Scientific Affairs Manager – UK & Ireland, Rare Diseases

Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc; West Midlands; Remote; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is seeking a Scientific Affairs Manager (SAM) for the UK & Ireland to advance medical and scientific initiatives in rare MC4R pathway diseases.

You will collaborate with national and international Medical Affairs teams to deliver scientific leadership and compliant medical education across the UK. The SAM will build peer-to-peer relationships with KEEs and stakeholders, support research initiatives, advisory boards, and compliant scientific exchange activities to

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a pharmaceutical, scientific, or medical field (PharmD, PhD, MD).
• 8+ years’ experience within a Medical Science Liaison or similar field facing role with primary emphasis on field based scientific exchange within the biopharmaceutical industry.
• Rare diseases experience is a plus.
• Launch experience is a plus.
• Proven skills to work in a cross-functional team and collaborate with commercial teams.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Scientific Affairs Manager for the UK and as a member of the international Medical Affairs team.
• Be a subject-matter expert for the MC4R pathway diseases and indications.
• Lead development and execution of integrated medical plans and tactics.
• Organize and lead local advisory boards and KEEs meetings.
• Provide medical support for local strategy and commercial collaboration.
• Build and maintain peer-to-peer relationships with external experts.
• Oversee medical projects with clinical partners and research networks.
• Identify knowledge gaps and present non-promotional scientific sessions.
• Ensure compliant medical communications and PV reporting.

Skills

Scientific communication

Stakeholder engagement

Medical affairs

Cross-functional collaboration

Presentation skills

KOL relationship management

Education

Advanced degree in pharmaceutical/medical field

Job description

Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is seeking a Scientific Affairs Manager (SAM) for the UK & Ireland to advance medical and scientific initiatives in rare MC4R pathway diseases.

You will collaborate with national and international Medical Affairs teams to deliver scientific leadership and compliant medical education across the UK. The SAM will build peer-to-peer relationships with KEEs and stakeholders, support research initiatives, advisory boards, and compliant scientific exchange activities to