Senior Medical Communications Writer - Medical Affairs, North America
Rhythm Pharmaceuticals
Summary
As a Senior Medical Communications Writer on the Medical Affairs, North America team, you will be responsible for researching, writing, and editing scientific publications and communications materials that advance the understanding of rare MC4R pathway diseases and support Rhythm's medical communications objectives. You will serve as a key contributor to manuscript development, congress activities, publication project management, and scientific communications initiatives, partnering closely with Medical Affairs North America, Global Scientific Communications, Value & Evidence and other cross-functional partners, as well as external authors.
Job description
Responsibilities and Duties
- Draft, edit, and coordinate development of manuscripts, abstracts, posters, review articles, proceedings papers, case reports, and scientific presentations
- Help manage publication projects from concept through publication, ensuring adherence to timelines, quality standards, and publication best practices
- Support congress planning and execution including abstract submissions, poster development, oral presentations, and other publication-related activities
- Participate in publication planning activities and support implementation of publication strategy and evidence dissemination plans
- Collaborate with cross functional partners to ensure scientific alignment and effective dissemination of evidence
- Ensure compliance with Good Publication Practice (GPP), ICMJE recommendations, company policies, and applicable industry standards
Qualifications and Skills
- BS/BA in scientific discipline preferred, advanced degree is a plus
- 6+ years of related experience, across any combination of key focus areas: medical publications, medical affairs and project management, with at least 2 years focused on publications in a pharmaceutical/biotech environment
- Experience in obesity or rare diseases is preferred
- Proven scientific writing skills, particularly experience with developing scientific peer-reviewed publications
- Understanding of drug development, clinical research, study design, biostatistics, pharmacology, and medical terminology
- Exceptional collaboration, written, and verbal communication skills. Comfortable partnering with co-authors (both internally with Global Scientific Communications and Clinical Operations teams and externally with HCPs)
- Ability to independently resolve document content issues and address questions by resolving discrepancies
- Proficiency with literature databases, reference management tools (e.g., EndNote), Microsoft Office, and publication management systems (e.g., iEnvision)
- Strong project management and organizational skills
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to scientific quality and accuracy
- Ability to work independently, prioritize, and multitask within a highly dynamic environment to meet timelines under evolving conditions
- High learning agility, adaptable to change and proactive in identifying opportunities to create and enhance existing programs and processes
Requirements
- BS/BA in scientific discipline preferred, advanced degree is a plus
- 6+ years of related experience, across any combination of key focus areas: medical publications, medical affairs and project management, with at least 2 years focused on publications in a pharmaceutical/biotech environment
- Experience in obesity or rare diseases is preferred
- Proven scientific writing skills, particularly experience with developing scientific peer-reviewed publications
- Understanding of drug development, clinical research, study design, biostatistics, pharmacology, and medical terminology
- Exceptional collaboration, written, and verbal communication skills. Comfortable partnering with co-authors (both internally with Global Scientific Communications and Clinical Operations teams and externally with HCPs)
- Ability to independently resolve document content issues and address questions by resolving discrepancies
- Proficiency with literature databases, reference management tools (e.g., EndNote), Microsoft Office, and publication management systems (e.g., iEnvision)
- Strong project management and organizational skills
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to scientific quality and accuracy
- Ability to work independently, prioritize, and multitask within a highly dynamic environment to meet timelines under evolving conditions
- High learning agility, adaptable to change and proactive in identifying opportunities to create and enhance existing programs and processes
Benefits
- Annual bonus
- Restricted stock units
Company overview
Rhythm Pharmaceuticals is a global, commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, founded in 2008. The company is dedicated to transforming the lives of patients with rare neuroendocrine diseases by developing and commercializing precision medicines that address the root causes of these conditions. Rhythm's primary focus is on melanocortin-4 receptor (MC4R) agonists, with its lead asset IMCIVREE (setmelanotide) designed to treat hyperphagia and severe obesity caused by rare MC4R pathway diseases. The company operates as a publicly traded entity (NASDAQ: RYTM) and has established commercial operations in North America, Europe, and other regions. Rhythm maintains a comprehensive clinical development program targeting rare genetic disorders of obesity and metabolic conditions, with additional investigational MC4R agonists and preclinical small molecules for congenital hyperinsulinism. The company has been recognized as one of The Boston Globe's Top Places to Work in Massachusetts for 2023 and 2024, reflecting its commitment to creating a collaborative and impactful work environment.