Rhythm Pharmaceuticals (RYTM) Announces Promotions within its Executive Leadership Team

Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: RYTM), a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company committed to transforming the care of people living with rare genetic diseases of obesity, today announced the promotions of Joe Shulman to Chief Technical Officer, Patrick Kleyn, Ph.D., to Senior Vice President and Head of Translational Research and Development, and Elisabeth Crönert-Bendell, M.D., to Senior Vice President and Head of Strategy.

“We are pleased to announce the promotions of three exceptionally talented and influential leaders on Rhythm’s executive leadership team,” said David Meeker, M.D., Chair, President and Chief Executive Officer of Rhythm. “Joe, Patrick and Elisabeth continue to play vital roles in our efforts to build a global organization, deliver IMCIVREE® (setmelanotide) to patients and families and execute on our mission of transforming the care of rare genetic diseases of obesity.”

Mr. Shulman joined Rhythm in 2020 as Senior Vice President of Technical Operations. He previously served as Senior Vice President of Technical Operations at Ra Pharmaceuticals, acquired by UCB, where he oversaw all aspects of CMC development and strategy as a member of the executive leadership team. Prior to that, he was Senior Vice President of Global Technical Operations at Novelion Therapeutics, and earlier in his career, Mr. Shulman held similar roles at Ziopharm Oncology and Dyax Corp. He holds an M.B.A. from Boston University and earned a B.S. in chemical engineering from Miami University of Ohio.

Dr. Kleyn joined Rhythm’s Translational Research and Development team in 2018 and has recently been serving as its interim head. He has 30 years of experience across industry and academia and brings a deep understanding of both genetics and management. Dr. Kleyn previously held leadership positions including Chief Scientific Officer and Chief Executive Officer at several biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies. He earned a Ph.D. in molecular genetics from the University College London in the UK.

Dr. Crönert-Bendell joined Rhythm in 2021 and has been serving as Vice President and Head of International Strategy, playing a leading role in global expansion. A neurologist by training, she has led clinical development programs, medical affairs organizations, sales and marketing teams, and served as the global product lead for multiple companies including Kyowa Kirin and Sanofi Genzyme. Prior to that, she worked in Strategic Consulting at Monitor. Dr. Crönert-Bendell holds an M.B.A. from INSEAD and earned an M.D. from the Université Paris-Est.

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