Director, Registry Operations

Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc; London; Remote; NOK 1,191,000 - 1,788,000; Full time

Job summary

A global biopharmaceutical company is seeking a Director for Registry Operations to oversee the development of registers for Bardet Biedl Syndrome and Hypothalamic Obesity. The ideal candidate should have a strong project management background, 10+ years of relevant experience, and expertise in healthcare data governance. Key responsibilities include implementing governance structures and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders. This role requires fluent English, and offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in the field of rare diseases.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience.
• Strong background in clinical registries and healthcare databases.
• Experience in regulatory and legal aspects of healthcare data management.

Responsibilities

• Establish and implement governance structure for the registers.
• Work with Legal to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Define success metrics and oversee strategic direction.

Skills

Project management skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Healthcare data governance expertise

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Business Administration, Science or related field

Job description

Amsterdam or Paris or London, Netherlands

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
The Director, Registry Operations will oversee the development and implementation of registers for Bardet Biedl Syndrome (BBS) and Hypothalamic Obesity (HO), ensuring their strategic design, operational efficiency and long term sustainability. This role requires strong project management skills, cross-functional collaboration acumen, and expertise in healthcare data governance. The Director, Registry Operations will work closely with internal stakeholders, external vendors, regulatory bodies, and external experts to create and maintain robust registers that will support clinical insights, evidence generation, research initiatives and publication plans.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Establish and implement the governance structure for the registers, ensuring compliance with all relevant legal and regulatory frameworks.
• Work in close collaboration with the Legal team to guarantee alignment with national and international legislations.
• Define success metrics and oversee the register's long-term strategic direction.
• Lead discussions with external experts (EEs), Medical, and Market Access teams to design optimal Case Report Forms (CRFs) tailored to disease indications.
• Partner with the selected vendor to build a secure, scalable, and user-friendly register platform that meets industry standards.
• Conduct regular audits of platform functionality, ensuring data integrity and seamless integration with relevant systems.
• Lead and coordinate meetings with internal and external stakeholders involved in the project.
• Provide ongoing support to the Operational Committee in managing the day-to-day operations of the registers.
• Assist in setting up local registries that will contribute to the registers.
• Monitor data entry, integrity, and analytics to ensure accuracy and reliability.
• Support the development of a three-year publication plan, ensuring key findings from the registers contribute to scientific literature and healthcare advancements.
• Collaborate with research teams to develop insights and drive evidence generation initiatives.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Business Administration, Science, or a related field
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience
• Strong background in clinical registries, healthcare databases, or real-world evidence projects.
• Experience in regulatory and legal aspects of healthcare data management.
• Proven track record of managing external vendors and technology implementation.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.
• Familiarity with clinical research methodologies
• Fluent in English

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.

Our Core Values

• 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