Head, Analytics & Business Insights

Company Overview

Rhythm is a global, commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company committed to transforming the care of people living with rare melanocortin-4 receptor (MC4R) pathway diseases. Working at Rhythm means that you are part of a team that’s passionate about transforming the lives of people living with hyperphagia (pathological, insatiable hunger) and severe obesity caused by rare MC4R pathway 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

Reporting to the Executive Director of Business Operations, the Head of Analytics & Business Insights is responsible for the financial planning and analytic needs of the North America Business Unit to ensure the successful launch and growth of IMCIVREETM as well as future products.

The focus of this role is to collaborate with the business to develop and implement advanced analytics and reporting that drive better and faster decision making. In this position you will work closely with the NA Leadership team to ensure alignment between corporate objectives and tactical execution – providing the necessary reports and insights. This position will work with data management consultants and oversee the relationship with data supply vendors. The candidate will need to collaborate across Medical, Marketing, Sales, Managed-Access, Patient Engagement and Finance. With this hands-on position you will also be responsible for the management and development of a group of analytic professionals.

Responsibilities And Duties

Planning and Budget

• Work with NA Leadership to develop and maintain patient and revenue forecast models and provide monthly updates
• Lead the development of the annual plan and budget process for the NA Business Unit, provide monthly updates, and participate in the quarterly accrual process

Research & Analytics

• Management of the Competitive Intelligence platform.
• Responsible for all multi-channel insights, supplying the NA team with the necessary dashboard and KPI analysis to optimize performance.
• Oversee the market research function to support brand planning/forecasting for current and future indications.
• Ensure all research and analysis are conducted in accordance with financial and ethical compliance guidelines.
• Generate insights and actionable recommendations to influence business decisions and strategy

Data Management and Reporting

• Partner with business owners and data management team to understand and recommend reporting/BI solutions that meet diverse, complex business reporting and analytic needs
• Collaborate in the planning, development, and deployment of new data solutions and evaluates and improve existing data solutions and dashboards

Qualifications And Skills

• Demonstrated success in managing numerous projects simultaneously
• Strong communication and analytical skills with attention to detail
• 12+ years of related experience in the pharmaceutical industry, with demonstrated progressive responsibilities (analytics, research, finance, forecasting)
• Ability to collaborate across multiple stakeholders and influence the thinking of an experienced leadership team
• Bachelor’s degree: advanced degree preferred
• Expertise with different types of pharmaceutical data-sets
• Demonstrated use of data mining with SQL, Access, Excel, and familiar with PowerBI/Salesforce data mining
• Operations experience to include but not limited to Incentive Compensation, Market Planning, Data visualization, CRM
• Ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial, hands-on environment with the capacity to be strategic as well as highly tactical
• Working knowledge of analytic methods, including use of tools like SAS/R and At-Risk/Crystal Ball

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.

More about Rhythm

Rhythm is a global, commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company aimed at developing and commercializing therapies for the treatment of rare genetic diseases of hyperphagia and severe obesity due to rare melanocortin-4 receptor (MC4R) pathway diseases. This is a key biological pathway that regulates weight and hunger. A central element of Rhythm’s mission is to improve the understanding of these diseases and develop management strategies for patients who have no treatment options available to them. Rhythm was founded in 2008 and is based in Boston, MA. The company’s clinical development program is currently focused on several rare MC4R pathway diseases. For healthcare professionals, visit www.RareObesity.com for more information. For those who may be affected or would like to learn more, visit www.LEADforRareObesity.com for more information.