Company Overview
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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.
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
The National Account Director (NAD) will be a field-based strategic leader responsible for driving appropriate access and coverage for Rhythm’s portfolio across key commercial self-insured employers and Medicare Part D payers. The NAD will develop and maintain relationships with national and regional Medicare payers, third-party administrators (TPAs), PBMs, employers and employer coalitions to ensure coverage and reimbursement for Rhythm’s therapies, including IMCIVREE. The ideal candidate will have a successful track record of payer engagement and strategic account management in the commercial self-insured and/or Medicare Part D channels. The position reports into the VP, Market Access and External Affairs.
Responsibilities And Duties
Lead all market access and reimbursement strategies for assigned national and regional accounts within the commercial self-insured and Medicare Part D channels.
Engage with Part D sponsors, PBMs, TPAs, Employers and employer coalitions to advocate for access to Rhythm’s therapies.
Serve as a subject matter expert on both commercial self-insured plans and Medicare Part D, educating internal stakeholders on payer needs, policy shifts, and contracting opportunities.
Consistently find avenues to pursue and resolve complex patient access cases
Deliver compelling value propositions and payer materials customized to each stakeholder’s needs.
Build and execute account-specific business plans in alignment with Rhythm’s broader market access and brand strategies.
Collaborate on a weekly basis with Patient Services team to resolve patient access issues across all payer channels
Partner cross-functionally with Patient Services, Marketing, Medical Affairs, and Commercial Operations to develop integrated access strategies.
Track and report market trends, competitive intelligence, policy changes, and access barriers across the commercial self-insured and Medicare landscapes.
Collaborate on the development of performance KPIs and metrics to evaluate access success and account performance.
Qualifications And Skills
Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
10+ years of progressive experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry with 8+ in market access, managed care, or national accounts.
Rare disease experience required
Deep understanding of: Medicare Part D landscape, including CMS regulations, PDPs/MA-PDs, and formulary decision-making and/or
Commercial self-insured employer segment, including TPAs, PBMs, and stop-loss carriers
Demonstrated success in building and managing relationships with employers, PBMs and national payers and securing favorable coverage decisions.
Proven record of persistence to finding avenues to overturn complex patient access cases
Strategic thinking with a collaborative mindset and ability to influence cross-functional teams.
Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
Proficiency with CRM systems, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Willingness to travel approximately 25% of the time/as needed.
This role is field-based. Candidates applying must be willing and able to travel frequently.
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.
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.Seniority level Seniority levelMid-Senior level
Employment type Employment typeFull-time
Job function Job functionSales and Business Development
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