Senior Director, HR Business Partner

Rhythm Pharmaceuticals
Boston, MA

Job Description

Job Description

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
  • You will seek to understand their business goals, provide advice, counsel and support leaders in ensuring people strategies align with and deliver on goals.
  • You help identify, prioritize, and build organizational capabilities, guiding on workforce planning, including identification of skill gaps, resources and organizational design to maximize support of business objectives.
  • You will coach senior leaders on HR matters including development, engagement, and talent performance areas which could create a competitive advantage for the business.
  • You will work 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.
  • You will implement 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
  • You will contribute to the ongoing development of Rhythm’s collaborative, integrative and patient centric organizational culture
  • You will act as a change agent to the business through process design and approaches that support transformation.
  • As a member of the HR team, you will support 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
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 $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.

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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Posted 2026-06-26

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