Director, IT Business Partner AI & Analytics

<span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Company Overview</span></b></span></span></span><br><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">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 adapt, learn, and our tenacity to overcome barriers, together.</span></span></span></span></span><br><br><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Opportunity Overview</span></b></span></span></span><br><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Reporting to the </span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Senior VP, Head of Information Technology and Data Security</span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">, this position is responsible for our AI strategy, innovation and value creation in the enterprise. &#160;The role is focused on driving AI transformation, improving enterprise AI literacy, creating AI strategies and evolving AI capabilities, overall data strategies and transformation, implementing appropriate operating models, and implementing governance practices that reduce risk and increase business value. </span></span></span></span><br><br><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Responsibilities and Duties:</span></b></span></span></span><ul><li style="margin-left:32px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;">Establishes an AI and data strategy and organization that aligns with the company&#8217;s overarching </span></span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">enterprise <span style="color:#000000;">vision, including goal setting and measuring AI initiatives.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:32px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="border:none 1pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;padding:0in;">Work closely with all functional and regional leaders to understand our business and shape our artificial intelligence strategy to a</span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;">ccelerate AI-driven innovation and transformation.&#160; This includes groups such as the Executive Leadership Team, AI Working Committee and the Senior Management Team.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:32px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="border:none 1pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;padding:0in;">Work closely with all functional and regional leaders to understand and shape our data analytics strategy especially in areas where no data analytics capability currently exists.</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:32px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Fosters collaboration and bridges departmental gaps to develop cross-organizational and functional alignment in accordance with the enterprise AI vision. Establishes an internal and external AI ecosystem, building working relationships with vendors, partners and other external stakeholders.</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:32px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;">Defines the operating model and delivery capabilities for AI initiatives, overseeing the development and execution of advanced AI products and solutions, ensuring their scalable and seamless integration across the organization.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:32px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="border:none 1pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;padding:0in;">Create a consistent innovation pipeline and foster an innovation culture, identifying opportunities that grow business opportunities, capabilities and solutions in the scope defined.</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:32px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="border:none 1pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;padding:0in;">Oversees the AI technology stack and makes recommendations for cross functional technology tools and platforms.</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:32px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Manages the AI portfolio and budget for AI initiatives, overseeing the allocation of resources for AI.</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:32px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Evolve AI policies and governance programs to address AI&#8217;s regulatory and compliance requirements.</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:32px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;">Fosters and cultivates AI literacy across the enterprise, leading transformation efforts and developing change management programs.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:32px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="border:none 1pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;padding:0in;">Empower data analytics at an enterprise level, enabling Rhythm leadership further visibility and insights when assessing company performance</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:32px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="border:none 1pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;padding:0in;">Acts as thought leader and subject matter expert on emerging AI &amp; Analytics trends and technologies.&#160; </span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:32px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="border:none 1pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;padding:0in;">Be able to work in a &#8216;hands on&#8217; capacity as needed and appropriate</span></span></span></span></li></ul><br><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><b><span style="border:none 1pt;background:#FFFFFF;padding:0in;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#404040;">Qualifications and Skills:</span></span></span></b></span></span></span><ul><li style="margin-left:32px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="border:none 1pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;padding:0in;">10+ years&#8217; experience working in information technology business application functions</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:32px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="border:none 1pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;padding:0in;">5+ years&#8217; experience as of active IT Business Partner for business functional areas &#8211; experience in Life Sciences is a plus</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:32px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="border:none 1pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;padding:0in;">5+ years&#8217; experience of data analytics in information-intensive industries or digitally advanced enterprises; Life Sciences experiences are a plus.</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:32px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="border:none 1pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;padding:0in;">3+ years of AI experience in information-intensive industries or digitally advanced enterprises; Life Sciences experiences are a plus</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:32px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Experience fostering enterprise<span style="color:#000000;"> change and </span>leading<span style="color:#000000;"> technology-led transformation programs</span>.</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:32px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="border:none 1pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;padding:0in;">Experience working in collaboration with Senior Leadership levels </span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:32px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="border:none 1pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;padding:0in;">Ability to work independently and have strong ability to influence outcomes </span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:32px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="border:none 1pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;padding:0in;">Strong vendor management skills; experience and knowledge of available vendors in the IT space</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:32px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="border:none 1pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;padding:0in;">Strong experience in customer communications to ensure alignment of priorities and activities</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:32px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="border:none 1pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;padding:0in;">Experience in people management is required in managing vendors/contractors and potentially employees as Rhythm grows. </span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:32px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="border:none 1pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;padding:0in;">Broad, state-of-the-art technology awareness that can be applied creatively to business problems and opportunities</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:32px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="border:none 1pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;padding:0in;">Expertise in investigating, negotiating and selecting outside services and technology</span></span></span></span></li></ul><br><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="background:#FFFFFF;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="background:#FFFFFF;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#0070c0;">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.</span></span></span></span></i><i><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#0070c0;"> <span style="background:#FFFFFF;">This role may involve&#160;some travel.</span></span></span></span></i></span></span></span><br><br><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="background:#FFFFFF;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="background:#FFFFFF;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#0070c0;">The expected salary range for this position is $182,000-$275,000. 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.</span></span></span></span></i></span></span></span><br><br><br><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><b><i><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">More about Rhythm </span></span></i></b><br><i><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;">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.</span></span></span></i><i><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">&#160; Our team is passionate about&#160;expanding access to reach more patients and developing novel therapies for other rare neuroendocrine diseases, including congenital hyperinsulinism. </span></span></i></span></span></span><br><br><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><i><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">At Rhythm our core values are:</span></span></i></span></span></span><ul><li style="text-align:justify;margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><i><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">We are committed to advancing scientific understanding to improve patients&#8217; lives</span></span></i></span></span></span></li><li style="text-align:justify;margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><i><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">We are inspired to tackle tough challenges and have the courage to ask bold questions</span></span></i></span></span></span></li><li style="text-align:justify;margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><i><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">We are eager to learn and adapt</span></span></i></span></span></span></li><li style="text-align:justify;margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><i><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">We believe collaboration and ownership are foundational for our success</span></span></i></span></span></span></li><li style="text-align:justify;margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><i><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">We value the unique contribution each individual brings to furthering our mission</span></span></i></span></span></span></li></ul><br><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><i><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">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. </span></span></i></span></span></span><br><br><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><i><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Headquartered in Boston, Rhythm is proud to have been named one of the </span></span></i><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.bostonglobe.com/magazine/top-places-work/2023/" style="color:#467886;text-decoration:underline;"><i><span style="font-size:10pt;">Top Places to Work</span></i></a></span><i><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"> in Massachusetts.</span></span></i></span></span></span><br>&#160;