Director, Revenue Forecasting and Commercial Performance (North America)

<span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"><b>Company Overview </b></span></span></span><br><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><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><br><br><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"><b>Opportunity Overview</b></span></span></span><br><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Reporting to the Head of Business Insights and Analytics for the North American region Rhythm Pharmaceuticals is seeking a strategic and experienced Director of Revenue Forecasting and Commercial Performance for our rare disease portfolio. The role is to serve as the primary analytics partner for the region for all aspects of financial performance from revenue to operating expenses.&#160; This role is pivotal in developing robust, data-driven forecasts, scenario planning, analyzing commercial performance, providing ongoing P&amp;L visibility to leadership, and supplementing analytics to support the commercial success of IMCIVREE in current and future approved indications. This role will also have a secondary reporting relationship with the Vice President of Financial Planning and Analysis. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in pharmaceutical revenue forecasting, finance, P&amp;L reconciliation, analytics, and a strong understanding of rare disease markets, and a collaborative mindset to work across multiple teams including Commercial, Finance, and Medical.</span></span></span><br><br><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"><b>Responsibilities and Duties</b></span></span></span><ul><li class="MsoListBulletCxSpFirst"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Own and lead U.S. and Canadian revenue forecasts for current and future indications and products</span></span></span></li></ul><ul><li class="MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:56px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Lead annual, quarterly and rolling forecasts for revenue, patient projections, and product uptake across the U.S. and Canada for Rhythm&#8217;s approved and future rare disease indications.</span></span></span></li><li class="MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:56px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Build and refine complex forecast models incorporating epidemiology data, primary and secondary data, market research, and competitive intelligence.</span></span></span></li><li class="MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:56px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Drive continuous improvements in forecasting methodology, tools, and processes, leveraging advanced simulation models and sensitivity analyses &#160;to drive accuracy and stakeholder buy-in.</span></span></span></li><li class="MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:56px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Present forecast assumptions, risks, and opportunities in well-structured presentations to support alignment and presentation to senior leadership.</span></span></span></li><li class="MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:56px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Liaise with International organization to ensure general consistency in forecast approach, where appropriate.</span></span></span></li><li class="MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:56px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Stay current with competitive landscape and emerging market dynamics within rare diseases to inform forecast adjustments. </span></span></span></li><li class="MsoListBulletCxSpLast" style="margin-left:56px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Support strategic planning, new indication launches, and business development initiatives through scenario modeling and strategic forecasting.</span></span></span></li></ul><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Drive the Financial Performance Management process for North America</span></span></span><ul><li class="MsoListBulletCxSpFirst" style="margin-left:56px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Operating Expense Budgeting &amp; Forecasting</span></span></span><ul style="list-style-type:circle;"><li class="MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;">Deliver financial and operational support for planning, budgeting, accruals, and forecasting activities to the North America region and department leaders on both monthly and quarterly cycles.</span> Ensure active engagement of participants within appropriate timelines and adherence to corporate budget guidance and targets.</span></span></span></li></ul></li><li class="MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:56px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Be the subject matter expert of the financial planning tool (Adaptive) for North American team</span></span></span></li><li class="MsoListBulletCxSpLast" style="margin-left:56px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Financial Performance Management</span></span></span><ul><li style="list-style-type:none;"><ul style="list-style-type:circle;"><li><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;">Track and communicate actual results compared to budget and forecast to North America Leadership team, identifying trends and recommending actions to improve results</span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;">Ensure budgetary compliance through actual variance analyses, vendor dashboard reviews, and purchase order review and management</span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;">Development and enhancement of standard financial reports for monthly and quarterly reviews with North American Leadership</span></span></span></span></li></ul></li></ul></li></ul><div class="MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Additional Business Insights and Analytics support</span></span></span>