New · posted Oct 31
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals · Biotechnology
Principal Medical Writer
- Remote, US
- Remote
- Full-time
- Director
The role
The Principal Medical Writer (equivalent to Associate Director) represents medical writing on multi-disciplinary teams, collaborates on the development of clinical documents in accordance with all applicable regulations, Good Clinical Practices, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and oversees the work of contract writers on the clinical program as well as other writers who may work on the program.
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).
What you need
- Bachelor's degree in Life Science with relevant writing expertise or in English/Communications with relevant science expertise. Advanced degree and/or professional certification/credentials preferred.
- 7+ years of experience as a medical writer in the sponsor/CRO setting. Experience with regulatory submissions (NDA/BLA/MAA) strongly preferred. CTA/IND experience is a plus.
- Some experience with developing MW processes and standards preferred
- In-depth knowledge of Good Clinical Practices, FDA regulations, ICH guidelines, and the drug development process.
- Successful track record of managing multiple projects in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment.
- Knowledge of eCTD formatting and EDMS systems preferred.
- Experience overseeing the work of contract writers.
- Impeccable attention to detail.
- Must be proficient with Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
What you'll do
- Produce high-quality and on-time clinical documents
- Independently plan, coordinate, develop, update, and revise key documents, including clinical protocols, investigator brochures, clinical study reports, integrated efficacy and safety summaries, and related documents. Other documents may include informed consent forms, health authority briefing books, and scientific publications.
- Independently lead supplemental filings, Type 2 Variations, rest-of-world filings, and clinical responses to questions
- Provide medical writing subject matter expertise and leadership to project teams and collaborate with the Medical Writing line management to ensure proper planning and resourcing for upcoming project team writing deliverables.
- Facilitate/manage efficient review and finalization process for documents produced internally and/or externally by consultants, contractors and vendors.
- Collaborate effectively with Biometrics, Clinical Operations, Clinical Development, Pre-Clinical Development, Program Management, Research, Quality, and Corporate Communications, as well as with external stakeholders.
- Contribute to the development and standardization of templates and related processes to support the medical writing needs of a growing organization and assist in training staff and contractors on MW processes.
- Assist the line managers in the training and development of junior staff.
Pay and benefits
$172,000 – $232,800 a year
Employer providedMedical, dental, and vision coverage
Life and disability insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off and wellness days
Flexible spending and health savings accounts
Family resources and leave
From the posting
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.
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
U.S. Pay Range
$172,000—$232,800 USD
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Job intelligence
The context around this role
Live data · October 31, 2026
Salary intelligence
How the pay compares
This role's midpoint is 2% below the US median for Clinical Evaluation & Medical Writing roles at this level.
This roleEmployer provided
Director roles in the US9 roles publishing pay
| Annual base pay | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| This role | $172,000 | — | $232,800 |
| All US (middle half) | $195,000 | $206,500 | $225,000 |
This role: Alnylam Pharmaceuticals's own published range. Comparisons: the base pay employers published on open Clinical Evaluation & Medical Writing roles at the same level on Regulatory Jobs, October 31, 2026. Nothing is estimated.
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The general path across 21 open Clinical Evaluation & Medical Writing roles on Regulatory Jobs, with the titles they carry most. Not Alnylam's own promotion track.
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What this role leans on
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- Documentation and SOPs8
- Collaboration and leadership7
- Clinical trial conduct3
- GMP and compliance2
- Regulatory submissions2
- Investigations and CAPA1
- Data and digital systems1
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Frameworks and standards this posting's work falls under, matched from its own words, each linked to the official source.
- ICHICH quality guidelines(official source, opens in a new tab)Q1 stability, Q2(R2) analytical validation, Q7, Q9 risk management, Q10 quality systems
- ICHICH E6 good clinical practice(official source, opens in a new tab)The international standard for the conduct of clinical trials
- FDAFDA IND(official source, opens in a new tab)Investigational New Drug applications
- FDAFDA NDA(official source, opens in a new tab)New Drug Applications
- FDAFDA BLA(official source, opens in a new tab)Biologics License Applications
- FDAeCTD(official source, opens in a new tab)The electronic Common Technical Document format for submissions
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- Clinical8 53%
- Regulatory4 27%
- Quality3 20%
By level
- Director8 53%
- Manager3 20%
- Senior & Principal2 13%
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Principal Medical Writer at Alnylam
Open until filled. $172K–$233K a year, employer provided.