US Associate Medical Director, TTR

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Associate Medical Director to join our dynamic team in the United States. This pivotal role will support the strategy and execution of comprehensive medical plans in the US, with focus on the ATTR space. The ideal candidate will support the development and execution of plans through various channels, including our field medical team and collaborating closely with cross-functional partners to advance patient care and support healthcare professionals in the diagnosis and management of ATTR.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the Sr. Medical Director US TTR Lead and in close collaboration with US TTR Medical Directors the US Associate Medical Director, TTR will:

• Support strategic planning by leading the development and refinement of the US Medical Education strategic roadmap, ensuring alignment with broader Medical Affairs and cross-functional objectives.
• Lead the development and management of comprehensive project and materials development plans, ensuring seamless coordination among matrixed teams including Medical Affairs, Commercial, Materials Review Boards, Compliance, and external partners.
• Oversee the execution of US Medical Education plans, ensuring cohesive, multi-channel dissemination of accurate, timely, and impactful scientific messaging and educational resources tailored to key healthcare professional (HCP) audiences.
• Support data-driven refinement of the US Medical Educational Plan, content and messages through analysis of KPI related to knowledge, attitudes and practices of US stakeholders through advisory boards, structured insight generation activities, CME reporting analysis and insights from professional medical associations.
• Support the planning and execution of medical education activities at national and regional scientific congresses, including symposia, booth activities, and peer-to-peer engagement opportunities.
• Ensure all educational initiatives adhere to regulatory requirements, industry best practices, and internal policies, upholding the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in all medical affairs activities.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree (PharmD, PhD, MD) with strong preference for candidates with specialization or experience in cardiology.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in medical affairs within the pharmaceutical or biotech industry, including experience in field medical roles and strategy development.
• Proven ability to develop and execute medical strategies and effectively communicate complex scientific information to diverse audiences.
• Experience in developing and/or pulling through Medical Education Messages from concept to execution is an asset.
• Strong educational communication skills, with the ability to guide field medical teams.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills, with the ability to engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Solid understanding of the US regulatory environment.
• Ability to travel as needed to fulfill job responsibilities.

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.

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.