Scientific Affairs Manager – Germany

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Germany.

📋 Description

• Serve as the lead Scientific Affairs Manager for the designated territory in Germany.

• Act as a member of the International Medical Affairs team, responsible for developing and implementing a Local Medical Affairs plan that is strategically aligned.

• Function as the primary liaison for all German external experts, ensuring consistent and effective communication and outreach to all external stakeholders.

• Establish trust with external experts by engaging in timely, appropriate, and frequent scientific discussions to enhance the comprehension of the scientific and medical significance of Rhythm’s research.

• Analyze patient journeys, diagnosis, and therapeutic patterns, while fostering and developing peer-to-peer relationships with pertinent external experts.

• Initiate local genetic testing initiatives in partnership with healthcare professionals and obesity treatment networks to assist experts in identifying individuals with rare genetic forms of obesity.

• Collaborate closely with Global Clinical Development and Operations on interactions with investigators involved in Rhythm’s clinical trials, including investigator meetings and advisory boards.

• Aid in the execution of clinical trials by addressing the needs of investigators.

• Formulate and implement an innovative scientific communication plan for setmelanotide, and contribute to the medical/scientific evaluation of manuscripts.

• Ensure cross-functional collaboration across all levels with Marketing, Regulatory, Drug Safety, Market Access, and Research & Development.

• Enhance the scientific communication plan by identifying gaps in healthcare professional knowledge and facilitating non-promotional medical/scientific presentations.

⛳️ Requirements

• An advanced degree in a pharmaceutical, scientific, or medical discipline (PharmD, PhD, MD).

• A minimum of 8 years of experience in a Medical Science Liaison or a comparable customer-facing role.

• Relevant experience in pharmaceuticals and clinical/therapeutic settings will also be considered.

• Exhibits exceptional communication abilities and scientific expertise when presenting clinical and disease state information to diverse audiences, fluent in the local language for Germany.

• Proficient in both verbal and written English.

• Possesses knowledge of regional/local healthcare systems, the evolving medical landscape, reimbursement practices, and industry trends.

🏝️ Benefits

• Attractive compensation and benefits package.

• Equity grants.

• Opportunity to engage in an employee stock purchase plan.