Director, Field Medical – West Region Leader

Rhythm Pharmaceuticals; Addison (TX); On-site; USD 182,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Restricted stock units

Job summary

Rhythm Pharmaceuticals seeks a Director, Field Medical to lead a team of Medical Science Liaisons across the West Region. Based in Texas (Dallas or Houston), you will coach, develop, and align field medical activities with global Medical Affairs strategy, delivering high-quality scientific engagement and insight generation.

You will partner with Medical Affairs leadership and cross-functional teams to set priorities, recruit and develop talent, and drive launch readiness and advisory activities,

Qualifications

• Advanced scientific or clinical degree required (PharmD, PhD, MD, or DO).
• Experience leading Medical Affairs or Field Medical teams preferred.
• Proven ability to coach, develop, and retain high-performing teams.
• Strong understanding of medical strategy, evidence generation, and insights development.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of MSLs to ensure scientific exchange and stakeholder engagement.
• Partner with Head of Field Medical to execute strategy and align regional priorities.
• Conduct field coaching to enhance scientific capabilities and performance.
• Provide leadership on territory planning and stakeholder engagement strategies.
• Foster collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning across Field Medical.

Skills

People leadership

Scientific communication

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

PharmD/PhD/MD/DO

Job description

Rhythm Pharmaceuticals seeks a Director, Field Medical to lead a team of Medical Science Liaisons across the West Region. Based in Texas (Dallas or Houston), you will coach, develop, and align field medical activities with global Medical Affairs strategy, delivering high-quality scientific engagement and insight generation.

You will partner with Medical Affairs leadership and cross-functional teams to set priorities, recruit and develop talent, and drive launch readiness and advisory activities,