General Manager, Germany, Switzerland, Austria

<span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Company Overview </span></b></span></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><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Opportunity Overview</span></b></span></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;">Reporting to the EVP, Head of International, the General Manager plays a pivotal role in Rhythm&#8217;s global expansion by leading strategy and operations within a designated territory. This role is responsible for driving business success across Germany, Switzerland, and Austria (GSA), ensuring alignment with global and international objectives while tailoring approaches to local market dynamics.</span></span></span></span></span><br><br><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Responsibilities and Duties</span></b></span></span></span></span><ul><li><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;font-size:11pt;">Own the strategic direction and operational execution for the GSA region, including full P&amp;L accountability and cross-functional coordination</span></li><li style="list-style-type:none;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="vertical-align:baseline;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="border:none 1pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;padding:0in;">Lead development and implementation of local launch plans that align with global and international strategies and tactics</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="vertical-align:baseline;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="border:none 1pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;padding:0in;">Develop and implement local reimbursement strategy; lead pricing negotiations with local payors</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="vertical-align:baseline;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="border:none 1pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;padding:0in;">Build and sustain high-trust relationships with healthcare professionals, external experts, patient organizations, policymakers, payors, regulators, and industry associations</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="vertical-align:baseline;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Provide both strategic and hands-on leadership to drive performance and adaptability in a dynamic environment</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="vertical-align:baseline;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="border:none 1pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;padding:0in;">Contribute to the organization&#8217;s overall strategy and provide timely insights to senior leadership on opportunities, challenges, risks, and adjust country plans as needed</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="vertical-align:baseline;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Foster a collaborative and high-performing culture within the international team and serve as a key integrator with global functions</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="vertical-align:baseline;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Ensure adherence to local laws, ethical standards, and corporate compliance policies while optimizing resource utilization</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="vertical-align:baseline;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Exemplifies Rhythm&#8217;s values: </span></span></span></span></span></span><ul><li><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="vertical-align:baseline;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Committed to advancing scientific understanding to improve patients&#8217; lives</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="vertical-align:baseline;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Inspired to tackle tough challenges and have the courage to ask bold questions</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="vertical-align:baseline;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Eager to learn and adapt</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="vertical-align:baseline;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Collaboration and ownership are foundational for Rhythm&#8217;s success</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="vertical-align:baseline;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">The unique contribution each individual brings to furthering our mission</span></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul></li></ul><br><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Qualifications and Skills</span></b></span></span></span></span><ul><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="vertical-align:baseline;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Relevant academic degree in life sciences, business, or a related field</span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="vertical-align:baseline;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="border:none 1pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;padding:0in;">Minimum of 12+ years of progressive experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry, including at least 3 years as a country/business lead in Germany with a proven track record of success</span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="vertical-align:baseline;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Demonstrated ability to lead and scale national organizations, fostering high performance and sustainable growth</span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="vertical-align:baseline;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="border:none 1pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;padding:0in;">Strong history of successful market access (price and reimbursement) negotiations in the GSA region</span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="vertical-align:baseline;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Experience in leading and executing successful product launches in complex healthcare environments</span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="vertical-align:baseline;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with government stakeholders, payors, policymakers, agencies, external experts and patient associations</span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="vertical-align:baseline;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="background:#FFFFFF;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;">Experience in rare diseases and/or high value medicine is highly preferred</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="vertical-align:baseline;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="background:#FFFFFF;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;">Challenges the status quo and operates with a sense of urgency to deliver impactful results</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="vertical-align:baseline;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="background:#FFFFFF;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;">Excellent communication and presentation skills - fluent in local language for the market and in verbal and written English</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="vertical-align:baseline;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Commercial acumen and financially savvy</span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="vertical-align:baseline;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">High ethical standards, a collaborative mindset, and a hands-on approach to leadership</span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="vertical-align:baseline;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Innovative and creative</span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><div style="margin-left:8px;"><br><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><i><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#156082;">This role will be home-office based. Candidates applying must be located in a centralized German location and have easy access to transportation and airports.</span></span></i></span></span></span></span><br>&#160;