Rhythm Pharmaceuticals Inc. · 5 days ago
Manager, Equity Administration
Boston, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$110K/yr - $165K/yr
5+ years expRhythm Pharmaceuticals Inc. is a global, commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to transforming the lives of patients with rare neuroendocrine diseases. The Manager, Equity Administration will oversee and expand the company's equity program, ensuring operational efficiency, compliance, and employee engagement while collaborating cross-functionally to drive process improvements.
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Responsibilities
Responsible for administration of Rhythm’s global equity programs, including public RSUs and stock options: oversee grant issuance, tracking, vesting, exercises, cancellations, deferred releases, and liquidity events, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timeliness
Serve as primary administrator for the equity management platform (e.g., E•Trade), maintaining records, updating grant agreements, and managing system audits
Oversee global equity administration, ensuring compliance with international regulations and supporting employees in multiple countries
Serve as initial point of contact for employee equity questions across multiple countries, building and delivering applicable informative documentation and internal trainings
Drive periodic equity refresh cycles and new hire grant programs, including modeling, planning, and execution in alignment with company guidelines
Partner with Total Rewards and HR Business Partners to deliver clear communications and education on equity topics; respond to employee inquiries with professionalism and clarity
Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations (SEC, IRS, ISO/NSO rules), engaging outside counsel as needed
Collaborate with Legal, Finance, HR, and external advisors to align on equity-related matters and support strategic initiatives
Identify and implement process improvements to streamline, document, and scale equity operations in a dynamic, high-growth environment
Support audits, modeling, and board reporting related to equity compensation
Facilitate onboarding/offboarding equity processes and coordinate with HRIS and Payroll
Qualification
Required
Minimum 5 years of experience in equity administration, ideally within a public company
Deep understanding of equity types (ISOs, RSUs) and related tax and compliance considerations
Proficiency with equity platforms such as E•Trade
Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex equity concepts to diverse stakeholders
Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality
Preferred
Experience with French qualified equity programs a plus
Familiarity with deferred compensation, 409A, and public company equity best practices preferred
CEP Level I certification is a plus
Benefits
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.
Company
Rhythm Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Rhythm Pharmaceuticals is a global, commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on transforming the lives of patients with rare neuroendocrine diseases by rapidly advancing care and precision medicines that address the root cause.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.22BKey Investors
HealthCare Royalty Partners
2025-07-10Post Ipo Equity· $175M
2024-04-01Post Ipo Debt· $150M
2022-09-14Post Ipo Equity· $124.8M
Leadership Team
Elisabeth Crönert-Bendell
SVP, Head of Strategy
Recent News
2026-01-20
2026-01-11
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