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Director, Program Management

Rhythm Pharmaceuticals Inc.
September 05, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (Greater Boston)
Worldwide
Clinical Research and Development
Role: Director of Program Management responsible for overseeing multiple drug development programs in rare neuroendocrine diseases, from early phases through regulatory submission. Responsibilities include leading cross-functional program strategy execution, developing integrated development plans, managing risks, timelines, budgets, and interdependencies, and ensuring stakeholder communication. The role involves facilitating core team meetings, tracking progress, and driving continuous process improvements. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree required; 10+ years in pharma/biotech drug development, with at least 5 years in project or program management. Experience in clinical development (Phase 1-3), regulatory pathways, and rare disease indications is preferred. Skills include strategic thinking, cross-functional collaboration, exceptional planning, and strong communication. Technical proficiency in MS Office; familiarity with project management tools like MS Project or Smartsheet is advantageous. High-Value: Focus on rare neuroendocrine diseases, early to late-stage clinical programs, hybrid work in Boston, with some travel. The role reports to the Head of Program Management and requires stakeholder engagement across research, development, manufacturing, and commercial teams.