Senior Brand Manager Germany, Switzerland and Austria

Rhythm Pharmaceuticals rhythmtx.com Open · verified Sep 18, 2026

Munich Full-time Senior Brand Marketing

Senior Brand Marketing role at Rhythm Pharmaceuticals. Munich · full-time.

Role brief

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What you'll do

Localize international brand plans and lead marketing programs across Germany, Switzerland, and Austria
Build omnichannel campaigns across the product lifecycle with Medical Affairs, Sales, and other teams
Guide promotional work through Legal, Medical, and Regulatory review for compliant delivery
Plan GSA-relevant congresses and events, then track results and improve campaign performance
Manage the regional budget and turn engagement, campaign, and sales data into recommendations

What you bring

At least five years in national pharmaceutical marketing across the GSA region, including sales experience
A bachelor’s degree in science, pharmacy, or medical science; marketing or business study is an advantage
Hands-on experience with HCP or patient omnichannel campaigns, CRM, opt-in programs, and webinars
Strong project leadership, communication, and influence skills in complex cross-functional settings
Fluent written and spoken English and German, plus Microsoft Office and AI-tool familiarity

Who this fits

You’ll suit a hands-on marketer who can own execution, manage several initiatives, and influence teams without direct authority. The role is remote within the GSA region and linked to the Central Munich affiliate office. You must be able to travel to collaborative meetings and regional, national, and international congresses, with practical access to transport and airports.

From the employer

Company Overview
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 (Senior) Brand Manager, Germany, Switzerland, Austria (GSA) is responsible for (co)-leading the development, localization, and execution of marketing initiatives across Germany, Switzerland, and Austria. Reporting to the Marketing Director GSA, and working closely with International Marketing, Medical Affairs, Sales, other cross‑functional stakeholders, and the Swiss and Austrian Country Operations Leads, the role ensures strong brand integration, compliant execution, and measurable business impact across the GSA region.

Responsibilities & Duties
Strategy & Planning

Support the execution of international strategic and tactical marketing plans, ensuring effective localization and implementation across the GSA region.
Act as the regional marketing responsible person, alongside the Marketing Director for GSA, ensuring alignment with international brand strategy and regional business priorities.
Lead the development and implementation of local tactics and programs.

Marketing Execution & Omnichannel Excellence

Drive the development and execution of integrated marketing initiatives across the full product lifecycle, in close collaboration with Medical Affairs, Sales, and other cross‑functional teams.
Oversee the creation and implementation of local high‑impact promotional programs, with a strong focus on digital innovation, omnichannel engagement, and patient‑centric initiatives.
Act as marketing specialist and brand integrator for regional initiatives, proactively identifying opportunities and addressing local market challenges.
Responsible from the handoff from marketing to the sales team, ensuring an aligned strategic and tactical execution with the support needed to deliver impact in HCP interactions.

Compliance & Stakeholder Management

Guide marketing tactics through internal approval processes, ensuring full compliance with Legal, Medical, and Regulatory (LMR) requirements.
Build and maintain strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, including agencies and partners, to ensure high‑quality execution.

Events & Congresses

Lead the planning and execution of congresses and events relevant to the GSA markets.

Performance, Budget & Analytics

Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), analyze trends, and optimize marketing tactics using a data‑driven approach.
Effectively manage and optimize the regional marketing budget across all projects within scope.
Generate actionable insights from performance data (e.g., omnichannel engagement, campaign results, sales), translating findings into clear recommendations to refine strategy, optimize tactics, and improve customer experience.

Qualifications & Experience
Education

Bachelor’s degree in science, pharmacy, or medical science; Master’s degree in Marketing and/or Business Administration are an advantage.

Professional Experience

Minimum of 5 years’ experience in national pharmaceutical marketing (within GSA region); experience in Sales is a key requirement
Experience in rare diseases and pharmaceutical product launches is highly desirable.
Proven track record of commercial success through strong execution in complex, cross‑functional environments.
Prior experience in a start up or fast growing small to mid-size company preferred

Qualifications & Skills

Strong experience in omnichannel campaign development targeting HCPs and/or patients, including CRM, opt‑in programs, and digital formats such as webinars.
Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives in parallel while maintaining a high level of execution and on time delivery.
Strategic, out‑of‑the‑box thinker with a strong interest in innovative marketing approaches.
Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence without direct authority in a fast‑moving environment.
Self‑starter with a hands‑on mindset who takes ownership and drives execution.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and German; Italian and French is an advantage, yet no requirement.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel) and familiar with AI tools.

This role will be based within the GSA region (with an affiliate office in Central-Munich) in a remote setting. Although remotely, candidates applying must be willing and able to meet for collaborative purposes (e.g. workshops, strategic and tactical planning) & congresses (regional, national, international) and have easy access to transportation and airports.

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

Inherent in our core values is the commitment to act ethically and with integrity in all we do.