Scientific Affairs Manager

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
As a member of the Rhythm Spain 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 Spain.

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 Spain and as a member of the international Medical Affairs team.

Be a subject‑matter expert for the rare MC4R pathway diseases and our indications.

Contribute to the development and responsible for the implementation 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 Spain 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 our product(s), 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‑based scientific exchange role within the biopharmaceutical industry strongly preferred. 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…