US Associate Medical Director, TTR

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking an experienced Associate Medical Director to lead strategic medical initiatives in the US. This pivotal role involves developing comprehensive medical education plans, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring the delivery of impactful scientific messaging. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in medical affairs, particularly in cardiology, and possess exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. Join a dynamic team committed to advancing patient care and transforming lives through cutting-edge RNAi therapeutics.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree with strong preference for candidates with specialization in cardiology.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in medical affairs within pharma or biotech.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of US Medical Education strategic roadmap.
• Oversee execution of US Medical Education plans and ensure compliance.

Skills

Medical Strategy Development

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Data Analysis

Regulatory Knowledge

Education

PharmD

PhD

MD

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Overview

We are seeking an experienced Associate Medical Director to join our dynamic team in the United States. This pivotal role will support the strategy and execution of comprehensive medical plans in the US, with a focus on the ATTR space. The ideal candidate will support the development and execution of plans through various channels, including our field medical team and collaborating closely with cross-functional partners to advance patient care and support healthcare professionals in the diagnosis and management of ATTR.

This role is considered Hybrid.

Summary Of Key Responsibilities

• Support strategic planning by leading the development and refinement of the US Medical Education strategic roadmap, ensuring alignment with broader Medical Affairs and cross-functional objectives.
• Lead the development and management of comprehensive project and materials development plans, ensuring seamless coordination among matrixed teams including Medical Affairs, Commercial, Materials Review Boards, Compliance, and external partners.
• Oversee the execution of US Medical Education plans, ensuring cohesive, multi-channel dissemination of accurate, timely, and impactful scientific messaging and educational resources tailored to key healthcare professional (HCP) audiences.
• Support data-driven refinement of the US Medical Educational Plan, content and messages through analysis of KPI related to knowledge, attitudes, and practices of US stakeholders through advisory boards, structured insight generation activities, CME reporting analysis, and insights from professional medical associations.
• Support the planning and execution of medical education activities at national and regional scientific congresses, including symposia, booth activities, and peer-to-peer engagement opportunities.
• Ensure all educational initiatives adhere to regulatory requirements, industry best practices, and internal policies, upholding the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in all medical affairs activities.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree (PharmD, PhD, MD) with strong preference for candidates with specialization or experience in cardiology.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in medical affairs within the pharmaceutical or biotech industry, including experience in field medical roles and strategy development.
• Proven ability to develop and execute medical strategies and effectively communicate complex scientific information to diverse audiences.
• Experience in developing and/or pulling through Medical Education Messages from concept to execution is an asset.
• Strong educational communication skills, with the ability to guide a field medical team.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills, with the ability to engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Solid understanding of US regulatory environment.
• Ability to travel as needed to fulfill job responsibilities.

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. 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.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Director
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider