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Postdoctoral Research Fellow- Alnylam North America Medical Affairs Rare Disease

Position Number: 6218912
Location: Boston, MA
Position Type: Medicine - Other Medicine

Postdoctoral Research Fellow- Alnylam North America Medical Affairs Rare Disease

About the Opportunity

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Northeastern University Pharmaceutical Industry Fellowships Program is a two-year experiential program designed to advance lifelong learning and the education and training of Pharm.D. graduates. Critical to the success of the program is our ability to prepare Fellows to meet the ongoing workforce needs in various areas of industry.

Our program gives fellows an opportunity to work with our innovative biopharmaceutical industry partners while collaborating with Northeastern University faculty in professional and career development, service, scholarship, and teaching.

In partnership with Northeastern University, Alnylam is offering a two-year US Medical Affairs PharmD fellowship based in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

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, and 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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

North America Medical Affairs translates and implements the disease and product strategy set at the global level and adapts it to the US healthcare landscape. North America Medical works within a cross-functional team building tactical alignment with internal partners and delivers on the medical plan. North America Medical directors develop the North America Medical Affairs strategy and tactical plan and play a key role in informing global product development and data generation strategies with perspective of the US and Canada. The team also provides disease and product education to internal stakeholders as well as the external healthcare community. Field medical teams within US Medical engage in scientific discussions with both HCPs and payers to collect and disseminate evolving insights on the external treatment landscape, Alnylam's clinical trial programs, and Alnylam data to inform Alnylam strategy. The North America Medical Affairs Fellow will support the development of the overall Medical Affairs Srategic plan and execution of select tactics depending on the candidate's interest (possibilities include but are not limited to: field projects, medical communications, congress encores, data generation, attendance at global publications/global evidence generation). The Fellow will also attend the bi-weekly North America Medical Affairs Matrix meeting. The fellow will also have a chance to shadow MSLs and understand the principles of engagement with HCPs, gathering insights and leading scientific discussions. The fellow may also show the North America Medical lead and other internal employees to build a well rounded understanding of Medical Affairs.

Alnylam North America Rare Disease Medical Affairs

Contribute to the annual strategy tactical planning and execution of North America Medical Affairs plans
Understand patient pathways, care gaps, and HCP education needs in different US geographies and support development of regional field medical plans
Support the medical plan for the ongoing evolution of Alnylam and its products in the Acute Hepatic Porphyria and Primary Hyperoxaluria Type 1 space
Support the development and/or pull-through of North America -specific medical communications, publications, training materials and other related Medical Affairs projects.

Northeastern University School of Pharmacy

Develop teaching skills through participation in our Teaching and Learning Seminar series
Facilitate small and large group didactic education in partnership with a faculty mentor
Utilize a layered learning model in experiential education by co-precepting students on pharmacy practice experiences including Northeastern's unique co-op program
Create, present, and publish scholarly research through collaborative industry and university relationships

Engage with faculty who participate in various interdisciplinary graduate programs including biotechnology, nanomedicine, immunology, health informatics, and drug discovery
Network with local residents and other Northeastern fellows via professional development programs, teaching seminars, and participation on fellowship committees

QUALIFICATIONS

Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an ACPE accredited institution, eligible for licensure as a pharmacist in the US.

Excellent oral and written communication, time management, and leadership skills, ability to work independently and take initiative on a variety of projects at the industry site and Northeastern.

Applicants should submit the following APPLICATION MATERIALS by the priority deadline of May 30th, 2025.

Curriculum vitae (CV), uploaded Unofficial PharmD transcripts, uploaded Cover letter, uploaded

Three formal letters of recommendation (LORs) sent directly from the letter writer to PharmDFellowships@northeastern.edu by May 30th, 2025. LOR writers should include the candidate's name and fellowship program(s) in the subject line (e.g. Smith, John - Alnylam, GSK).

Address cover letter and three LORs to:

J. Andrew Orr-Skirvin, PharmD, BCOP

Clinical Professor, School of Pharmacy

Chair, Department of Pharmacy & Health System Sciences

Director of Pharmaceutical Industry Fellowship Program

360 Huntington Ave, 140TF R218

Boston, MA 02115

Position Type

Research

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.

Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Compensation Grade/Pay Type:
108S

Expected Hiring Range:
$59,425.00 - $83,935.00

With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend on several factors, which may include your education, experience, location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.

To apply, visit https://northeastern.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/careers/job/Boston-MA-Main-Campus/Postdoctoral-Research-Fellow--Alnylam-US-Medical-Affairs_R133176