Senior Medical Director, Clinical Research - Neurodegeneration

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals is seeking an imaginative physician drug developer. This is an opportunity to provide clinical leadership in developing RNAi therapeutics in Alnylam’s rapidly expanding portfolio, which spans the areas of rare genetic diseases, cardio‑metabolic diseases, neuroscience, hematology and hepatology.

The successful candidate’s primary role will be to drive the pipeline forward through leadership of clinical development programs. While the primary focus responsibility will be as clinical lead physician on Alnylam’s Huntington’s program, the role may support across a range of therapeutic areas and all stages of development may be required as pipeline assets evolve.

The Sr. Director is expected to play a leading and influencing role in the overall clinical development strategies and drive progress and operational excellence for associated clinical trials. In addition, this role will include interaction with Alnylam’s research group, helping to advise the team on the clinical development feasibility of novel targets and the design of proof‑of‑concept studies. This work will also involve extensive consultation and collaboration with external experts.

It is expected that additional opportunities will arise to lead bench‑to‑bedside early phase clinical development programs. The Senior Director, Clinical Research, will work in a matrix organization across Regulatory, Biostatistics, Clinical Operations, Preclinical, and Commercial drug development experience in neurology (Huntington’s Disease) would be a great advantage, but not essential.

• 10+ years industry experience or equivalent clinical academic experience
• Sound scientific and clinical judgment
• Successful track record of leading Phase 2/3 clinical programs (preferably in Huntington’s drug development), including major interactions with Health Authorities
• Familiarity with concepts of clinical research and clinical trial design, including biostatistics, regulatory agency organization, guidelines, and practices
• Ability to effectively present ideas and document complex medical/clinical concepts in both written and oral communication
• History of solving problems while exhibiting superior judgment and a balanced, realistic understanding of issues
• Outstanding leadership and collaboration skills working within a matrix environment
• Experience and knowledge of working with biotech/pharma partner(s) a plus
• Thrives in highly entrepreneurial biotech environment and embraces Alnylam’s culture of science, passion and urgency

U.S. Pay Range $305,700.00 - $413,700.00. 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.

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.