Associate Director, Pathology

Overview:

The successful pathologist candidate will join an experienced team of pathologists providing discovery and development support on a strong pipeline of programs covering a large breadth of disease areas. In addition to routine pathology evaluation, there will be a strong emphasis on supporting research with a collaborative team of clinical pathology, histology and molecular pathology scientists.

This position is preferably onsite though hybrid onsite will be considered and will be in Kendall Square, Cambridge.

Responsibilities:

• Support in vivo discovery studies including model and endpoint selection, data analysis, and molecular pathology including IHC/ISH interpretation.
• Interface with and support pathology needs of Platform/Research scientists.
• Conduct gross and microscopic examination of animal tissues, interpret and determine significance of results for histopathology, molecular pathology and clinical pathology.
• Providing support for all in vivo platform and therapeutic endeavors in rodents and nonhuman primates.
• Provide written pathology reports, memos, and other communications that accurately and concisely reflect the data collected and the impact on target feasibility, opportunities and risks, development considerations, and human safety.
• Summarize experimental results for presentations within and outside the company.
• Hone toxicologic pathology skills to serve as program pathologist conducting pathology peer reviews of GLP studies.
• May assist in the regulatory toxicology strategy, guiding development and project prioritization by responding quickly to data from ongoing studies and providing input to management and development teams.
• Ongoing career development support as experience grows.

Qualifications:

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD/BVSc).
• ACVP/ECVP-board certification in anatomic pathology.
• PhD strongly preferred.
• >2 years of experience as a pathologist in biotech, pharma or at a CRO preferable.
• Excellent English oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interest in areas of Alnylam research emphasis.

U.S. Pay Range

$169,000.00 - $238,200.00

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.