Senior Medical Communications Writer - Medical Affairs, North America

$135k - $215k

Full-time

Rhythm Pharmaceuticals

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 adapt, learn, and our tenacity to overcome barriers, together.
Opportunity Overview
As a Senior Medical Communications Writer on the Medical Affairs, North America team, you will be responsible for researching, writing, and editing scientific publications and communications materials that advance the understanding of rare MC4R pathway diseases and support Rhythm’s medical communications objectives. You will serve as a key contributor to manuscript development, congress activities, publication project management, and scientific communications initiatives, partnering closely with Medical Affairs North America, Global Scientific Communications, Value & Evidence and other cross-functional partners, as well as external authors.
Responsibilities and Duties
Draft, edit, and coordinate development of manuscripts, abstracts, posters, review articles, proceedings papers, case reports, and scientific presentations
Help manage publication projects from concept through publication, ensuring adherence to timelines, quality standards, and publication best practices
Support congress planning and execution including abstract submissions, poster development, oral presentations, and other publication-related activities
Participate in publication planning activities and support implementation of publication strategy and evidence dissemination plans
Collaborate with cross functional partners to ensure scientific alignment and effective dissemination of evidence
Ensure compliance with Good Publication Practice (GPP), ICMJE recommendations, company policies, and applicable industry standards
Qualifications and Skills
BS/BA in scientific discipline preferred, advanced degree is a plus
6+ years of related experience, across any combination of key focus areas: medical publications, medical affairs and project management, with at least 2 years focused on publications in a pharmaceutical/biotech environment
Experience in obesity or rare diseases is preferred
Proven scientific writing skills, particularly experience with developing scientific peer-reviewed publications
Understanding of drug development, clinical research, study design, biostatistics, pharmacology, and medical terminology
Exceptional collaboration, written, and verbal communication skills. Comfortable partnering with co-authors (both internally with Global Scientific Communications and Clinical Operations teams and externally with HCPs)
Ability to independently resolve document content issues and address questions by resolving discrepancies
Proficiency with literature databases, reference management tools (e.g., EndNote), Microsoft Office, and publication management systems (e.g., iEnvision)
Strong project management and organizational skills
Strong attention to detail and commitment to scientific quality and accuracy
Ability to work independently, prioritize, and multitask within a highly dynamic environment to meet timelines under evolving conditions
High learning agility, adaptable to change and proactive in identifying opportunities to create and enhance existing programs and processes
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
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 in Massachusetts.

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