Principal Medical Writer

Company Name: Alnylam Pharmaceuticals

This is a hybrid role based in Cambridge, MA. The selected candidate must commit to working on-site at least 2 days per week. Remote candidates will not be considered.

The Principal Medical Writer 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 internal and contract writers. This is an individual contributor position, equivalent to the Associate Director, without direct report responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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, Medical Affairs, 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.
• Provide medical writing subject matter expertise and oversight for post-approval regulatory documents, such as PASS and other non-interventional protocols.
• Assist the line managers in the training and development of junior staff.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Demonstrate clear alignment with Alnylam Core Values including:
• Commitment to People
• Innovation and Discovery
• Purposeful Urgency
• Open Culture
• Passion for Excellence.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.