VP, Sales

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
Reporting to the Executive VP, North America Head, the VP of Sales will be a key member of the North America Leadership Team. This individual will oversee and lead the commercial strategy of the US sales organization for current and future indications of IMCIVREE. In this role, the VP of Sales will be responsible for developing, leading, and inspiring a high functioning sales organization to meet Rhythm’s strategy and objectives.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Develop, execute, and drive the commercial sales strategy for current and future indications of IMCIVREE and potential next generations aligned with marketing strategy and corporate objectives.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and oversight to the sales team to foster a culture of excellence, accountability, and collaboration
• Execute and drive a competitive integrated business plan for IMCIVREE to enhance patient diagnosis, access, and adherence to treatment.
• Support team members with coaching and development activities that enhance capabilities and growth.
• Build strong relationships with key customers to identify customer needs and drive commercial development. Identify key customer and market insights to inspire action and continuous improvement opportunities.
• Demonstrate a comprehensive and proficient understanding of indications of interest, current market dynamics and trends that impact the business.
• Play a key role in decision making across the portfolio by providing ongoing critical input to the activities and resource planning of the cross functional teams, including Marketing, Managed Markets, Market Research, Patient Advocacy and Medical. Collaborate with and influence cross-functional teams to drive business decisions and advance key objectives.
• Lead with a data driven approach, identifying ways to optimize data, metrics and KPIs so that we are proactively measuring results and implementing solutions with the field teams that accelerate performance.
• Monitor product demand and contribute to forecasts and align with Manufacturing to ensure supply is aligned with market needs.
• Contribute to design of IC Plans to maximize sales team’s motivation and productivity

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree required, master’s preferred
• 15+ years of sales experience in biotechnology, pharmaceutical or medical device industries
• Rare disease experience and launch experience required
• 10+ years of people management experience, leading and inspiring high performing field teams
• Proven track record of executing strategic and tactical plans that have delivered strong commercial results
• Self-motivated, highly energetic individual with the ability to adapt and thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Inspirational leader who can effectively lead through change and build and maintain a strong culture
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to articulate and convey complex data and information concisely to internal and external stakeholders.
• Analytical and forward thinker with strong leadership, collaboration, and influencing skills
• Strong understanding of healthcare regulatory environment
• Ability to travel frequently to monitor execution of teams and participate in leadership meetings.

Candidates applying must be willing and able to travel frequently, including to the Boston office headquarters.

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.