rare neuroendocrine diseases. The company focuses on advancing care and precision medicines that address the root causes of these diseases. It is actively involved in research and development, clinical trials, and developing a portfolio of treatments for conditions such as hyperphagia and obesity. Rhythm Pharmaceuticals aims to provide stigma-free care and improve the quality of life for patients with rare diseases, offering treatments like IMCIVREE® (setmelanotide) to address specific genetic deficiencies and meet the needs of affected patients, including young children.

📋 Description

• Serve as the Scientific Affairs Manager for the respective territory in Germany • Develop and implement the Local Medical Affairs strategically aligned plan • Act as primary point of contact for German external experts and stakeholders • Conduct scientific exchanges with external experts and provide clinical, scientific, and medical education • Serve as a scientific peer-to-peer resource regarding medical information and setmelanotide • Map patient journeys, diagnosis, and therapeutic patterns • Build and develop relationships with relevant external experts • Establish local genetic testing initiatives with healthcare professionals and obesity treatment networks • Collaborate with Global Clinical Development and Operations on clinical trial investigators, investigator meetings, and advisory boards • Support clinical trial execution and address investigator needs • Triage clinical study issues for timely cross-functional resolution • Identify and educate referral sites and investigators to drive trial enrollment • Develop and implement a scientific communication plan for setmelanotide • Contribute to medical/scientific review of manuscripts and communication materials • Interpret scientific data and translate it to educational and research needs • Review scientific communication platforms, medical information resources, medical education materials, and marketing materials for German compliance • Provide input on medical colleague training initiatives and support informative medical deck design • Communicate the medical value of the asset internally and externally • Collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing, Regulatory, Drug Safety, Market Access, and Research & Development • Identify healthcare professional knowledge gaps and facilitate non-promotional scientific presentations • Participate in local medical and cross-functional initiatives and projects • Maintain compliant communication among internal stakeholders • Respond to unsolicited medical information requests with accurate, fair-balanced responses

🎯 Requirements

• Advanced degree in a pharmaceutical, scientific, or medical field (PharmD, PhD, MD) • 8 or more years’ experience within a Medical Science Liaison or similar field-facing role, with primary emphasis on field-based scientific exchange within biopharmaceutical/rare disease areas strongly preferred • Relevant pharmaceutical and clinical/therapeutic experience considered • Superior communication skills and scientific acumen when presenting clinical and disease-state information to varied audiences • Fluent in the local language for Germany • Fluent in verbal and written English • Knowledge of regional/local healthcare systems, evolving medical landscape, reimbursement, and industry trends • Legally eligible to work in Germany • Currently residing in Germany

🏖️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits package • Equity grants • Opportunity to participate in employee stock purchase plan • Fast-paced and collaborative work environment • Supportive and fun work environment • Accessible workplace near public transportation and walking distance to city amenities