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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 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 learn, adapt, and our tenacity to overcome barriers, together.

Opportunity Overview
As a member of the Rhythm Italy field-based team, you will be working within the field of rare MC4R pathway diseases. As the Hospital Affairs Lead (HAL), you will own sales responsibility for our product in Italy across its approved indications, work collaboratively within the National and International team to lead the sales strategy and serve as a trusted commercial partner to external experts and decision makers through scientific expertise, project management, network formation and service offerings.

Responsibilities and Duties

Have regional sales responsibility for our product
Develop strong partnerships with key external experts, payers and multidisciplinary stakeholders
Deliver growth in line with expectations for the Italian business
Support development and expansion of comprehensive care programs and patient support programs
Facilitate referral pathways between peripheral sites and prescribing centers
Lead an omnichannel customer approach relevant for customer segmentation and individual customer preferences/objectives
Accountable for using CRM system for business planning
Challenge current practice to deliver the best outcomes for patients
Be able to discuss benefits of clinical data to improve the lives of patients (in line with approved indications), creating strong product advocacy
Identify and input into key projects as part of project team, e.g. national meetings
Collect and share customer and environmental insights to deliver optimal patient management
Lead or support regional and national conferences and best in class local educational meetings
Regularly perform market, customer & competitor observation
Ensure adherence with compliance, ethics, and general law
Lead the planning (i.e. account plans), tracking and reporting process for the territory

Qualifications and Skills

Academic degree (science or economy), MBA, PharmD or PhD is a plus
At least 5 years sales experience with a documented tangible track record in pharma/biotech industry in Italy
Orphan/specialty experience preferred
Experience with building and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders (HCPs, specialist nurses, hospital pharmacists, payors, multi-disciplinary teams)
Sound experience in facilitating referral pathways
Proven experience with successful launches
Experience and track record in use of IT based/virtual customer interaction and promotional tools
Experience in site specific project management
Commercial acumen and financially savvy
Ability to identify opportunities, manage complexity and priorities and liaise, influence internally to ‘make it happen’ whilst being comfortable working with uncertainty
Not accepting the status quo, working with a sense of urgency to deliver results
Self-starter mentality who feels comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
Cross-functional mindset focused on a seamless collaboration with the medical tandem partner
Strong team player with a can-do mentality fostering integrity and a collaborative approach
Excellent communication and presentation skills - fluent in Italian and in verbal and written English

This role is field-based in Italy. Candidates applying must be willing and able to travel frequently.

The expected salary range for this position is € 80 000 – € 115 000. 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.

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 melanocortin-4 receptor (MC4R) pathway 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

Hospital Affairs Lead - Italy (North East)

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