Field Sales Director, aHO (Central)

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
We are seeking an experienced sales leader who is agile, flexible and passionate about Rhythm’s mission and vision.

As a Field Sales Director, you will be leading a team of Territory Managers who have sales responsibility for IMCIVREE for approved indications with a primary focus on  Acquired Hypothalamic Obesity .

This position is based in TX (Dallas or Houston) and covers the Central Region.

Responsibilities and Duties

• 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, development, and oversight 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

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 12+ years of pharmaceutical field sales experience, including at least 5 years of sales leadership.
• Rare disease experience strongly preferred and launch experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of the healthcare regulatory environment.
• 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 critical thinking skills with a solution-oriented mindset.
• Ability to travel up to 80% as necessary.

This role will be field based. Candidates applying must be willing and able to travel frequently.
The expected salary range for this position is $182,000-$275,000. 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.