Company Overview Rhythm is a global, commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company committed to transforming the lives of patients and their families living with rare neuroendocrine diseases. We develop medicines for previo…
Company Overview Rhythm is a global, commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company committed to transforming the lives of patients and their families living with rare neuroendocrine diseases. We develop medicines for previo…
Company Overview Rhythm is a global, commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company committed to transforming the lives of patients and their families living with rare neuroendocrine diseases. We develop medicines for previo…
Skills: Scientific Exchange, Medical Affairs Planning, KOL Management, Clinical Trial Support, Medical Communication
Company Overview Rhythm is a global, commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company committed to transforming the lives of patients and their families living with rare neuroendocrine diseases. We develop medicines for previo…
Skills: Specialty Pharmaceutical Sales, Biotech Sales, Rare Disease Expertise, Product Launch, Scientific Data Communication
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Full-time
bachelor degree, postgraduate degree
Posted 12d ago
Apply by Sep 14
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The Hospital Affairs Lead is responsible for driving sales and growth for products treating Acquired Hypothalamic Obesity within a designated UK and Ireland territory. This involves building collaborations with external experts, managing referral pathways, and implementing omnichannel customer strategies.
Requirements
Candidates must have at least 5 years of pharmaceutical or biotech sales experience in specialty care, preferably within rare diseases. An academic degree in science or economy is required, with a postgraduate degree such as an MBA, PharmD, or PhD being a plus.
Full job description
Company Overview Rhythm is a global, commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company committed to transforming the lives of patients and their families living with rare neuroendocrine diseases. We develop medicines for previously untreatable or undertreated diseases and provide meaningful support for healthcare providers and patients and their families. 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 learn, adapt and our tenacity to overcome barriers, together.
Opportunity Overview As a Hospital Affairs Lead (HAL) and a key member of the Rhythm UK field-based team, you will be working within the field of rare MC4R pathway diseases. You will own sales responsibility for our product in the UK and Ireland across the indication of Acquired Hypothalamic Obesity (aHO), in your designated territory and will work collaboratively within the national and international teams to support the sales strategy and serve as a trusted commercial partner to external experts and decision makers through scientific expertise, project management, healthcare network formation and service offerings.
Responsibilities and Duties
Have sales responsibility for our product within your designated territory
Develop a strong collaboration with key external experts and other members of the multidisciplinary team
Deliver growth in line with expectations for business in the UK and Ireland
Support development and expansion of comprehensive care programs and patient support programs where appropriate
Challenge current practices to deliver the best outcomes for patients
Be able to discuss benefits of clinical data to improve the lives of patients (in line with approved indications), creating strong product advocacy
Facilitate referral pathways between peripheral sites and prescribing centers
Lead an omnichannel customer approach relevant for customer segmentation and individual customer preferences/objectives
Possess thorough knowledge of national policy and partner with clinicians to identify opportunities for optimal patient management and revenue growth
Identify and input into key projects as part of the project team, e.g., national meetings and congresses
Collect and share customer and environmental insights to allow the best opportunity to deliver optimal patient management
Lead or support regional and national conferences and best in class local educational meetings
Lead the planning (i.e., account plans), tracking and reporting process for the territoryBe accountable for using CRM system for business planning
Ensure adherence with compliance, local guidelines, ethics, and general law
Qualifications and Skills
Academic degree (science or economy), MBA, PharmD or PhD is a plus
At least 5 years sales experience with a documented tangible track record in pharma (specialty care)/biotech industry in the UK
Rare diseases experience is a plus
Experience with building and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders (HCPs, specialist nurses, hospital pharmacists, payors, multi-disciplinary teams)
Sound experience in facilitating referral pathways
Proven experience with successful launches
Experience and track record in use of IT based/virtual customer interaction and promotional tools
Experience in site specific project management
Financially savvy with strong commercial acumen
Ability to identify opportunities, manage complexity and priorities and liaise, influence internally to ‘make it happen’ whilst being comfortable working with uncertainty
Strong team player with can-do mentality fostering integrity and a collaborative approach
Cross functional mindset focused on a seamless collaboration with the local medical team
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Not accepting the status quo, working with a sense of urgency to deliver results
This role is field-based in the UK. Candidates applying must be willing and able to travel frequently.
More About Rhythm We are a dynamic and growing global team spanning more than a dozen countries. At Rhythm we are dedicated to transforming the lives of patients living with rare melanocortin-4 receptor (MC4R) pathway diseases by rapidly advancing care and precision medicines that address the root cause. Our team is passionate about expanding access to reach more patients and developing novel therapies for other rare neuroendocrine diseases, including congenital hyperinsulinism.
At Rhythm Our Core Values Are
We are committed to advancing scientific understanding to improve patients’ lives
We are inspired to tackle tough challenges and have the courage to ask bold questions
We are eager to learn and adapt
We believe collaboration and ownership are foundational for our success
We value the unique contribution each individual brings to furthering our mission
Rhythm Pharmaceuticals is a global, commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on transforming the lives of patients with rare neuroendocrine diseases by rapidly advancing care and precision medicines that address the root cause.
The Company develops medicines for previously untreatable or undertreated diseases and provides meaningful support for healthcare providers and patients and their families. In addition to commercializing its lead asset in North America, Europe and other regions, Rhythm is advancing a broad clinical development program in rare MC4R pathway diseases, as well as investigational MC4R agonists, and a preclinical suite of small molecules for the treatment of congenital hyperinsulinism.
At Rhythm, we know our work makes an important difference in the lives of patients and their families around the world. Every employee contributes to the company’s goal of discovering new treatments for rare diseases that no other company is developing. As a fast-growing company with an exciting future, we offer a collaborative environment where employees’ contributions truly matter, which is one of the many reasons we were recognized as one of The Boston Globe’s Top Places to Work in Massachusetts for 2023 and 2024.
Offices: 222 Berkeley Street, 12th Floor, Boston, MA 02116, US
Rhythm Pharmaceuticals is a global, commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on transforming the lives of patients with rare neuroendocrine diseases by rapidly advancing care and precision medicines that address the root cause.
The Company develops medicines for previously untreatable or undertreated diseases and provides meaningful support for healthcare providers and patients and their families. In addition to commercializing its lead asset in North America, Europe and other regions, Rhythm is advancing a broad clinical development program in rare MC4R pathway diseases, as well as investigational MC4R agonists, and a preclinical suite of small molecules for the treatment of congenital hyperinsulinism.
At Rhythm, we know our work makes an important difference in the lives of patients and their families around the world. Every employee contributes to the company’s goal of discovering new treatments for rare diseases that no other company is developing. As a fast-growing company with an exciting future, we offer a collaborative environment where employees’ contributions truly matter, which is one of the many reasons we were recognized as one of The Boston Globe’s Top Places to Work in Massachusetts for 2023 and 2024.
Offices: 222 Berkeley Street, 12th Floor, Boston, MA 02116, US