Associate Legal Director, Commercial Counsel

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking an Associate Legal Director, Commercial Counsel to provide comprehensive legal support for marketed and late-stage clinical programs. This role emphasizes collaboration with various teams, ensuring compliance with healthcare laws and regulations while managing legal risks. Ideal candidates will have a strong legal background in the pharma/biotech industry, particularly with rare diseases. Join a company recognized for its people-first culture and commitment to diversity, where your contributions will have a significant impact on patient care and groundbreaking therapies.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of legal experience in pharma/biotech or healthcare law.
• Current bar admission for in-house practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support to U.S. commercial and medical affairs teams.
• Analyze materials related to advertising and patient support.

Skills

Healthcare laws

Legal compliance

Risk management

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Juris Doctor

Job description

This role is considered hybrid.

Overview

The Associate Legal Director, Commercial Counsel will provide comprehensive legal support for our marketed and late-stage clinical programs, partnering with marketing, sales, medical affairs, patient services, and market access teams. This role will support the Global Rare Business Unit (GRBU), with a particular emphasis on U.S. legal advice. The GRBU currently has two marketed products serving patients in the rare diseases of acute hepatic porphyria (AHP) and primary hyperoxaluria type 1 (PH1), respectively. AHP is characterized by neuro-visceral attacks, with or without skin manifestations. PH1 is a rare, life-threatening disease that can cause serious kidney damage and affect other organs. This position requires working in a fast-paced, matrix organization, engaging with key business partners on strategies across channels, including customer engagement, advertising & promotion, disease awareness, and patient support programs. Some responsibilities may also involve supporting global or international legal matters, such as reviewing promotional and medical materials, initiatives, and strategies worldwide.

Effective collaboration with the Commercial Legal Team, broader Legal Department, and stakeholders such as Commercial, Medical Affairs, and Ethics & Compliance teams, including outside counsel, is essential. Experience advising on healthcare laws related to advertising, promotion, and fraud and abuse is preferred.

This position is hybrid and primarily located in Cambridge, MA.

Key Responsibilities

1. Provide high-quality legal advice and support to U.S. commercial, medical affairs, patient services, and market access teams, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies.
2. Analyze U.S. and international materials, initiatives, and training related to advertising, promotion, disease awareness, patient support, and medical education.
3. Identify, analyze, and mitigate legal and commercial risks; coordinate with outside counsel for specialized advice.
4. Partner with the compliance team on policy setting, training, and related activities.
5. Support general corporate and R&D legal matters, as well as other legal projects and initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and Juris Doctor from an accredited U.S. law school; excellent academic credentials preferred.
• 5-7 years of legal experience.
• Current bar admission for in-house practice.
• Experience in pharma/biotech industry or healthcare law from a law firm; experience with rare diseases or pediatric drugs is a plus.
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and with external parties.
• Strong decision-making, organizational, and risk management skills.
• Proven integrity, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

About Alnylam

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals is a leader in RNA interference (RNAi) therapeutics, transforming genetic medicine since 2002. Our innovative approach targets diseases at their genetic source, with a commitment to scientific excellence and patient impact.

Our Culture

Our people-first culture is driven by core values: innovation, openness, urgency, excellence, and inclusivity. Recognized as a top employer globally, we foster an environment where employees can thrive, belong, and contribute to groundbreaking medicines. We are committed to diversity and equal employment opportunity, welcoming applicants regardless of race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics.