Executive Assistant

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 93,500 - 126,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and wellness days

Job summary

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals in Cambridge, MA is seeking a highly skilled Executive Assistant to support senior leaders in the U.S. TTR Commercial Team. The candidate should excel in Microsoft Office, have strong project management skills, and demonstrate exceptional communication abilities.

This hybrid role involves managing complex schedules, handling confidential information, and providing administrative support in a fast-paced environment. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage, 401(k) with company match, and a robust Total Rewards package.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years related experience required.
• Experience within the life sciences industry is highly desirable.
• Meticulous attention to detail, grammar, and accuracy.
• Proficient in navigating shifting priorities and tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex and dynamic calendars for senior executives.
• Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements.
• Serve as a communication liaison and manage incoming requests.
• Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Provide support for broader Commercial department needs.

Skills

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Exceptional organizational and time-management skills

Strong verbal and written communication

Proven ability to work independently

Interpersonal skills with a team-oriented mindset

Education

College Degree preferred

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Executive Assistant to provide consistent, high-level administrative support to senior leaders within the U.S. TTR Commercial Team. This role requires a proactive, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can balance multiple priorities with discretion and efficiency.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional proficiency in Microsoft Office, strong project management capabilities, and outstanding communication skills. Success in this role will be defined by the ability to manage complex schedules, navigate competing demands, maintain confidentiality, and support both individual and team objectives with a collaborative and solutions-oriented mindset.

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

Responsibilities

• Manage complex and dynamic calendars for senior executives, including scheduling internal and external meetings, resolving conflicts, and partnering effectively with other administrative professionals.
• Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements, including flights, lodging, transportation, and meeting logistics with internal and external stakeholders.
• Serve as a communication liaison, managing and prioritizing incoming emails and requests; organize conference calls, Zoom meetings, agendas, and presentation materials.
• Handle sensitive and confidential information with the utmost discretion and professionalism.
• Provide additional support as needed for broader Commercial department including travel, scheduling ad-hoc meetings and coordinating guests.
• Act as a collaborative member of the Executive Assistant team, participating in team meetings and initiatives, and supporting cross-coverage and shared responsibilities.

Qualifications

• College Degree preferred with a minimum of 5 years related experience required.
• Experience within the life sciences industry or in a commercial function is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated excellence in verbal and written communication, with meticulous attention to detail, grammar, and accuracy.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
• Experience within the life sciences industry or in a commercial or HR function is highly desirable.
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills.
• Proven ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative, team-oriented mindset.
• High integrity and discretion as well as sound judgment in managing sensitive and confidential information.
• Comfortable navigating shifting priorities and tight deadlines in a rapidly evolving environment.
• Resourceful, solutions-focused, and committed to excellence in execution in a fast-paced organization.

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U.S. Pay Range

$93,500.00 - $126,500.00

The pay range 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.

Learn more about these and additional benefits offered by Alnylam by visiting the Benefits section of the Careers website: https://www.alnylam.com/careers

About Alnylam

We are the leader in RNAi therapeutics- a revolutionary approach 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 possible and 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, where an authentic, inclusive culture and breakthrough thinking fuel 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.