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Rhythm Pharmaceuticals

Commercializes MC4R-targeted therapies for rare obesity

Senior Medical Communications Writer - Medical Affairs, North America

Biology & BiotechConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeBoston, MA, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree in a scientific discipline is preferred; an advanced degree is a plus.
  • At least 6 years of related experience across medical publications, medical affairs, and project management, including at least 2 years focused on publications in a pharmaceutical or biotechnology environment.
  • Proven scientific writing skills, particularly experience developing peer-reviewed scientific publications.
  • Understanding of drug development, clinical research, study design, biostatistics, pharmacology, and medical terminology.
  • Ability to partner with internal and external co-authors, including Global Scientific Communications, Clinical Operations teams, and healthcare professionals.
  • Ability to resolve document content issues independently and address questions by resolving discrepancies.
  • Proficiency with literature databases, reference management tools such as EndNote, Microsoft Office, and publication management systems such as iEnvision.
  • Ability to work independently, prioritize, and multitask to meet timelines in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

  • Draft, edit, and coordinate the development of manuscripts, abstracts, posters, review articles, proceedings papers, case reports, and scientific presentations.
  • Manage publication projects from concept through publication while ensuring timelines, quality standards, and publication best practices are met.
  • Support congress planning and execution, including abstract submissions, poster development, oral presentations, and other publication-related activities.
  • Participate in publication planning 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, ICMJE recommendations, company policies, and applicable industry standards.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in obesity or rare diseases.
  • Strong project management and organizational skills.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to scientific quality and accuracy.
  • High learning agility, adaptability to change, and initiative in identifying opportunities to create and enhance programs and processes.

About the Company

Rhythm Pharmaceuticals

Commercializes MC4R-targeted therapies for rare obesity

Rhythm Pharmaceuticals focuses on developing therapies for rare neuroendocrine genetic obesity disorders, led by IMCIVREE (setmelanotide). IMCIVREE is an MC4R agonist that restores signaling in the MC4R pathway to curb hunger and regulate energy use; it is FDA, EC, and MHRA approved for Bardet-Biedl syndrome and certain POMC/PCSK1/LEPR deficiencies in patients aged 2 and older, with revenue from global sales. The company differentiates itself by pursuing precision medicine for MC4R pathway diseases and advancing additional MC4R programs like bivamelagon and RM-718. Rhythm’s goal is to broaden access to MC4R-targeted therapies for rare patient populations and grow its pipeline toward sustainable commercialization.

Company size
501-1,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Boston, MA
Founded
2008

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