Associate Director, Federal Government Relations (Washington DC Location)

Role Summary

The Associate Director, Federal Government Relations, will advance Alnylam’s public policy priorities at the federal level by leveraging political insights, building and maintaining relationships with key policymakers, representing Alnylam in external forums, and forging partnerships with third party entities, including trade associations, manufacturers, patient and provider groups, and other thought leaders. The Associate Director will work in close partnership with Public Policy & Government Relations (PPGR) colleagues to identify policy priorities for Alnylam, and develop strategies and approaches to address them. This role will advance policies focused on supporting scientific innovation, the biotech ecosystem, and optimal patient access to medicines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and nurture key relationships with members of Congress and their staff and other regulatory and political stakeholders to create value-add opportunities that raise Alnylam’s visibility in Washington, DC.
• Represent Alnylam in external forums including trade associations, industry coalitions and advocacy groups.
• Develop advocacy materials for external audiences.
• Monitor the legislative and regulatory landscape, and proactively identify policy and political opportunities and risks to Alnylam business in partnership with Alnylam PPGR.
• Create and advance strategies for active engagement with government officials and policy stakeholders to support achievements of Alnylam’s public policy priorities, including the development of new legislation or regulation in partnership with external consultants and outside counsel.
• Partner with Alnylam’s patient advocacy team to support engagement by advocacy organizations on federal policy matters.
• Engage industry partners on key legislative and policy matters to ensure an environment that supports innovation and access.
• Identify opportunities to create coalitions among stakeholders interested in similar issues.
• As appropriate, develop public affairs opportunities to raise awareness of policy issues.
• Represent Alnylam and engage Members of Congress through political activities, including PAC fundraising and other external events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required; advanced degree strongly preferred.
• 6 – 10 years of relevant experience minimum required, preferably in the US Congress or within the White House or executive agencies, government relations, biopharmaceuticals or healthcare.
• Experience working with influential groups in Washington, D.C., including trade associations and the alliance community.
• Strong knowledge of US healthcare system, Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial insurance laws and regulations, as well as knowledge of the biopharmaceutical industry and related public policy issues required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills necessary to convey complex legislation and regulations to diverse audiences, including the ability to synthesize impact to Alnylam and its customers.
• Demonstrated competence of MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Must have excellent research, writing, organizational, teamwork, and communication skills.
• Self-motivation and high attention to detail.
• Must have the ability to handle pressure and prioritize multiple competing projects.

Additional Requirements

• This role is virtual and based in Washington, D.C.
• Some travel to Alnylam’s Cambridge office required (monthly).