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Rhythm Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Rhythm Pharmaceuticals Inc.

www.rhythmtx.com

1 Job

408 Employees

About the Company

Rhythm Pharmaceuticals is a global, commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on transforming the lives of patients with rare neuroendocrine diseases by rapidly advancing care and precision medicines that address the root cause. The Company develops medicines for previously untreatable or undertreated diseases and provides meaningful support for healthcare providers and patients and their families. In addition to commercializing its lead asset in North America, Europe and other regions, Rhythm is advancing a broad clinical development program in rare MC4R pathway diseases, as well as investigational MC4R agonists, and a preclinical suite of small molecules for the treatment of congenital hyperinsulinism. At Rhythm, we know our work makes an important difference in the lives of patients and their families around the world. Every employee contributes to the company’s goal of discovering new treatments for rare diseases that no other company is developing. As a fast-growing company with an exciting future, we offer a collaborative environment where employees’ contributions truly matter, which is one of the many reasons we were recognized as one of The Boston Globe’s Top Places to Work in Massachusetts for 2023 and 2024.

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Rhythm Pharmaceuticals Inc.
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Director, Data Science
Job Description
Job title: Director, Data Science Role Summary: Lead data science strategy and execution for obesity and metabolic disease programs in a commercial‑stage biopharmaceutical company, delivering advanced analytical solutions that inform clinical, regulatory, and scientific decisions. Expectations: Design and implement robust data pipelines, predictive models, and statistical frameworks; collaborate with biostatistics, clinical development, regulatory, and market access teams; provide actionable insights for publications and regulatory submissions; mentor junior staff and drive innovation in data science applications. Key Responsibilities: * Build and deploy end‑to‑end data analysis pipelines integrating clinical trial, biomarker, and external datasets. * Develop and validate predictive models, statistical genetics analyses, and machine learning tools supporting biomarker discovery and outcomes research. * Collaborate cross‑functionally to align data insights with research, clinical, regulatory, and market access objectives. * Translate complex model outputs into strategic insights for regulatory submissions, protocol design, and publications. * Ensure data quality, reproducibility, and adherence to internal standards and industry regulations. * Mentor and supervise junior scientists and analysts in SQL, Python, and R; promote best practices in data visualization and automation. * Contribute to the organization’s data strategy and foster innovation with internal and external stakeholders. Required Skills: * Ph.D. in Biostatistics, Computational Biology, Genetics, Data Science, or related quantitative discipline. * 8+ years of industry experience in biotech, pharma, or healthcare analytics with demonstrated leadership on cross‑functional projects. * Expertise in biostatistics, statistical genetics, predictive modeling, and machine learning. * Proficiency in SQL, Python, and R for data manipulation, modeling, and visualization. * Experience integrating and analyzing clinical trial, biomarker, and population‑scale genomics data (e.g., UK Biobank, All of Us). * Familiarity with ACMG variant classification, real‑world data, electronic medical records, and omics analysis. * Strong communication skills to translate data results into actionable strategic insights for diverse audiences. * Proven ability to work independently, prioritize, and deliver high‑quality results on strict timelines. * Leadership in a matrixed environment and experience managing a small team. Required Education & Certifications: * Ph.D. (or equivalent) in Biostatistics, Computational Biology, Genetics, Data Science, or a related quantitative field. * No specific professional certifications required, though evidence of advanced statistical or bioinformatics training is preferred.
Boston, United states
Hybrid
Senior
04-12-2025