Director, Health Informatics

Custom Field 1:  3114
Date:  Apr 19, 2026
Location: 

Cambridge, MA, US, 02142 Cambridge, MA, US, 02142 Cambridge, MA, US, 02142

The Director, Health Informatics leads the strategy development and execution of health information technology (HIT) capabilities that enable Alnylam engagement with healthcare systems and providers.

 

This role partners with U.S. health systems to help harness EHR capabilities and digital solutions to advance care delivery and improve patient outcome for rare disease patients across Alnylam’s portfolio.

 

Key Responsibilities

 

  • Conduct workflow and technology assessments in collaboration with health systems to identify digital HIT solutions (e.g., EHR-embedded tools) to improve care pathways and outcomes across the patient journey.
  • Develop and lead integration of digital HIT solutions (including but not limited to diagnostic, referrals, and disease management workflow) and other educational resources to support patient identification, diagnosis and treatment workflows, and outcomes tracking within U.S. health systems.
  • Collaborate with Strategic Accounts, Market Access, Patient Services, Medical Affairs, and other cross-functional field teams to integrate informatics capabilities into account planning, health systems strategies, launch planning and lifecycle management.
  • Identify and develop strategic collaborations with HIT vendors, digital health partners, and ecosystem stakeholders where appropriate.
  • Support population health and data‑driven initiatives aligned to Alnylam portfolio strategy and therapeutic priorities.

 

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree required in life sciences, healthcare, business, health information systems or related field; Advanced degree (MBA, MPH, MS or similar) preferred
  • 8-10+ years of biopharma experience in health informatics; Prior experience working within health systems preferred
  • Deep understanding of U.S. health system environments
  • Strong acumen in U.S. healthcare compliance guidelines, laws, and practices
  • Track record of designing and implementing innovative solutions within U.S. health systems through open collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders
  • Flexibility to travel to Alnylam HQ and/or customers (at least 20%)

 

Key Competencies

  • Strategic thinking and structured problem solving
  • Executive presence with strong communications and presentation skills
  • Cross‑functional collaboration
  • Comfort operating in evolving, ambiguous environments
  • Deep understanding of EHR platforms (Epic, Cerner, etc.)
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, etc.)

U.S. Pay Range

$201,500.00 - $272,600.00

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.


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