Director, IT Business Partner AI & Analytics

Rhythm Pharmaceuticals
Boston, MA
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
Reporting to the Senior VP, Head of Information Technology and Data Security , this position is responsible for our AI strategy, innovation and value creation in the enterprise. The role is focused on driving AI transformation, improving enterprise AI literacy, creating AI strategies and evolving AI capabilities, overall data strategies and transformation, implementing appropriate operating models, and implementing governance practices that reduce risk and increase business value.

Responsibilities and Duties:
  • Establishes an AI and data strategy and organization that aligns with the company’s overarching enterprise vision, including goal setting and measuring AI initiatives.
  • Work closely with all functional and regional leaders to understand our business and shape our artificial intelligence strategy to a ccelerate AI-driven innovation and transformation. This includes groups such as the Executive Leadership Team, AI Working Committee and the Senior Management Team.
  • Work closely with all functional and regional leaders to understand and shape our data analytics strategy especially in areas where no data analytics capability currently exists.
  • Fosters collaboration and bridges departmental gaps to develop cross-organizational and functional alignment in accordance with the enterprise AI vision. Establishes an internal and external AI ecosystem, building working relationships with vendors, partners and other external stakeholders.
  • Defines the operating model and delivery capabilities for AI initiatives, overseeing the development and execution of advanced AI products and solutions, ensuring their scalable and seamless integration across the organization.
  • Create a consistent innovation pipeline and foster an innovation culture, identifying opportunities that grow business opportunities, capabilities and solutions in the scope defined.
  • Oversees the AI technology stack and makes recommendations for cross functional technology tools and platforms.
  • Manages the AI portfolio and budget for AI initiatives, overseeing the allocation of resources for AI.
  • Evolve AI policies and governance programs to address AI’s regulatory and compliance requirements.
  • Fosters and cultivates AI literacy across the enterprise, leading transformation efforts and developing change management programs.
  • Empower data analytics at an enterprise level, enabling Rhythm leadership further visibility and insights when assessing company performance
  • Acts as thought leader and subject matter expert on emerging AI & Analytics trends and technologies.
  • Be able to work in a ‘hands on’ capacity as needed and appropriate
Qualifications and Skills:
  • 10+ years’ experience working in information technology business application functions
  • 5+ years’ experience as of active IT Business Partner for business functional areas – experience in Life Sciences is a plus
  • 5+ years’ experience of data analytics in information-intensive industries or digitally advanced enterprises; Life Sciences experiences are a plus.
  • 3+ years of AI experience in information-intensive industries or digitally advanced enterprises; Life Sciences experiences are a plus
  • Experience fostering enterprise change and leading technology-led transformation programs .
  • Experience working in collaboration with Senior Leadership levels
  • Ability to work independently and have strong ability to influence outcomes
  • Strong vendor management skills; experience and knowledge of available vendors in the IT space
  • Strong experience in customer communications to ensure alignment of priorities and activities
  • Experience in people management is required in managing vendors/contractors and potentially employees as Rhythm grows.
  • Broad, state-of-the-art technology awareness that can be applied creatively to business problems and opportunities
  • Expertise in investigating, negotiating and selecting outside services and technology
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 $182,000-$275,000. 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 in Massachusetts.

Posted 2026-01-22

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