Scientific Affairs Manager, UK - Midlands and North

Rhythm Pharmaceuticals Inc.; England; Remote; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Rhythm Pharmaceuticals Inc. in the UK & Ireland is seeking a Scientific Affairs Manager to lead medical and scientific initiatives for rare MC4R pathway diseases, collaborating with national and international Medical Affairs to ensure compliance and scientific integrity.

You will build peer-to-peer relationships with KEEs and stakeholders, support research initiatives and advisory boards, and contribute to integrated tactical plans, while working with Drug Safety, Market Access and Commercial

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years in Medical Science Liaison or similar field.
• Experience with MC4R pathway diseases is preferred.
• Rare diseases launch experience is a plus.
• Proven cross-functional collaboration across clinical, safety and commercial.

Responsibilities

• Lead as SAM for UK and as a member of the international Medical Affairs team.
• Be a subject‑matter expert for MC4R pathway diseases and indications.
• Contribute to development and implementation of integrated strategic plans and tactics.
• Organize and lead local advisory boards and Key External Expert meetings.
• Provide medical support for local strategy implementation.
• Collaborate with Drug Safety, Market Access, and Commercial teams.
• Monitor Rhythm clinical trials taking place in the UK and follow up as needed.
• Identify knowledge gaps and organize non-promotional scientific presentations.

Skills

Communication

Cross-Functional

Presentation skills

Strategic planning

Self-starter

UK healthcare

KOL engagement

Education

PharmD/PhD/MD

Job description

Company Overview Rhythm is a global, commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company committed to transforming the lives of patients living with rare neuroendocrine diseases. We develop medicines for previously untreatable or undertreated diseases. 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.

Company Overview Rhythm is a global, commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company committed to transforming the lives of patients living with rare neuroendocrine diseases. We develop medicines for previously untreatable or undertreated diseases. 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.

Job Summary

As a member of the Rhythm UK & Ireland team, you will focus on advancing medical and scientific initiatives in rare MC4R pathway diseases. In close collaboration with the national and international Medical Affairs teams, the Scientific Affairs Manager (SAM) will provide scientific and medical leadership and support for the implementation of integrated tactical and engagement plans, while upholding the highest standards of compliance and scientific integrity in the UK. He/she will be responsible for building peer to peer relationships with Key External Experts (KEEs) and other stakeholders to deliver clinical, scientific, and medical education. The SAM will support research initiatives, advisory boards, and other compliant scientific exchange activities to support the integrated strategic and tactical plan and the Medical Affairs’ tactics.

Responsibilities And Duties

• 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 our indications.
• Contribute to the development and implement of the integrated strategic and tactical plan with focus on the medical and scientific projects and tactics.
• Organize and lead local advisory boards and Key External Expert meetings to gain insights, foster scientific exchange and support the local strategy.
• Provide medical support for the implementation of the local strategy.
• Build and maintain peer‑to‑peer relationships with external experts and stakeholders, delivering clinical, scientific, and medical education.
• Oversee and initiate medical projects in collaboration with clinical partners and research networks.
• Identify stakeholder and provide insights for future clinical developments and play a key role in the pre‑launch and launch phase for these new developments.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of scientific communication plans and medical information materials, ensuring compliance with local regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate closely with Drug Safety, Market Access, and Commercial.
• Collaborate with the clinical team and monitor all Rhythm clinical trials taking place in the UK and follow up where necessary.
• Identify knowledge gaps among healthcare professionals and organize non‑promotional scientific presentations.
• Participate in local medical and cross‑functional projects and initiatives.
• Ensure effective and compliant communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Support the commercial team and HCPs with knowledge building around the efficacy and safety of setmelanotide, including AE/PV reporting.
• Play a pivotal role in establishing appropriate multidisciplinary care including patient support programs.
• Play a pivotal role in identifying hurdles and solutions in order to optimize patient identification and referral pathways.
• Respond to unsolicited requests for medical information in a timely manner. Ensure that an accurate and fair‑balanced response is provided.

Qualifications and Skills

• Advanced degree in a pharmaceutical, scientific, or medical field (PharmD, PhD, MD)
• 8 or more years’ experience within a Medical Science Liaison or similar field facing role with primary emphasis on field based scientific exchange within the biopharmaceutical industry. Relevant pharmaceutical and clinical/therapeutic experience also a consideration
• Rare diseases experience is a plus
• Launch experience is a plus
• Proven skills and ability to work in a cross‑functional team without silos
• Cross‑functional mindset focused on a seamless collaboration with the commercial team
• Not accepting the status quo, working with a sense of urgency to deliver results
• Self‑starter mentality who feels comfortable to work in a fast paced environment
• Excellent communication skills and scientific acumen when presenting clinical, disease state information to a variety of audiences
• Demonstrates knowledge of regional/local specific healthcare systems, the evolving medical landscape, reimbursement and industry trends.

This role will be home‑office based. Candidates applying must be based in a centralized UK location and have easy access to transportation and airports.

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 neuroendocrine 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

Inherent in our core values is the commitment to act ethically and with integrity in all we do.