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Director, Forecasting Planning and Analytics
Rhythm PharmaceuticalsUnited Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 9 Jul 2025
About the role
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 Head of Business Insights and Analytics for the North American region, with a dotted line to Vice President of Financial Planning and Analysis, Rhythm Pharmaceuticals is seeking a strategic and experienced Director of Financial Planning and Analytics for our rare disease portfolio. The role is to serve as the primary finance and analytics partner for the region for all aspects of financial performance from revenue to operating expenses. This role is pivotal in developing robust, data-driven forecasts, providing ongoing P&L visibility to leadership, and supplementing analytics to support the commercial success of IMCIVREE in current and future approved indications. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in pharmaceutical revenue forecasting, finance, P&L reconciliation, analytics, and a strong understanding of rare disease markets, and a collaborative mindset to work across multiple teams including Commercial, Finance, and Medical.
Responsibilities and Duties
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 Head of Business Insights and Analytics for the North American region, with a dotted line to Vice President of Financial Planning and Analysis, Rhythm Pharmaceuticals is seeking a strategic and experienced Director of Financial Planning and Analytics for our rare disease portfolio. The role is to serve as the primary finance and analytics partner for the region for all aspects of financial performance from revenue to operating expenses. This role is pivotal in developing robust, data-driven forecasts, providing ongoing P&L visibility to leadership, and supplementing analytics to support the commercial success of IMCIVREE in current and future approved indications. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in pharmaceutical revenue forecasting, finance, P&L reconciliation, analytics, and a strong understanding of rare disease markets, and a collaborative mindset to work across multiple teams including Commercial, Finance, and Medical.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Drive and align leadership on U.S. and Canadian revenue forecasts for current and future indications and products
- Develop and maintain short- and long-term patient, and revenue forecasts for Rhythm's approved and future rare disease indications.
- Build and refine complex forecast models incorporating epidemiology data, primary and secondary data, market research, and competitive intelligence.
- Drive continuous improvements in forecasting methodology, tools, and processes, leveraging advanced simulation models when required.
- Present forecast assumptions, risks, and opportunities in well-structured presentations to support alignment and presentation to senior leadership.
- Liaise with International organization to ensure general consistency in forecast approach, where appropriate.
- Stay current with competitive landscape and emerging market dynamics within rare diseases to inform forecast adjustments.
- Support strategic planning, new indication launches, and business development initiatives through scenario modeling and strategic forecasting.
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Provide financial and operational support for planning, budgeting, and forecasting activities of North America region and departments on a monthly basis. Ensure active engagement of participants within appropriate timelines and adherence to corporate budget guidance and targets.
- Act as the subject matter expert of financial planning tool (Adaptive) for North American team
- Financial Performance Management
- Track and communicate actual results compared to budget and forecast to North America Leadership team, identifying trends and recommend actions to improve results
- Ensure budgetary compliance through actual variance analyses, vendor dashboard reviews, and purchase order review and management
- Development and enhancement of standard financial reports for monthly and quarterly reviews with North American Leadership
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