Associate Director, Medical Writing
About this role
Company Overview
Rhythm is a global, commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company transforming the lives of people living with rare neuroendocrine diseases. At Rhythm, you will join a passionate team advancing precision medicines that address the root cause of these rare diseases. We see the courage patients and caregivers show as they begin their advocacy journey and search for the answers they need. Their courage drives us to challenge conventions, ask bold questions, and pursue meaningful answers. Every day, we strive for excellence by adapting, learning, and working together with the tenacity to overcome barriers.
Opportunity Overview
Rhythm is seeking an experienced, highly motivated Associate Director of Medical Writing (MW) to independently author and oversee clinical, regulatory, medical, and safety documents across the development lifecycle. Reporting to the Head of Medical Writing, this role will partner with cross-functional stakeholders to advance Rhythm’s mission of delivering precision medicines to patients living with rare neuroendocrine diseases. The ideal candidate brings strong scientific judgment, regulatory writing expertise, and the flexibility to thrive in a fast-moving, evolving organization.
Responsibilities and Duties
Qualifications and Skills
This role is based out of our corporate office in Boston, Massachusetts. Rhythm operates in a hybrid-work model. Candidates applying must be willing and able to be in the Boston office in coordination with their department and business needs. This role may involve some travel.
The expected salary range for this position is $160,000 - $240,000. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, level, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and company performance. This role may be eligible for benefits and other compensation such as restricted stock units.
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 neuroendocrine 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:
Rhythm is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant because of race, creed, color, age, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, veteran status, military status, application for military service, or any other class protected by state or federal law.
Headquartered in Boston, Rhythm is proud to have been named one of the Top Places to Work in Massachusetts.
Rhythm is a global, commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company transforming the lives of people living with rare neuroendocrine diseases. At Rhythm, you will join a passionate team advancing precision medicines that address the root cause of these rare diseases. We see the courage patients and caregivers show as they begin their advocacy journey and search for the answers they need. Their courage drives us to challenge conventions, ask bold questions, and pursue meaningful answers. Every day, we strive for excellence by adapting, learning, and working together with the tenacity to overcome barriers.
Opportunity Overview
Rhythm is seeking an experienced, highly motivated Associate Director of Medical Writing (MW) to independently author and oversee clinical, regulatory, medical, and safety documents across the development lifecycle. Reporting to the Head of Medical Writing, this role will partner with cross-functional stakeholders to advance Rhythm’s mission of delivering precision medicines to patients living with rare neuroendocrine diseases. The ideal candidate brings strong scientific judgment, regulatory writing expertise, and the flexibility to thrive in a fast-moving, evolving organization.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Drive document execution for complex global programs by defining development steps, timelines, resources, review processes, data needs, and cross-functional communications to deliver key documents on time, including protocols, clinical study reports, investigator brochures, regulatory submissions, and response documents
- Lead medical writing activities for assigned studies and programs, serving as the primary liaison among vendors and cross-functional teams
- Ensure accuracy and consistency across clinical, medical, regulatory, and pharmacovigilance documents by providing expert review of study- and program-level materials, including regulatory submissions, annual reports and updates, DSURs, PBRERs, posters, and manuscripts
- Support global clinical trial transparency activities from study registration through results posting, including clinicaltrials.gov, EudraCT, and CTIS
- Strengthen the MW function by developing processes, standards, and capabilities that support consistent, high-quality document delivery
- Define document development strategies and resource plans for medical writing activities
- Contribute to clinical development planning by bringing strategic medical writing perspective, creative ideas, and practical solutions that strengthen program execution, regulatory readiness, and cross-functional decision-making
Qualifications and Skills
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred and minimum 8 years of relevant medical writing experience
- Direct experience in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry with an advanced understanding of requirements for clinical trials and drug development, regulatory submissions, pharmacovigilance reporting and medical communications
- Superior writing, editing, project management and data interpretation skills with demonstrated ability to communicate complex clinical and scientific information clearly and consistently to diverse audiences
- Experience overseeing and coordinating the work of multiple medical writers and vendor resources across multidisciplinary teams
- Highly skilled in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, as well as Adobe, electronic document and reference management systems, with demonstrated aptitude for quickly learning and adopting new technologies, including AI-enabled tools
- Detail oriented with strong organizational skills
- Comfortable operating in a rapidly changing environment, where priorities evolve and competing demands require sound judgment, flexibility, and the initiative to take ownership, drive issues to resolution, and move work forward even when the path is not fully defined
- Passion and curiosity for advancing research and innovation that can help patients and caregivers with rare, unmet medical needs
This role is based out of our corporate office in Boston, Massachusetts. Rhythm operates in a hybrid-work model. Candidates applying must be willing and able to be in the Boston office in coordination with their department and business needs. This role may involve some travel.
The expected salary range for this position is $160,000 - $240,000. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, level, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and company performance. This role may be eligible for benefits and other compensation such as restricted stock units.
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 neuroendocrine 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 is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant because of race, creed, color, age, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, veteran status, military status, application for military service, or any other class protected by state or federal law.
Headquartered in Boston, Rhythm is proud to have been named one of the Top Places to Work in Massachusetts.
Company at a glance
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.
Founded2008
Team Size201-500 employees
WorkspaceHybrid
IndustryBiotechnology Research
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Websiterhythmtx.com
LinkedInLinkedIn
Top Benefits
- Restricted stock units
- Annual bonus
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