Scientific Affairs Manager – Germany, North East
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Scientific Affairs Manager supporting setmelanotide’s medical strategy for Rhythm Pharmaceuticals’ rare genetic obesity therapies in Germany. Building expert relationships, clinical-trial support, and compliant scientific exchange.
Responsibilities:
- Serve as the Scientific Affairs Manager for the respective territory in Germany
- Develop and implement the Local Medical Affairs strategically aligned plan
- Act as primary point of contact for German external experts and stakeholders
- Conduct scientific exchanges with external experts and provide clinical, scientific, and medical education
- Serve as a scientific peer-to-peer resource regarding medical information and setmelanotide
- Map patient journeys, diagnosis, and therapeutic patterns
- Build and develop relationships with relevant external experts
- Establish local genetic testing initiatives with healthcare professionals and obesity treatment networks
- Collaborate with Global Clinical Development and Operations on clinical trial investigators, investigator meetings, and advisory boards
- Support clinical trial execution and address investigator needs
- Triage clinical study issues for timely cross-functional resolution
- Identify and educate referral sites and investigators to drive trial enrollment
- Develop and implement a scientific communication plan for setmelanotide
- Contribute to medical/scientific review of manuscripts and communication materials
- Interpret scientific data and translate it to educational and research needs
- Review scientific communication platforms, medical information resources, medical education materials, and marketing materials for German compliance
- Provide input on medical colleague training initiatives and support informative medical deck design
- Communicate the medical value of the asset internally and externally
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing, Regulatory, Drug Safety, Market Access, and Research & Development
- Identify healthcare professional knowledge gaps and facilitate non-promotional scientific presentations
- Participate in local medical and cross-functional initiatives and projects
- Maintain compliant communication among internal stakeholders
- Respond to unsolicited medical information requests with accurate, fair-balanced responses
Requirements:
- Advanced degree in a pharmaceutical, scientific, or medical field (PharmD, PhD, MD)
- 8 or more years’ experience within a Medical Science Liaison or similar field-facing role, with primary emphasis on field-based scientific exchange within biopharmaceutical/rare disease areas strongly preferred
- Relevant pharmaceutical and clinical/therapeutic experience considered
- Superior communication skills and scientific acumen when presenting clinical and disease-state information to varied audiences
- Fluent in the local language for Germany
- Fluent in verbal and written English
- Knowledge of regional/local healthcare systems, evolving medical landscape, reimbursement, and industry trends
- Legally eligible to work in Germany
- Currently residing in Germany
Benefits:
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
- Equity grants
- Opportunity to participate in employee stock purchase plan
- Fast-paced and collaborative work environment
- Supportive and fun work environment
- Accessible workplace near public transportation and walking distance to city amenities
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