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.

We offer a fast-paced and collaborative work environment, with a competitive compensation and benefits package, including equity grants and the opportunity to participate in our employee stock purchase plan. We foster an environment that is supportive and fun – enabling us to bring our best each day toward achieving our goals. Working together, we’ll succeed.

We are centrally located in Boston’s Back Bay neighborhood, easily accessible by several modes of public transportation and walking distance to much of what the city has to offer.

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Senior Manager, Data Management

Boston, MA

Full Time

Clinical

Experienced

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 Senior Manager, Data Management acts as the Lead Data Manager for multiple clinical studies and/or a clinical development program. The successful candidate will provide leadership and guidance for all phases of clinical studies from the EDC study design through to study closeout. They will be responsible for the oversight and management of clinical data management activities outsourced to CROs. The Senior Manager, Data Management will also contribute to the Rhythm data management operational improvement efforts to identify, develop, and implement departmental standards, applications, processes, and training.

Responsibilities and Duties

Responsible for the oversight of Clinical Data Management activities outsourced to CROs to ensure adherence to scope of work and service agreements
Develop Data Management metrics and key performance indicators to aid in the oversight and management of CRO partners
Responsible for CRO adherence to project timelines, from study startup through study closeout, ensuring high quality and integrity of all deliverables
Collaborate with clinical study teams and vendors to ensure project deliverables are met, including data acquisition, quality data review and reporting in compliance with GCP, SOPs and regulatory requirements
Review data via listings and visualization tools to report on performance and quality; review will be performed with clinical data within studies and across multiple studies for trend analysis
Contribute to the development, review and implementation of Clinical Data Management processes, policies and SOPs
Participate in vendor qualifications and audits
Oversee the planning, execution, and maintenance of major projects and initiatives, if required.
Lead data management study inspection readiness activities and the support of submission activities as needed.
Train and mentor DM staff or members of the clinical trial team on processes, projects, systems, and programs.
Perform hands-on data management responsibilities, if required.

Qualifications and Skills

Bachelor’s degree in a science-related discipline, or equivalent work experience
6+ years working in clinical data management at a Sponsor organization with experience across multiple indications and EDC platforms
Experience developing initiatives designed to promote efficiency and productivity for data management operations
Extensive knowledge of clinical data management outsourcing models including functional-service providers and full-service CROs
Experience leading a team of CRO data managers to ensure the timely provision of DM deliverables
Advanced hands-on knowledge of data management processes and EDC systems
Knowledge of regulatory requirements (e.g. ICH, GCP, HIPAA)
Experience with data visualization, analytics and reporting tools such as elluminate or SpotFire
Strong project management skills, and ability to effectively lead and collaborate with various business functions
Demonstrated ability of working on multiple projects simultaneously, independently managing competing priorities, and define tracking tools to manage projects
Experience in solving extremely complex and increasingly difficult problems, independently taking the appropriate corrective action, and identify and implement improvements. Able to review, interpret and evaluate clinical data
Demonstrate initiative, sound judgment and flexibility; possess effective time management and organizational skills; and be able to work under deadlines and on multiple projects simultaneously
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to communicate effectively with senior management as well as with peers.
Self-motivated, reliable team member
CDASH experience
Demonstrated ability to influence without authority
Demonstrate initiative, sound judgment and flexibility
Solid understanding of clinical drug development processes

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.

The expected salary range for this position is $135,000 - $215,000. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, level, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and company performance. This role may be eligible for benefits and other compensation such as restricted stock units.

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.

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.

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