Alnylam – US Medical Affairs TTR Postdoctoral Research Fellow

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits including vision and/

Tuition assistance

Wellness & life

Retirement

Commuting & transportation

Job summary

The Alnylam-US Medical Affairs Fellowship, in collaboration with Northeastern University, offers a two-year experiential program based in Cambridge, MA. Fellows work closely with biopharmaceutical partners and Northeastern faculty on medical affairs activities, training, and scientific exchange.

The role emphasizes developing scientific communications, supporting launch readiness, and gaining exposure to MSL concepts while shadowing field medical teams.

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.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the tactical planning and execution of US Medical Affairs plans.
• Understand patient pathways, care gaps, and HCP education needs in different US geographies and support development of regional field medical plans.
• Support the medical plan for the ongoing evolution of Alnylam and its products in the ATTR amyloidosis space.
• Support the development and/or pull-through of US-specific medical communications, publications, and training materials.

Skills

Pharmacy degree

Massachusetts licensure

Communication skills

Time management

Leadership

Independent work

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy

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 Medical Affairs 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

The Medical Affairs organization at Alnylam plays a leading role in supporting pipeline assets, in preparing for launch, and supporting commercially available products, as we advance medicines for patients who have limited or inadequate treatment options. US Medical Affairs translates and implements the disease and product strategy set at the global level and adapts it to the US healthcare landscape. US Medical works within a cross-functional team building tactical alignment with internal partners and delivers on the medical plan. US Medical directors play a key role in informing global product development and data generation strategies with perspective of US Region. The team also provides disease and product education to internal stakeholders as well as the external healthcare community. Field medical teams within US Medical engage in scientific discussions with both HCPs and payers to collect and disseminate evolving insights on the external treatment landscape, Alnylam’s clinical trial programs, and Alnylam data to inform Alnylam strategy. The US Medical Affairs Fellow will support the development and pull-through of scientific presentations to support upcoming launch activities. The fellow will also have a chance to shadow MSLs and understand the principles of engagement with HCPs, gathering insights and leading scientific discussions.

Key Job Duties

• Contribute to the tactical planning and execution of US Medical Affairs plans
• Understand patient pathways, care gaps, and HCP education needs in different US geographies and support development of regional field medical plans
• Support the medical plan for the ongoing evolution of Alnylam and its products in the ATTR amyloidosis space
• Support the development and/or pull-through of US-specific medical communications, publications, and training materials

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

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.

Position Type Research

Position Type Research

Additional Information

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.