[Hiring] Scientific Affairs Manager @Rhythm Pharmaceuticals

Role Description

As a member of the Rhythm international field-based Medical Affairs team, you will be working within the field of Rare Genetic Disease of Obesity. The Scientific Affairs Manager (SAM) will serve as a trusted scientific partner to external experts and decision makers through mutual scientific engagement and exchange. The SAM will leverage their scientific background, industry knowledge, and business acumen to act as a scientific resource to both internal experts and internal colleagues.

• Support the local Hospital Affairs Lead (HAL) and build peer-to-peer relationships with external experts and stakeholders.
• Provide clinical, scientific, and medical education in the territory.
• Support research initiatives, advisory boards, and compliant scientific exchange activities.
• Identify and address the unmet needs of people living with rare genetic disorders of obesity.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Responsible Scientific Affairs Manager for the respective territory in Germany.
• Member of the International Medical Affairs team, develop and implement the Local Medical Affairs strategically aligned plan.
• Serve as primary point of contact for all German external experts.
• Conduct timely, appropriate, and frequent scientific exchanges to enhance understanding of Rhythm’s research.
• Provide up-to-date relevant medical information and product information to disease experts and the medical community.
• Map patient journeys, diagnosis, and therapeutic patterns.
• Establish local genetic testing initiatives in collaboration with HCPs and obesity treatment networks.
• Collaborate with Global Clinical Development and Operations on interactions with investigators.
• Support clinical trial execution and address needs of investigators.
• Assist in identification and education of referral sites for clinical trials.
• Develop and implement a novel scientific communication plan for setmelanotide.
• Provide medical/scientific review of scientific communication platforms and materials.
• Provide input and feedback on training initiatives for medical colleagues.
• Communicate the medical value of the asset compellingly.
• Ensure cross-functional collaboration with Marketing, Regulatory, Drug Safety, Market Access, and Research & Development.
• Support the scientific communication plan by identifying HCP knowledge gaps.
• Maintain effective communication among internal stakeholders while ensuring compliance.
• Respond to unsolicited requests for medical information in a timely manner.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Demonstrates superior communication skills and scientific acumen.
• Fluent in local language for Germany and in verbal and written English.
• Knowledge of regional/local specific healthcare systems and industry trends.

Benefits

• Dynamic and growing global team.
• Commitment to transforming the lives of patients living with rare neuroendocrine diseases.
• Focus on expanding access and developing novel therapies.

Company Description

At Rhythm, our core values are:

• Commitment to advancing scientific understanding to improve patients’ lives.
• Inspired to tackle tough challenges and ask bold questions.
• Eager to learn and adapt.
• Belief in collaboration and ownership as foundational for success.
• Value the unique contribution each individual brings to furthering our mission.

We are committed to acting ethically and with integrity in all we do.