Associate Director, Medical Affairs

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Associate Medical Director to join our dynamic team in the United States. This pivotal role will support the strategy and execution of comprehensive medical plans in the US, with focus on the TTR space. The ideal candidate will support the development and execution of plans through various channels, including our field medical team and collaborating closely with cross-functional partners to advance patient care and support healthcare professionals in the diagnosis and management of TTR.

Summary of Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the Sr. Medical Director US TTR Lead and in close collaboration with US TTR Medical Directors the US Associate Medical Director, TTR will:

• Participate in stratagic planning and support the development and management of project plans including leading coordination amongst matrix teams.
• Support the execution of strategic plans through various channels, including though the field medical organization, facilitating knowledge exchange and supporting healthcare professionals.
• Closely partner with training to support optimized field use, communication of materials and messages.
• Support coordinated multi-channel pull-though and communication of educational materials and scientific messages across channels (field, CME, digital, congress, etc.).
• Support key aspects of US national and regional congress planning and execution related to medical engagement activites.
• Support key aspects of coordination of US stakeholder engagement including HCP advisory boards, structured insights, COE and professional medical association engagement.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory, ethical, and professional guidelines in the conduct of medical affairs activities.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree (PharmD, PhD, MD) with strong preference for candidates with specialization or experience in cardiology.
• Demonstrated expertise in the cardiology therapeutic area, with preferred experience in the TTR Cardiomyopathy space.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in medical affairs within the pharmaceutical or biotech industry, including experience in field medical roles and strategy development.
• Proven ability to develop and execute medical strategies and effectively communicate complex scientific information to diverse audiences.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to mentor and guide a field medical team.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills, with the ability to engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Solid understanding of clinical research, drug development processes, and US regulatory environment.
• Ability to travel as needed to fulfill job responsibilities.

About Alnylam: Alnylam Pharmaceuticals (Nasdaq: ALNY) has led the translation of RNA interference (RNAi) into a whole new class of innovative medicines with the potential to transform the lives of people afflicted with rare and more prevalent diseases. Based on Nobel Prize-winning science, RNAi therapeutics represent a powerful, clinically validated approach to treating diseases at their genetic source by “interfering” with mRNA that cause or contribute to disease. Since our founding in 2002, Alnylam has led the RNAi Revolution and continues to turn scientific possibility into reality.

Our culture: Our people-first culture is guided by our core values: fiercely innovative, open culture, purposeful urgency, passion for excellence, and commitment to people, and these values influence how we work and the business decisions we make. Thanks to feedback from our employees over the years, we’ve been fortunate to be named a top employer around the world. Alnylam is extremely proud to have been recognized as the #1 Large Employer by Boston Globe Top Places to Work in 2023 for the third consecutive year, one of Science Magazine’s Top Biopharma Employers, one of America's Most Responsible Companies for 2024 by Newsweek, a Fast Company Best Workplace for Innovators, and a Great Place to Work in Canada, France, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, and UK – among others.

At Alnylam, we commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equal employment opportunity. We are dedicated to building an environment where employees can feel that they belong, can bring their authentic selves to work, and achieve to their full potential. By empowering employees to embrace their unique differences at work, our business grows stronger with advanced and original thinking, allowing us to bring groundbreaking medicines to patients. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ethnicity, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics prohibited by law.