Senior Medical Communications Writer — Rare Diseases Specialist

Rhythm Pharmaceuticals Inc.; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

Rhythm Pharmaceuticals Inc. is seeking a Senior Medical Communications Writer for the Medical Affairs, North America team based in Boston.

You will research, write, and edit scientific publications and communications materials advancing understanding of rare MC4R pathway diseases, partnering with Medical Affairs NA, Global Scientific Communications, Value & Evidence, and external authors. This role is based in our Boston office with a hybrid work model; some travel may be required.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in scientific discipline preferred; advanced degree is a plus.
• 6+ years in medical publications, medical affairs and project management.
• Experience in obesity or rare diseases preferred.
• Proven scientific writing with peer‑reviewed publications.
• Understanding of drug development, clinical research, study design, biostatistics, pharmacology, and medical terminology.
• Exceptional collaboration and communication; able to work with internal/external authors.
• Proficiency with literature databases, EndNote, MS Office, and iEnvision.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Attention to detail and scientific quality; able to multitask in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Draft, edit, and coordinate manuscripts, abstracts, posters, review articles, proceedings papers and presentations
• Manage publication projects from concept to publication, ensuring timelines and quality
• Support congress planning and execution including abstract submissions and poster development
• Participate in publication planning and implement dissemination plans
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners for scientific alignment and dissemination
• Ensure compliance with GPP, ICMJE, policies and industry standards

Skills

Scientific writing

Publication planning

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

GPP/ICMJE knowledge

EndNote

iEnvision

Microsoft Office

Discipline knowledge

Education

BS/BA in scientific discipline

Advanced degree

Tools

EndNote

iEnvision

Microsoft Office

Job description

Rhythm Pharmaceuticals Inc. is seeking a Senior Medical Communications Writer for the Medical Affairs, North America team based in Boston.

You will research, write, and edit scientific publications and communications materials advancing understanding of rare MC4R pathway diseases, partnering with Medical Affairs NA, Global Scientific Communications, Value & Evidence, and external authors. This role is based in our Boston office with a hybrid work model; some travel may be required.