Medical Director, UK and Ireland

Company OverviewRhythm 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 recognise 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 OverviewRhythm is seeking an experienced Medical Director responsible for the UK and Ireland, based in the UK. This role is central to shaping and executing scientific, strategic and operational excellence in the region with a strong focus on pre-launch planning, team development and stakeholder engagement.

The ideal candidate will have a sound medical background, deep scientific insight and strong business acumen. As a qualified ABPI final signatory, they will serve as a subject matter expert and trusted leader, driving Rhythm’s mission to transform the lives of patients and their families living with rare neuroendocrine diseases.

Reporting to the General Manager for the UK and Ireland you will collaborate closely with the commercial and International Medical Affairs team.

Responsibilities and Duties

Provide scientific and medical expertise and support and serve as a subject matter expert

Build, lead and develop the UK and Ireland medical team, building and managing the UK infield Scientific Affairs Managers (SAM) team

Foster excellence and establish high standards in scientific and medical competence, value-based customer interaction, and project execution amongst the SAM team – set up and implement training/coaching measures as needed

Develop individual strengths of all team members to shape a high-performing team

Collaborate closely with the GM, local Marketing and Sales teams and the International Medical, Regulatory, Market Access and Legal teams to align on the UK and Ireland business plan, leveraging analytics, best practices and KPIs

Develop and execute a highly efficient integrated Medical Affairs strategy for the UK and Ireland aligned with organizational objectives

Act as the UK and Ireland final medical signatory, ensuring high standards of medical governance and compliance

Navigate the market access landscape and liaise effectively with NICE and NCPE

Foster relationships with leading Principal Investigators and External Experts, and relevant medical societies and patient organisations, thereby representing Rhythm and strengthening its reputation in its therapeutic areas

Identify education gaps or unmet needs within the health care provider community and lead initiatives to address them through scientific exchange and educational campaigns

Work closely with internal stakeholders across the product development lifecycle to influence clinical trial study design and identify, inform, and deliver on needs for post-marketing clinical trials and registries

Qualifications and Skills

A doctor qualified to work in the UK with a Diploma in Pharmaceutical Medicine

Preferred 8-10+years’ experience in the biotech and/or pharmaceutical industry

5+ years leadership experience

Preferred experience in Endocrinology, Genetics, Internal Medicine, or Paediatrics

Rare Diseases knowledge is a plus

Pre-launch and launch experience is a plus

Track record in leading strategic medical projects and best-in-class tactical execution, as well as in customer interaction

Ability to understand and effectively communicate scientific and medical data results and information to internal and external stakeholders

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Proven ability to work in a team environment and build solid working relationships within commercial and other functions nationally and internationally

Demonstrate in-depth understanding of drug development and local regulations relating to promotional activities

This role will be home-office based. Candidates applying must be located in a centralized UK location and have easy access to transportation and airports.

More about RhythmWe 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

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