Director, Clinical Research- Benign Hematology

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals; Cambridge, Philadelphia (MA, Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals in Cambridge, MA seeks a Director of Clinical Research for Benign Hematology. The role leads cross-functional teams to advance RNAi therapeutics from Phase 2 to Phase 3, providing clinical leadership, trial oversight, and external collaboration with experts and regulators.

You will shape development strategies and drive progress within a matrix organization. The successful candidate is an MD with strong research credentials and 3+ years in industry or academia, with

Qualifications

• MD with strong clinical and/or research background (MD or MD/PhD).
• Board Certification in neurology desirable.
• 3+ years industry or clinical academic research experience.
• Excellent scientific and clinical judgment.
• Strong communication and leadership in a matrix environment.

Responsibilities

• Be the subject matter expert for Neurology/Benign Hematology disease areas.
• Lead the clinical program strategy and drive global regulatory approvals.
• Oversee trial conduct, safety, and deliverables across regions.
• Collaborate with Regulatory Affairs, Preclinical, and Medical Affairs to align development plans.
• Ensure timely submission documents and dissemination of results.

Job description

Director, Clinical Research- Benign Hematology

Cambridge, MA, Philadelphia, PA, Maidenhead, England

Overview

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals is seeking an imaginative physician drug developer, with the flexibility and confidence to work across diseases within the neurology and hematology therapeutic area. This role includes the opportunity to provide clinical leadership in developing RNAi therapeutics in Alnylam’s expanding portfolio, which spans from rare genetic to common diseases.

The successful candidate’s primary role will be one of the clinical study leads working on the plasminogen program transitioning from Phase 2 to Phase 3. The Director will report directly into the program clinical development strategy lead who provides the clinical research oversight of the program. The Director is expected to play a leading and influencing role in the overall clinical development strategies and drive progress and operational excellence of his/her clinical trial(s). This work will also involve extensive consultation and collaboration with external experts. The Director, Clinical Research, will work in a matrix organization across Regulatory, Biostatistics, Clinical Operations, Preclinical, Commercial & Quality Assurance teams to ensure fully harmonized and integrated development strategies. The Director will be a key Alnylam Development spokesperson at external meetings, including regulatory interactions and scientific meetings.

Key Responsibilities

• Be a subject matter expert for the relevant disease area(s)
• Be the strategic leader providing a strong, clear voice for the clinical program
• Develop creative but realistic approaches to drug development and lead clinical efforts towards global regulatory approvals
• Oversight of trial conduct and safety
• Collaborate closely with Preclinical, Regulatory Affairs and Medical Affairs to ensure tight strategic integration of product development plans.
• Be accountable via Clinical Research and Operations for all relevant timelines and deliverables.
• Supervise closely all major written deliverables (regulatory submissions, original articles, abstracts), and presentation materials.
• Be responsible for final review and sign off with respect to all controlled documents including protocols, investigator brochures, and informed consent forms.
• Influence internal and external audiences in a high impact, highly visible fashion

Qualifications

A highly driven, dynamic, engaged and accomplished physician-scientist with experience and insight will thrive in this role. Specific qualifications include:

• MD with strong research background or MD PhD with best of class clinical and/or research training as shown through research support and peer-reviewed publications.
• Board Certification (or equivalent) or specialist training in neurology is desirable
• 3+ years industry experience or equivalent clinical academic research experience
• Sound scientific and clinical judgment
• Familiarity with concepts of clinical research and clinical trials, including biostatistics, and 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 critical thinking and problem solving while exhibiting superior judgment and a balanced, realistic understanding of issues
• Outstanding leadership and collaboration skills working within a matrix environment
• Thrives in highly entrepreneurial biotech environment and embraces Alnylam’s culture of science, passion and urgency.

About Alnylam

We are the leader in RNAi therapeutics– a revolutionaryapproach 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 possibleand 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, wherean authentic, inclusive culture and breakthrough thinkingfuel 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.

The pay range below 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.