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Director, Global Compensation - Commercial

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals
September 15, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (Cambridge, MA)
Worldwide
Human Resources
Role: Lead strategic global compensation initiatives for Alnylam’s Commercial division, supporting talent attraction, retention, and business growth. Responsibilities include partnering with leadership and HR to develop market-aligned pay, incentive, and total rewards programs; conducting market benchmarking and data analysis; evaluating program effectiveness; and leading complex compensation projects. The role also involves providing consultative guidance on sales incentive design, job architecture, and reward policies, ensuring compliance and competitiveness across multiple geographies. Qualifications: minimum 10 years’ experience in strategic and operational compensation, preferably within biopharmaceuticals or life sciences; expertise in commercial compensation practices, sales incentives, and global programs; strong analytical, influencing, and communication skills. Preferred skills include familiarity with equity compensation and experience supporting biotech or pharma organizations. The position requires a deep understanding of pay-for-performance philosophies, incentive governance, and market trends. The role reports to the Senior Director, Global Compensation, and involves occasional travel. Work setup details are not specified, but the position likely supports a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment focused on innovative RNAi therapeutics, with a significant emphasis on influencing leadership and cross-functional teams.