The U.S. Field Director will oversee disease education strategy, lead a field sales team, and collaborate across departments to ensure effective business planning and execution while enhancing team performance.
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 are committed to meaningful engagement with healthcare providers and patients and their families. Our commercial product is currently FDA-approved for two indications, and we have recently reported top-line results from a Phase 3 trial in a new disease area. 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
This role is ideal for experienced sales leaders who are agile, flexible, and able to navigate an evolving role while being passionate about Rhythms’ mission and vision.
As a U.S. Field Director, in Stage 1, you will work closely with cross functional teams to drive strategic planning and execution of disease education for acquired Hypothalamic Obesity (HO), provide contribution and oversight into the pre-launch training, and continue to build out the expanded teams.
In Stage 2, upon a potential expanded product indication, you would transition to a Field Sales Director, leading a team of ~8 Territory Managers, who will have responsibility for all approved indications.
In Stage 1, this position will report to the National Director, ADMs, and in Stage 2, would transition to report to the U.S. Head of Sales.
Responsibilities and Duties in Stage 1
Responsibilities and Duties in Stage 2
Qualifications and Skills
This role is field-based. Candidates applying must be willing and able to travel frequently.
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:
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.
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 are committed to meaningful engagement with healthcare providers and patients and their families. Our commercial product is currently FDA-approved for two indications, and we have recently reported top-line results from a Phase 3 trial in a new disease area. 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
This role is ideal for experienced sales leaders who are agile, flexible, and able to navigate an evolving role while being passionate about Rhythms’ mission and vision.
As a U.S. Field Director, in Stage 1, you will work closely with cross functional teams to drive strategic planning and execution of disease education for acquired Hypothalamic Obesity (HO), provide contribution and oversight into the pre-launch training, and continue to build out the expanded teams.
In Stage 2, upon a potential expanded product indication, you would transition to a Field Sales Director, leading a team of ~8 Territory Managers, who will have responsibility for all approved indications.
In Stage 1, this position will report to the National Director, ADMs, and in Stage 2, would transition to report to the U.S. Head of Sales.
Responsibilities and Duties in Stage 1
- Contribute to strategic planning and drive execution of disease education for acquired Hypothalamic Obesity (HO)
- Provide contribution and oversight into the pre-launch training plan
- Cultivate relationships and engage with key regional HCPs, and gather insights to inform go-to-market strategy
- Continue to build out the field team, as needed
Responsibilities and Duties in Stage 2
- Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders such as Marketing, Business Operations, Training, Market Access, Patient Support Services, Medical, Legal, and Compliance to understand the needs and priorities of the Rhythm organization.
- Develop an effective business plan based on Marketing strategy and ensure effective implementation. Execute a compliant, tailored strategy by applying business analytics and marketplace knowledge.
- Provide strategic customer insights to the commercial team to help develop solutions for physicians and patients.
- Identify, develop, and cultivate relationships with key national and regional opinion leaders.
- Foster a collaborative and accountable culture for the Territory Manager team.
- Ensure accurate capture and reporting of data by collaborating on the customization of the CRM and drive the training of teams for appropriate data reporting.
- Provide ongoing coaching and development of the Territory Manager team to continuously improve skills and execute in achieving yearly objectives.
- Accomplish all corporate and administrative responsibilities with high levels of commitment and efficiency, including Healthcare Compliance training, review and completion of expense reports and other assignments by established deadlines.
Qualifications and Skills
- At least 12 years of pharmaceutical field sales experience, including at least 5 years of sales leadership
- Bachelor's degree required
- Rare disease experience strongly preferred and launch experience preferred
- Strong leadership skills in leading and inspiring high performing field teams
- Proven track record of executing strategic and tactical plans that have delivered strong commercial results
- Strong, proven performance management skills
- Self-motivated, highly energetic individual with the ability to adapt and thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
- Strong organizational and operational skills, with attention to detail and sound business judgment
- Strong understanding of healthcare regulatory environment
- Strong critical thinking skills with a solution-oriented mindset
- Ability to travel up to 80% as necessary
This role is field-based. Candidates applying must be willing and able to travel frequently.
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
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.
Rhythm Pharmaceuticals Boston, Massachusetts, USA Office
222 Berkeley Street, Boston, MA, United States, 02116
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