Clinical Trial Associate
Company Overview
Rhythm is a global, commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company committed to transforming the care of people living with rare melanocortin-4 receptor (MC4R) pathway diseases. Working at Rhythm means that you are part of a team that’s passionate about transforming the lives of people living with hyperphagia (pathological, insatiable hunger) and severe obesity caused by rare MC4R pathway diseases. 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
As a Clinical Trial Associate, you will be responsible for providing operational support to Phase 1 through Phase 3 studies of setmelanotide in genetic obesity. This position will work closely the individual study leads to ensure key deliverables are met for each of the studies. This is an opportunity to work across multiple phases of development on global studies and have a direct impact in helping Rhythm achieve important corporate milestones.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Monitor drug and ancillary supplies and place orders with the central depot to ensure adequate stock at sites
- Consolidate dosing data from electronic source to ensure patient dosing compliance
- Monitor clinical trial Insurance and license agreements across studies and work with vendors to ensure current agreements
- Manage internal process for approval of contracts, purchase orders and invoices
- Facilitate shipment of various samples defined in the protocols to third party labs
- Manage Clinicaltrials.gov postings
- Manage translations of study documents
- Develop and maintain internal and external trackers
- Assist in the development of study documents, including study and lab manuals
Qualifications and Skills
- BA/BS in life sciences or related area
- 1-2+ years clinical research experience in a CRO, hospital or industry
- Knowledge and training on GCP
- Ability to work in a fast paced, matrix environment
- Outstanding organizational skills and detail oriented; ability to track detailed information
This role is based out of our corporate office in Boston, Massachusetts. Rhythm operates in a hybrid-work model. Candidates applying must be willing and able to be in the Boston office in coordination with their department and business needs. This role may involve some travel.
More about Rhythm
Rhythm is a global, commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company aimed at developing and commercializing therapies for the treatment of rare genetic diseases of hyperphagia and severe obesity due to rare melanocortin-4 receptor (MC4R) pathway diseases. This is a key biological pathway that regulates weight and hunger. A central element of Rhythm’s mission is to improve the understanding of these diseases and develop management strategies for patients who have no treatment options available to them. Rhythm was founded in 2008 and is based in Boston, MA. The company’s clinical development program is currently focused on several rare MC4R pathway diseases. For healthcare professionals, visit www.RareObesity.com for more information. For those who may be affected or would like to learn more, visit www.LEADforRareObesity.com for more information.