Alnylam – US Market Access Postdoctoral Research Fellow

NU USA Northeastern University; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeastern University Pharmaceutical Industry Fellowships Program, in partnership with Alnylam, offers a two-year US Market Access fellowship based in Cambridge, MA, designed for Pharm.D. graduates to advance expertise through hands-on experience with biopharmaceutical industry partners.

Fellows engage with Northeastern faculty on professional development, teaching, service, and scholarly activities, gaining exposure to market access strategies across Commercial & Medical functions.

Qualifications

• PharmD degree from ACPE-accredited program.
• Eligible for pharmacist licensure in MA.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute strategic and tactical plans for US Market Access.
• Create field tools and training for external engagements.
• Lead Congress planning and management (materials, tracking, sponsorships).
• Evaluate competitive dynamics affecting coverage, pricing, and channel design.
• Collaborate with US Marketing, Global Value & Access, and Medical Affairs to align tactics.
• Support annual investment planning and ensure tactics align with brand strategy.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Leadership

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

Job description

About the Opportunity

Northeastern University Pharmaceutical Industry Fellowships Program is a two‑year experiential program designed to advance lifelong learning and the education and training of Pharm.D. graduates. A key element of the program’s success is preparing Fellows to meet evolving workforce needs across various sectors of the pharmaceutical industry. Fellows have the opportunity to work closely with our innovative biopharmaceutical industry partners, while engaging with Northeastern University faculty in professional and career development, teaching, service, and scholarly activities. In partnership with Northeastern University, Alnylam Pharmaceuticals is offering a two‑year US Market Access fellowship, based in Cambridge, MA.

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.

Responsibilities

• Execution of strategic and tactical plans for US Market Access across Alnylam’s commercial portfolio
• Creation of field tools and training to support external customer engagements
• Lead Congress planning and management (e.g., material creation, meeting tracking and sponsorship management)
• Evaluation and analysis of competitive dynamics that may impact coverage, pricing, reimbursement & channel design
• Cross‑functional collaboration with US Marketing, Global Value & Access, and Medical Affairs to ensure Market Access tactics are aligned across Commercial & Medical functional areas
• Participation and assessment of annual investment planning process, ensuring tactics and strategies are executed against broader brand strategies

Qualifications

• Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an ACPE‑accredited institution
• Eligible for pharmacist licensure in the State of Massachusetts
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong time management and leadership abilities
• Ability to work independently and take initiative on a variety of projects at both the industry site and Northeastern
• Previous exposure to US Managed Care through academic coursework or independent research
• Direct professional experience is not needed to apply for this role

Additional Information

Position Type Research Additional Information Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer. Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Compensation

Grade/Pay Type: 108S Expected Hiring Range: $60,315.00 - $85,192.50 With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend on several factors, which may include your education, experience, location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly‑situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.

Visa and Work Authorization

Northeastern University will not provide H-1B, TN, O-1, E-3, or any other type of employment visa sponsorship for the successful applicant to this position, now or in the future. STEM OPT is not compatible for this position. The successful applicant must be able to maintain valid work authorization in the United States throughout the entire appointment without Northeastern University's sponsorship for a visa.

Northeastern University Overview

Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university and the recognized leader in experiential lifelong learning. Our approach of integrating real‑world experience with education, research and innovation empowers our students, faculty, alumni and partners to create worldwide impact. Our global university system provides our community and academic, government, and industry partners with unique opportunities to think locally and act globally. The system – which includes 14 campuses across the U.S., U.K., and Canada, 300,000‑plus alumni, and 3,000 partners worldwide – serves as a platform for scaling ideas, talent, and solutions. The university’s residential campuses for undergraduate and graduate degrees are located in Boston, London, and Oakland, California. Our research and graduate campuses are in the Massachusetts communities of Burlington and Nahant; Arlington, Virginia; Charlotte, North Carolina; Miami; Portland, Maine; Seattle; Silicon Valley, California; Toronto; and Vancouver. Northeastern’s personalized, experiential undergraduate and graduate programs lead to degrees through the doctorate in 10 colleges and schools across our campuses. Learning emphasizes the intersection of data, technology, and human literacies, uniquely preparing graduates for careers of the future and lives of fulfillment and accomplishment. Our research enterprise, with an R1 Carnegie classification, is solutions oriented and spans the world. Our faculty scholars and students work in teams that cross not just disciplines, but also sectors—aligned around solving today’s highly interconnected global challenges and focused on transformative impact for humankind.