National Account Director
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 National Account Director (NAD) will be a field-based strategic leader responsible for driving appropriate access and coverage for Rhythm’s portfolio across key commercial self-insured employers and Medicare Part D payers. The NAD will develop and maintain relationships with national and regional Medicare payers, third-party administrators (TPAs), PBMs, employers and employer coalitions to ensure coverage and reimbursement for Rhythm’s therapies, including IMCIVREE. The ideal candidate will have a successful track record of payer engagement and strategic account management in the commercial self-insured and/or Medicare Part D channels. The position reports into the VP, Market Access and External Affairs. Responsibilities and Duties
- Lead all market access and reimbursement strategies for assigned national and regional accounts within the commercial self-insured and Medicare Part D channels.
- Engage with Part D sponsors, PBMs, TPAs, Employers and employer coalitions to advocate for access to Rhythm’s therapies.
- Serve as a subject matter expert on both commercial self-insured plans and Medicare Part D, educating internal stakeholders on payer needs, policy shifts, and contracting opportunities.
- Consistently find avenues to pursue and resolve complex patient access cases
- Deliver compelling value propositions and payer materials customized to each stakeholder’s needs.
- Build and execute account-specific business plans in alignment with Rhythm’s broader market access and brand strategies.
- Collaborate on a weekly basis with Patient Services team to resolve patient access issues across all payer channels
- Partner cross-functionally with Patient Services, Marketing, Medical Affairs, and Commercial Operations to develop integrated access strategies.
- Track and report market trends, competitive intelligence, policy changes, and access barriers across the commercial self-insured and Medicare landscapes.
- Collaborate on the development of performance KPIs and metrics to evaluate access success and account performance.
- Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
- 10+ years of progressive experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry with 8+ in market access, managed care, or national accounts.
- Rare disease experience required
- Deep understanding of:
- Medicare Part D landscape, including CMS regulations, PDPs/MA-PDs, and formulary decision-making and/or
- Commercial self-insured employer segment, including TPAs, PBMs, and stop-loss carriers
- Demonstrated success in building and managing relationships with employers, PBMs and national payers and securing favorable coverage decisions.
- Proven record of persistence to finding avenues to overturn complex patient access cases
- Strategic thinking with a collaborative mindset and ability to influence cross-functional teams.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
- Proficiency with CRM systems, PowerPoint, and Excel.
- Willingness to travel approximately 25% of the time/as needed.
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. 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
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