Rare Disease Sales - Area Development Manager (Columbus

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 are committed to meaningful engagement with healthcare providers and patients and their families. Our commercial product is currently FDA-approved for two indications, and we have recently reported top line results from a Phase 3 trial in a new disease area. 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 adapt, learn, and our tenacity to overcome barriers, together.

Opportunity Overview

This role is ideal for experienced sales professionals who are agile, flexible, and able to navigate an evolving role while being passionate about Rhythms’ mission and vision.

In Stage 1, you will play an integral role providing disease education for acquired Hypothalamic Obesity (HO) to a targeted physician community.

In Stage 2, upon a potential expanded product indication, you would transition to a Territory Manager (sales role), with responsibility for all approved indications.

In Stage 1, this position will report to the National Director, ADMs, and in Stage 2, will transition to report to a U.S. Field Sales Director.

Responsibilities and Duties

Execute disease education to target HCPs in alignment with company priorities and direction.

Develop strong relationships with experts and target specialists in assigned geography, ensuring delivery of clinically focused messages.

Collaborate and coordinate with key field-based stakeholders to reactively address customer needs related to Rhythm’s genetic testing program.

Collaborate with marketing teams on the development of collateral to support customer needs and the teams’ activities.

Support marketing driven educational webinars.

Participate and help lead initiatives to support disease education such as industry related congresses, local and regional meetings, and medical conferences.

Ensure accurate capture and reporting of data in the CRM.

Engage in ongoing training to improve skills and optimize execution to meet yearly objectives.

Maximize budget allocated to the geographic territory to support execution of strategies and tactics to achieve business goals.

Accomplish all corporate and administrative responsibilities with high levels of commitment and efficiency, including Healthcare Compliance training, expense reports and other assignments by established deadlines.

Qualifications and Skills

BS/BA degree in science or business preferred.

6+ years of specialty pharmaceutical and/or biotech sales experience

Rare disease experience strongly preferred and launch experience preferred

Proven track record of consistent performance in complex markets with diverse customer segments

Ability to have a high command of scientific data and to communicate it effectively to different audiences

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with strong productive engagement of customers utilizing active listening

Self-motivated, highly energetic individual with the ability to adapt and thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment

Proven ability to thrive in a collaborative and accountable culture to reach common goals

Strong critical thinking skills with a solution-oriented mindset

Strong organizational and operational skills, with attention to detail and sound business judgment

Strong understanding of healthcare regulatory and enforcement environments

Ability to travel up to 80% as necessary

This role is field-based. 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 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.

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