Medical Director, UK and Ireland

<span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"><b>Company Overview </b></span></span></span></span><br><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><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 recognise 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.</span></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:normal;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Rhythm is seeking an experienced Medical Director responsible for the UK &amp; Ireland, based in the UK. This role is central to shaping and executing scientific, strategic and operational excellence in the region with a strong focus on pre-launch planning, team development and stakeholder engagement.</span></span></span><br><br><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">The ideal candidate will have a sound &#160;medical background, deep scientific insight and strong business acumen. As a qualified ABPI final signatory, they will serve as a subject matter expert and trusted leader, driving Rhythm&#8217;s mission to transform the lives of patients and their families living with rare neuroendocrine diseases.</span></span></span><br><br><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="background:#FFFFFF;"><span style="color:#000000;">Reporting to the General Manager for the UK &amp; Ireland you will collaborate closely with the commercial and International Medical Affairs team.</span></span></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 style="margin-left:32px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="vertical-align:baseline;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Provide scientific and medical expertise and support and serve as a subject matter expert</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:32px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="vertical-align:baseline;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Build, lead and develop the UK &amp; Ireland medical team, building and managing the UK infield Scientific Affairs Managers (SAM) team </span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:32px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="vertical-align:baseline;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Foster excellence and establish high standards in scientific and medical competence, value-based customer interaction, and project execution amongst the SAM team &#8211; set up and implement training/coaching measures as needed</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:32px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="vertical-align:baseline;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Develop individual strengths of all team members to shape a high-performing team </span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:32px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="vertical-align:baseline;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Collaborate closely with the GM, local Marketing &amp; Sales teams and the International Medical, Regulatory, Market Access and Legal teams to align on the UK &amp; Ireland business plan, leveraging analytics, best practices and KPIs &#160;</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:32px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="vertical-align:baseline;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Develop and execute a highly efficient integrated Medical Affairs strategy for the UK &amp; Ireland aligned with organizational objectives</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:32px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="vertical-align:baseline;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Act as the UK &amp; Ireland final medical signatory, ensuring high standards of medical governance and compliance</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:32px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="vertical-align:baseline;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Navigate the market access landscape and liaise effectively with NICE and NCPE</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:32px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="vertical-align:baseline;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Foster relationships with leading Principal Investigators and External Experts, and relevant medical societies &amp; patient organisations, thereby representing Rhythm and strengthening its reputation in its therapeutic areas</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:32px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="vertical-align:baseline;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Identify education gaps or unmet needs within the health care provider community and lead initiatives to address them through scientific exchange and educational campaigns</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:32px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="vertical-align:baseline;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Work closely with internal stakeholders across the product development lifecycle to influence clinical trial study design and identify, inform, and deliver on needs for post-marketing clinical trials and registries</span></span></span></span></li></ul><br><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"><b>Qualifications and Skills</b></span></span></span><ul><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">A doctor qualified to work in the UK with a Diploma in Pharmaceutical Medicine</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Preferred 8-10+&#160;years&#8217; experience in the biotech and/or pharmaceutical industry</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">5+ years leadership experience</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Preferred experience in Endocrinology, Genetics, Internal Medicine, or Paediatrics</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Rare Diseases knowledge is a plus</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Pre-launch and launch experience is a plus</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="vertical-align:baseline;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Track record in leading strategic medical projects and best-in-class tactical execution, as well as in customer interaction </span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="vertical-align:baseline;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Ability to understand and effectively communicate scientific and medical data results and information to internal and external stakeholders</span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="background:#FFFFFF;"><span style="color:#000000;">Excellent communication and presentation skills </span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="vertical-align:baseline;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Proven ability to work in a team environment and build solid working relationships within commercial and other functions nationally and internationally</span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="background:#FFFFFF;"><span style="color:#000000;">Demonstrate in-depth understanding of drug development and local regulations relating to promotional activities</span></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><br><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">This role will be home-office based. Candidates applying must be located in a centralized UK location and have easy access to transportation and airports.</span></span></span><br><br><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"><b><i><span style="font-size:10pt;">More about Rhythm</span></i></b><i> </i></span></span></span></span><br><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"><i><span style="font-size:10pt;">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.&#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></i></span></span></span><br><br><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"><i><span style="font-size:10pt;">At Rhythm our core values are:</span></i></span></span></span><ul><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"><i><span style="font-size:10pt;">We are committed to advancing scientific understanding to improve patients&#8217; lives</span></i></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"><i><span style="font-size:10pt;">We are inspired to tackle tough challenges and have the courage to ask bold questions</span></i></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"><i><span style="font-size:10pt;">We are eager to learn and adapt</span></i></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"><i><span style="font-size:10pt;">We believe collaboration and ownership are foundational for our success</span></i></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"><i><span style="font-size:10pt;">We value the unique contribution each individual brings to furthering our mission</span></i></span></span></span></li></ul>