Senior Director, HR Business Partner

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

Rhythm is seeking a talented partner to join our team as HR Business Partner, coach and change agent for our global functions. We are in an exciting phase of growth as we become a fully integrated global commercial biopharmaceutical company. Joining a Boston-based HR team and reporting into the VP, Human Resources, you will need to be both strategic and very hands-on as the HR lead for several functions. You will be a trusted partner to members of the executive and senior management team and work closely with the commercial HRBPs supporting the North American and International regions.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provides strategic HR leadership and expert guidance to Regulatory, Clinical, Medical, Research and G&A functions for all people processes, delivering HR programs and services to achieve key business objectives
• Sets up and executes HR programs and services to support business objectives
• Identifies, prioritizes, and builds organizational capabilities, guiding on workforce planning, including identification of skill gaps, resources and organizational design to maximize support of business objectives
• Coaches senior leaders on HR matters including development, engagement, and talent performance areas which could create a competitive advantage for the business
• Works closely with managers and employees at all levels to address employee relations, behavior and performance issues. In doing so and through specific initiatives, you will help managers optimize their leadership and coaching capabilities
• Implements talent solutions to enhance and grow the business, including, but not limited to organizational design and development, management and talent development, and employee engagement initiatives, ensuring effective and efficient delivery of HR services and functions while balancing local needs with global parity
• Contributes to the ongoing development of Rhythm’s collaborative, integrative and patient centric organizational culture
• Acts as a change agent to the business through process design and approaches that support transformation
• Supports a variety of HR and business-related issues, both strategic and operational as per need and build strong partnerships with specialist functions of Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards and Employee Experience and Commercial HRBPs

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree, Masters preferred
• At least 12 years HR experience with a blend of business partnering and talent management/development focus, including organizational design/effectiveness, team building, performance management, career coaching and leadership development
• Minimum of 5 years supporting employee populations in life sciences
• Experience scaling an organization, preferably in the biotech space, including a launch / post-launch
• Proven experience in influencing business and functional strategies and change
• Strong organization, leadership & influencing skills; able to build relationships at all levels
• Ability to coach and counsel at all levels
• Proven ability to demonstrate discretion and sound judgment
• Strong listening and analytical skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to deliver presentations and lead information sessions for employees and managers

Pay and Benefits

The expected salary range for this position is $210,000 - $370,000. 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.

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.

Core Values

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.