Postdoctoral Research Fellow- Alnylam North America Medical Affairs â Rare Disease
Postdoctoral Research Fellow- Alnylam North America Medical Affairs â Rare Disease
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$ 59425 - 83935
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About the Opportunity
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
Northeastern University Pharmaceutical Industry Fellowships Program is a twoyear 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 twoyear US Medical Affairs PharmD fellowship based in Cambridge Massachusetts.
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 Prizewinning 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 peoplefirst 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 weve 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 Magazines Top Biopharma Employers one of Americas 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
North America Medical Affairs translates and implements the disease and product strategy set at the global level and adapts it to the US healthcare landscape. North America Medical works within a crossfunctional team building tactical alignment with internal partners and delivers on the medical plan. North America Medical directors develop the North America Medical Affairs strategy and tactical plan and play a key role in informing global product development and data generation strategies with perspective of the US and Canada. The team also provides disease and product education to internal stakeholders as well as the external healthcare community. Field medical teams within US Medical engage in scientific discussions with both HCPs and payers to collect and disseminate evolving insights on the external treatment landscape Alnylams clinical trial programs and Alnylam data to inform Alnylam strategy. The North America Medical Affairs Fellow will support the development of the overall Medical Affairs Srategic plan and execution of select tactics depending on the candidates interest (possibilities include but are not limited to: field projects medical communications congress encores data generation attendance at global publications/global evidence generation). The Fellow will also attend the biweekly North America Medical Affairs Matrix meeting. The fellow will also have a chance to shadow MSLs and understand the principles of engagement with HCPs gathering insights and leading scientific discussions. The fellow may also show the North America Medical lead and other internal employees to build a well rounded understanding of Medical Affairs.
Alnylam North America Rare Disease Medical Affairs
Contribute to the annual strategy tactical planning and execution of North America Medical Affairs plans
Understand patient pathways care gaps and HCP education needs in different US geographies and support development of regional field medical plans
Support the medical plan for the ongoing evolution of Alnylam and its products in the Acute Hepatic Porphyria and Primary Hyperoxaluria Type 1 space
Support the development and/or pullthrough of North America specific medical communications publications training materials and other related Medical Affairs projects.
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 coprecepting students on pharmacy practice experiences including Northeasterns unique coop 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 US.
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.
Applicants should submit the following APPLICATION MATERIALS by the priority deadline of May 30th 2025.
Curriculum vitae (CV) uploaded Unofficial PharmD transcripts uploaded Cover letter uploaded
Three formal letters of recommendation (LORs) sent directly from the letter writer to by May 30th 2025. LOR writers should include the candidates name and fellowship program(s) in the subject line (e.g. Smith John Alnylam GSK).
Address cover letter and three LORs to:
J. Andrew OrrSkirvin PharmD BCOP
Clinical Professor School of Pharmacy
Chair Department of Pharmacy & Health System Sciences
Director of Pharmaceutical Industry Fellowship Program
360 Huntington Ave 140TF R218
Boston MA 02115
Position Type
ResearchAdditional 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 for more information.
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.
Compensation Grade/Pay Type:
108SExpected Hiring Range:
$59425.00 $83935.00With the pay range(s) shown above the starting salary will depend on several factors which may include your education experience location knowledge and expertise and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarlysituated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.
Employment Type
Full-Time
