Assoc Director, Medical Affairs

Role Summary

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 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.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of U.S. Medical Affairs strategies and initiatives aligned with organizational priorities in ATTR amyloidosis.
• Develop and execute community cardiology education and engagement strategies, including identification of educational opportunities, stakeholder engagement plans, and scientific initiatives designed to address knowledge and practice gaps in ATTR amyloidosis.
• Lead community-focused medical education and scientific exchange programs, including peer-to-peer initiatives, educational events, advisory and insight activities, digital education programs, and collaborations with professional societies and healthcare organizations.

Develop community-focused scientific content and educational resources and serve as the Medical Affairs lead for assigned materials and initiatives, partnering with Medical, Regulatory, Legal, and cross-functional stakeholders to shepherd resources through review processes from concept through approval and implementation.

• Gather and synthesize community stakeholder insights, educational needs, and evolving practice trends to inform medical strategy, future educational initiatives, and evidence-generation priorities.
• Collaborate closely with Field Medical, Medical Directors, Medical Communications, Congress, and other cross-functional partners to ensure alignment and successful execution of medical initiatives, congress activities, and stakeholder engagement programs.
• Ensure all activities are conducted in accordance with applicable regulations, company policies, and the highest standards of scientific integrity and compliance.

Requirements

• Advanced degree (PharmD, PhD, MD) with strong preference for candidates with specialization or experience in cardiology and/or community HCP focus
• 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 community-level practice 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 teams.
• 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.
• U.S. Pay Range
• $194,100.00 - $262,500.00

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.

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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.