Associate Director, Benefits
Rhythm is a global, commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company committed to transforming the lives of patients living with rare neuroendocrine diseases. We develop medicines for previously untreatable or undertreated diseases. 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 Associate Director of Benefits leads the strategy, design, and administration of the company’s global benefits programs, ensuring they are competitive, compliant, cost-effective, and aligned with the broader Total Rewards philosophy. This role partners closely with HR, Finance, Legal, and business leadership to deliver scalable, high-impact programs that support a growing and geographically diverse workforce. The Director of Benefits is responsible for driving continuous improvement across benefit offerings, vendor relationships, and operational processes, while delivering a seamless, high-quality employee experience and clear, engaging communication at every stage of the employee lifecycle. Responsibilities and Duties
- Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of an organizationally aligned benefits strategy that supports business growth, talent attraction, and retention
- Oversee end-to-end global benefits programs (health, wellness, retirement, leave, insurance), ensuring scalability across regions
- Partner with the Exec Director, International HRBP on the design, implementation, and administration, for benefits programs across our international region
- Partner with HR, Finance, and leadership to align benefits strategy with workforce and organizational priorities
- Drive continuous improvement and innovation, leveraging market benchmarking and employee insights to evolve offerings
- Oversee delivery of responsive, high-quality employee support for benefits inquiries and complex cases
- Develop and execute clear, engaging communications and education strategies to improve benefit utilization and understanding
- Ensure compliance with ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA and applicable regulations
- Lead annual renewals and negotiations, vendor relationships, and RFPs, balancing cost management with competitive program design
- Partner cross-functionally with HR, Finance, Legal, Procurement, IT, and regional teams to ensure compliance, financial discipline, and seamless program delivery across geographies
- Partner with People Ops to ensure seamless administration and service delivery across the employee lifecycle
- Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field
- 8+ years of progressive benefits experience with at least 5+ years in the Biopharmaceutical industry
- Deep knowledge of U.S. benefits regulations
- Experience managing global benefits programs
- Strong financial and analytical skills
- Experience with HRIS systems such as ADP
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
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