Senior Publications Manager

Rhythm Pharmaceuticals Inc.; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid-work model

Benefits package

Discretionary annual bonus

RSUs

Job summary

Rhythm Pharmaceuticals Inc. in Boston is seeking a Publication Operations professional to coordinate and manage publication activities across the integrated plan. You will partner with internal teams, external authors, and vendors to ensure timely execution and compliance with SOPs and guidelines.

The role emphasizes operational leadership, cross-functional alignment, and tracking via iEnvision, with potential travel and a hybrid work arrangement in a corporate Boston office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific or healthcare-related field is required; advanced degree is a plus.
• 5+ years in scientific publications, medical communications, or related publication operations.
• Experience managing complex publication projects from planning through submission.
• Experience with manuscript and congress submission processes and related materials.
• Ability to coordinate activities across cross-functional teams, authors, and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operational management of publication activities, timelines, milestones, risks, and communications.
• Coordinate publication workstreams with internal teams, external authors, and vendors for timely execution.
• Manage publication development and submission activities, including documentation and disclosures.
• Oversee publication vendor workflows to meet quality standards and budgets.
• Draft and coordinate communications, meeting materials, and status reports for stakeholders.
• Maintain publication records and ensure compliance with SOPs and guidelines.
• Identify challenges and implement process improvements for planning and execution.
• Support congress-related activities, including tracking acceptance notices and materials.

Skills

Publication operations

Project management

Cross-functional coordination

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in science/healthcare

Tools

iEnvision

Microsoft Office

Publication management systems

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.

Opportunity Overview

The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating and managing publication activities that support the successful execution of an integrated publication plan, reporting to the Head of Global Publications but also supporting publication colleagues in North American Medical and International Medical. This individual will serve as a key operational partner, ensuring publication projects progress efficiently, stakeholders remain aligned, and deliverables are completed in accordance with established timelines, processes, and publication standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operational management of publication activities, overseeing timelines, deliverables, milestones, risks, and project communications across the publication plan.
• Serve as the primary coordinator for publication workstreams, partnering with internal team members, external authors, and vendors to ensure alignment, accountability, and timely execution of publication objectives.
• Manage publication development and submission activities, including coordination of required documentation, author information and agreements, disclosures, approvals, submission materials, tracking of publication milestones through completion, and coordinated, cross-department use of publication tracking tools (iEnvision).
• Oversee publication vendor workflows, ensuring deliverables meet established quality standards, project milestones, and budgetary targets.
• Draft and coordinate professional communications, meeting materials, status reports, and follow-up actions to support efficient collaboration and decision-making among stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate publication records and documentation while ensuring quality, consistency, and compliance with internal processes, SOPs, and applicable publication standards.
• Identify operational challenges, anticipate potential delays, and implement process improvements and solutions that improve publication planning, execution, and overall team effectiveness.
• Support congress related publication activities, including tracking acceptance notices, coordinating presentation materials, and organizing publication metrics reporting.

Qualifications And Experience

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific or healthcare-related field required; advanced degree (e.g. MS, MPH, PhD, or PharmD) a plus.
• 5+ years of experience in scientific publications, medical communications, publication operations, project management (ideally within medical affairs/medical communications/publications), or a related function within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
• Strong understanding of the scientific publication process with demonstrated success managing complex publication projects from planning through submission.
• Demonstrated experience supporting and executing integrated publication plans and managing publication deliverables, including manuscripts, abstracts, posters, oral presentations, and related publication activities.
• Required experience with manuscript and congress submission processes, including preparation of submission materials, management of submission requirements, and use of journal and congress submission systems.
• Strong ability to coordinate activities across cross-functional team members, external authors, and vendors while maintaining project momentum and alignment in a matrixed environment.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills, with a proven ability to manage multiple deadlines and maintain a high level of accuracy.
• Working knowledge of publication-related guidelines and industry standards, including GPP, ICMJE recommendations, and PhRMA guidelines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and publication management, document management, or project-tracking systems. Experience with iEnvision or comparable publication management platforms preferred.
• Experience in rare disease, endocrinology, or metabolic therapeutic areas a plus.

This role is based out of our corporate office in Boston, Massachusetts. Rhythm operates in a hybrid-work model. Candidates applying must be willing and able to be in the Boston office in coordination with their department and business needs. This role may involve some travel.

The expected salary range for this position is $135,000 - $215,000. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, level, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and company performance. This role may be eligible for benefits and other compensation such as restricted stock units.

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.

Rhythm is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant because of race, creed, color, age, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, veteran status, military status, application for military service, or any other class protected by state or federal law.

Headquartered in Boston, Rhythm is proud to have been named one of the Top Places to Work in Massachusetts.