Director, Leadership Transformation & AI Coaching

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Wellness days

Recharge breaks

Job summary

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals in Cambridge, MA is seeking a strategic Director of Leadership Development to design and scale transformational leadership experiences that empower managers and key talent populations. You will partner with HR and business leaders to diagnose gaps, co-create scalable programs, and leverage AI coaching and data-driven insights to drive business results and improve patient impact.

This role blends strategic thinking with operational excellence and requires leading global

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree preferred; MBA or a Master’s in Learning, Organizational Development, or I/O Psychology is a plus.
• Minimum 8-10 years of progressive experience in building and scaling leadership development programs.
• A thought leader in leadership development with knowledge of industry trends and the latest research.
• Strong understanding of adult learning principles with a proven track record of designing content and facilitating sessions for audiences at all levels.
• Experience leveraging AI, automation, and data-driven platforms to personalize learning and scale capability building.
• Test-and-learn mindset, comfortable with ambiguity, energized by problem-solving, and quick to iterate.
• Exceptional communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels, including senior leadership.
• Strong program and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple high-visibility initiatives in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior leaders, HR Business Partners, HR Innovation & Analytics and key stakeholders to assess needs and identify opportunities to strengthen leadership and manager effectiveness.
• Design and deliver highly effective, inclusive leadership experiences, including workshops, blended learning, and in-the-flow learning.
• Design a leadership development framework that supports future-ready leadership, bench readiness, and talent mobility.
• Lead the evolution of Alnylam's enterprise coaching strategy and portfolio, identifying opportunities to expand access and impact.
• Using data, feedback, and business insights to assess impact and continuously improve leadership development offerings.
• Identify and manage external partners as needed, and leverage GenAI and modern training applications to accelerate outcomes in a hybrid environment.

Skills

Leadership development

Stakeholder management

Program management

Data-driven learning

Education

Bachelor's Degree

MBA or Master’s in Learning/OD/IO Psychology

Tools

GenAI coaching

AI coaching

Automation platforms

Data analytics tools

Job description

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals in Cambridge, MA is seeking a strategic Director of Leadership Development to design and scale transformational leadership experiences that empower managers and key talent populations. You will partner with HR and business leaders to diagnose gaps, co-create scalable programs, and leverage AI coaching and data-driven insights to drive business results and improve patient impact.

This role blends strategic thinking with operational excellence and requires leading global