Associate Director, Clinical Operations

Overview

The Associate Director is responsible for leading a team of Global Trial Leaders and Trial Managers within the Study Management Organization.  The position is responsible for staff development and study oversight and will work closely with the Director for input on project assignments, workload distribution, resourcing, and prioritization.  The Associate Director directly influences trial objectives and ensures common operational issues/challenges are identified within and potentially across trials and programs and are addressed through operational risk mitigation, including proposals for alternative solutions.  The Associate Director is also accountable for the operational execution of all trials within a program.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for the delivery of the operational strategy in alignment with the Clinical Development Plan, ensuring alignment with the business goals and trial delivery objectives (including resourcing, budget, and change control) by partnering with CTWG and CDST on timeline creation. May Chair and/or support the Trial Leader in leading the CTWG for the successful execution of assigned trial/s.

• Define (for early development), or work with the Director to align on, the Operational Strategy for each trial in the program and gain governance endorsement on proposed plans
• Lead operational scenario planning and mitigate trial level risks that may impact timelines / budget.
• Ensure appropriate timely and quality oversight, and appropriately escalate issues to the Director, Quality and functional leadership.
• Ability to effectively communicate the operational strategy, and defend the operational plan and costs associated to CTWG, CDST, Director, leadership and at governance meetings as appropriate.
• Lead and ensure inspection readiness for the trial/s
• Build knowledgeable and skilled team with competencies and capabilities to successfully set up and deliver clinical trials
• Promote strong collaboration across cross-functional teams
• Setting goals in alignment with company, program, and departmental goals
• Ensure staff training on procedures and systems associated with their roles
• Develop a team that consistently achieves strong results through nurturing individual growth, effectively managing performance, and providing guidance
• For early development programs, AD may represent Clinical Operations at CDST
• Interface with internal key stakeholders including, but not limited to; Finance, Program Management, Vendor Management, Safety, Accounting, Supply, Quality Assurance, Data Management, Statistics, Clinical Research, Commercial, Regulatory, Bio Analytical, Medical Affairs; which may include acting as a liaison between groups.
• Lead or participate in process improvement activities at a trial and department level as needed
• Participate in preparation for, and conduct of, Health Authority Inspections and internal QA audits
• Ability to travel (expected annual average of 10% but flexibility to go over or below this as required).

Qualifications

• BS/ BA degree is required.
• Proven experience leading clinical research experience gained with a CRO, Biotech or Pharmaceutical Company working on Phase 1-4 global clinical trials. 
• Established expertise leading end to end global clinical trials, specifically conducting Phase 3 registrational trials
• Experience in and knowledge of the pharmaceutical development process
• Excellent decision-making, analytical and strong financial management skills are essential to this position
• Ability to manage all aspects of execution of a clinical trial
• Must possess excellent leadership skills, proven ability to foster team productivity and cohesiveness and the ability to operate and execute with limited supervision
• Experience in leading without authority and in multifunctional matrixed and global environments
• Strong project planning/ management, communication (written and verbal) and presentation skills
• Prior line management experience or a solid background in matrixed leadership experience required
• Exceptional organizational skills and ability to deal with competing priorities, also strong reasoning and problem-solving ability.
• Apply project management best practices to programs. Experience in novel clinical drug development.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite (Excel, Word and PowerPoint)

U.S. Pay Range

$166,700.00 - $225,500.00

The pay range reflects the full-time base salary range we expect to pay for this role at the time of posting. Base pay will be determined based on a number of factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, and education. This role is eligible for an annual short-term incentive award (e.g., bonus or sales incentive) and an annual long-term incentive award (e.g., equity).

Alnylam’s robust Total Rewards package is designed to support your overall health and well-being. We offer comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, a lifestyle reimbursement program, flexible spending and health savings accounts and a 401(k)with a generous company match. Eligible employees enjoy paid time off, wellness days, holidays, and two company-wide recharge breaks. We also offer generous family resources and leave. Our commitment to your well-being reflects our belief that caring for our people fuels the impact we create together.

Learn more about these and additional benefits offered by Alnylam by visiting the Benefits section of the Careers website: https://www.alnylam.com/careers

About Alnylam

We are the leader in RNAi therapeutics – a revolutionary approach with the potential to transform the lives of people with rare and common diseases. Built on Nobel Prize-winning science, Alnylam has delivered the breakthroughs that made RNAi therapeutics possible and are just at the beginning of what’s possible. Our deep pipeline, late-stage programs, and bold vision reflect our core values: fierce innovation, passion for excellence, purposeful urgency, open culture and commitment to people. We're proud to be a globally recognized top employer, where an authentic, inclusive culture and breakthrough thinking fuel one another.

At Alnylam, we commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equal employment opportunity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their sex, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, pregnancy status or related conditions, genetic information, veteran or military status, marital or familial status, political affiliation, age, or any other factor protected by federal, state, or local law. Alnylam is an E-Verify Employer.