Sr. Manager, Medical Science Liaison - Community, Pacific West (CA, WA, OR, HI,AK, ID, NV, UT, MT)

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals; Hydaburg (AK); Remote; USD 163,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals is seeking a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) to serve as a field-based scientific expert and strategic bridge between Alnylam and external medical communities. The role focuses on community-based care, engaging with EOLs, HCPs, and local health systems to advance evidence-based exchange and patient outcomes.

The MSL will deliver balanced information on Alnylam therapies, participate in advisory boards, speak at medical conferences, and collaborate with Medical Affairs,

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to engage credibly in peer-to-peer scientific dialogue.
• Scientific acumen with ability to critically evaluate clinical data.

Responsibilities

• Identify and cultivate long-term relationships with EOLs, thought leaders and HCPs across community settings within a defined territory.
• Deliver accurate, balanced, and scientifically rigorous information on Alnylam's therapies and therapeutic areas.
• Engage HCPs in community practice settings in evidence-based scientific dialogue, using relevant clinical data.
• Support medical education initiatives, advisory boards, speaker programs, and clinical research activities.
• Gather and communicate medical and scientific insights from the field to internal stakeholders.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Education

PharmD/MD/PhD/DO in life sciences

Tools

CRM systems

Digital engagement platforms

Job description

Overview:

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is a field-based scientific expert who serves as a strategic bridge between Alnylam and the external medical community, with a particular focus on community-based care settings. The MSL builds and sustains peer-to-peer relationships with emerging opinion leaders (EOLs), healthcare professionals (HCPs), and community, regional and local health systems to advance evidence-based scientific exchange, gather critical field insights, and drive optimal patient outcomes. Success in this role requires tenacity and persistence to navigate complex community dynamics, sustain engagement over time, and advance meaningful outcomes for patients and providers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify, engage, and cultivate long-term relationships with EOLs, thought leaders, and HCPs across community and health system settings within a defined territory.
• Deliver accurate, balanced, and scientifically rigorous information on Alnylam's therapies and therapeutic areas through peer-to-peer scientific exchange.
• Engage HCPs in community practice settings in evidence-based scientific dialogue, drawing on relevant clinical and outcomes data to support awareness of diagnostic and treatment considerations across the disease area.
• Support medical education initiatives, advisory boards, speaker programs, and clinical research activities, including those that address the needs of community-based providers and care teams.
• Gather, synthesize, and communicate medical and scientific insights from the field to internal stakeholders (e.g., Medical Affairs, Commercial, Market Access, Strategic Account Management).
• Respond to unsolicited medical information requests from HCPs in a compliant and timely manner (within 2 business days).
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Medical Affairs, Commercial, Market Access, and Strategic Account Management teams to align on scientific strategy and messaging.
• Represent Alnylam at national, regional and local medical conferences, symposia, and scientific meetings.
• Maintain current knowledge of relevant disease areas, clinical data, competitive landscape, and evolving evidence.
• Ensure all activities comply with applicable regulations, company policies, and PhRMA guidelines.
• Apply business acumen to understand territory dynamics and prioritize engagements that drive scientific and organizational impact.
• With guidance, builds foundational skills in strategic thinking, scientific expertise, engagement excellence, integrity-driven conduct, and cross-functional collaboration - developing the independence and confidence to execute field medical responsibilities with increasing consistency.

Qualifications:

• Required: PharmD, PhD, MD, or DO in a relevant life science discipline, pharmaceutical industry fellowship preferred
• 1-3 years’ prior MSL experience within the pharma/biotech industry
• Scientific acumen with ability to critically evaluate and communicate complex clinical data.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills; ability to engage credibly in peer-to-peer scientific dialogue.
• Proficiency with CRM systems and digital engagement platforms.
• Ability to travel up to 60-70% within assigned territory; must reside within territory.
• Valid driver's license required.

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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.

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.

U.S. Pay Range

$162,800-$220,200 USD