Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Alnylam--Early Assets (Pipeline) Global Medical Affairs

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 Early Assets [Pipeline] Global Medical Affairs PharmD fellowship based in Cambridge, MA.

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:

The Early Assets Medical Affairs function develops the Medical strategy and leads Medical execution to support the development of Alnylam's investigational RNAi therapeutics. As Alnylam is a platform-based biopharmaceutical company, its early pipeline spans diverse therapeutic areas. Early Assets Medical Affairs partners with experts across the organization to guide each unique investigational program as it enters the clinic and throughout its Ph 1 and Ph 2 development. Key activities include mapping the clinical landscape, fostering scientific engagement with key opinion leaders and other stakeholders, and supporting the dissemination of early clinical study results. Fellows can expect to contribute to strategic medical planning, champion congress engagements, and support the development of medical materials. They will collaborate with leaders from VESt, Scientific Communications, Clinical Development, Program Leadership, and others. This position is ideal for intellectually curious and scientifically-minded individuals with strong communication and data-interpretation skills who are seeking a range of Medical Affairs experiences throughout the course of their fellowship.

Functional Area

• Lead therapeutic landscape and KOL mapping exercises to inform early program strategy
• Contribute to relationship building and insights generation with externals stakeholders (KOLs, societies, advocates)
• Interpret pre-clinical and early clinical study results and develop publications supporting key messages for a clinical audience
• Support the creation/refinement of program-specific scientific narratives, aspirational value messages, and program medical plans
• Develop slide decks, posters, publications, and other materials to support clinical development success
• Support, as interested/needed, other key functional areas within and outside of Medical Affairs including Medical Communications and Publications, Value and Evidence Strategy, Patient Advocacy, and Clinical Research

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 United States.

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.

Additional Information:

Applicants should submit the following APPLICATION MATERIALS by the priority deadline of October 31st, 2024.

• 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 November 22nd, 2024. 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

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.

Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. Northeastern values and celebrates diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion.

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.

To learn more about Northeastern University's commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please see www.northeastern.edu/diversity.