New · posted Oct 31
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals · Biotechnology
Senior Director, Clinical Research - Neurodegeneration
- Cambridge, MA
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- Director
The role
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals is seeking an imaginative physician drug developer. This is an opportunity to provide clinical leadership in developing RNAi therapeutics in Alnylam’s rapidly expanding portfolio, which spans the areas of rare genetic diseases, cardio-metabolic diseases, neuroscience, hematology and hepatology.
The successful candidate’s primary role will be to drive the pipeline forward through leadership of clinical development programs. While the primary focus responsibility will be as clinical lead physician on Alnylam’s Huntington’s program, the role may support across a range of therapeutic areas and all stages of development may be required as pipeline assets evolve. The Sr. Director is expected to play a leading and influencing role in the overall clinical development strategies and drive progress and operational excellence for associated clinical trials. In addition, this role will include interaction with Alnylam’s research group, helping to advise the team on the clinical development feasibility of novel targets and the design of proof-of-concept studies. This work will also involve extensive consultation and collaboration with external experts. It is expected that additional opportunities will arise to lead bench-to-bedside early phase clinical development programs.
The Senior Director, Clinical Research, will work in a matrix organization across Regulatory, Biostatistics, Clinical Operations, Preclinical, Commercial & QA teams to ensure fully harmonized and integrated development strategies. They will be a key Alnylam Development spokesperson at external meetings, including regulatory interactions and scientific meetings.
This position is hybrid and will be primarily located at our Cambridge, MA headquarters or Maidenhead, UK location.
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
- MD with strong research background or MD PhD, with a track record of successful research support and peer review publications. Board Certification (or equivalent) or specialist training is highly desirable; drug development experience in neurology (Huntington’s Disease) would be a great advantage, but not essential
- 10+ years industry experience or equivalent clinical academic experience
- Sound scientific and clinical judgment
- Successful track record of leading Phase 2/3 clinical programs (preferably in Huntington’s drug development), including major interactions with Health Authorities
- Familiarity with concepts of clinical research and clinical trial design, including biostatistics, regulatory agency organization, guidelines, and practices
- Ability to effectively present ideas and document complex medical/clinical concepts in both written and oral communication
- History of solving problems while exhibiting superior judgment and a balanced, realistic understanding of issues
- Outstanding leadership and collaboration skills working within a matrix environment.
- Experience and knowledge of working with biotech/pharma partner(s) a plus
- Thrives in highly entrepreneurial biotech environment and embraces Alnylam’s culture of science, passion and urgency.
What you'll do
- Be the strategic leader providing a strong, clear voice for the clinical programs
- Develop creative but realistic approaches to drug development and lead clinical efforts to secure global regulatory approvals
- Oversight of trial conduct and safety
- Provide strategic consultation and guidance to Research on all decisions that have significant clinical components and implications.
- Collaborate closely with Preclinical, Regulatory Affairs, Medical Affairs and Commercial to ensure tight strategic integration of product development plans
- Be accountable via Clinical Research and Operations for all relevant timelines and deliverables
- Drive/supervise all major written deliverables (regulatory submissions, original articles, abstracts), and presentation materials
- Be responsible (as appropriate in line with SOPs) for final review and sign off with respect to all controlled documents including protocols, IBs, informed consent forms
- Influence internal and external audiences in a high impact, highly visible fashion
Pay and benefits
$305,700 – $413,700 a year
Employer providedMedical, dental, and vision coverage
Life and disability insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off and wellness days
Annual bonus and equity eligibility
Flexible spending and health savings accounts
Where you'll work
Cambridge, MAHybridOpen in Maps (opens in a new tab)
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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.
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
$305,700—$413,700 USD
Equal opportunity, accessibility and legal noticesAlnylam Pharmaceuticals's statements, word for word
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.
Before applying, please review Alnylam's Candidate Privacy Notice regarding how Alnylam handles Personal Data you provide with your application for employment.
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This role's midpoint is 21% above the US median for Clinical Development roles at this level.
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Director roles in Massachusetts40 roles publishing pay
Director roles in the US93 roles publishing pay
| Annual base pay | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| This role | $305,700 | — | $413,700 |
| Massachusetts (middle half) | $255,000 | $298,000 | $308,250 |
| All US (middle half) | $258,000 | $298,000 | $318,500 |
This role: Alnylam Pharmaceuticals's own published range. Comparisons: the base pay employers published on open Clinical Development roles at the same level on Regulatory Jobs, October 31, 2026. Nothing is estimated.
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- Manager3 20%
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