Alnylam – Clinical Science Postdoctoral Research Fellow

About the Opportunity

Northeastern University Pharmaceutical Industry Fellowships Program is a two-year experiential program designed to advance lifelong learning and the education and training of Pharm.D. graduates. A key element of the programs success is preparing Fellows to meet evolving workforce needs across various sectors of the pharmaceutical industry.

Fellows have the opportunity to work closely with our innovative biopharmaceutical industry partners while engaging with Northeastern University faculty in professional and career development teaching service and scholarly activities.

In partnership with Northeastern University Alnylam Pharmaceuticals is offering a two-year Clinical Science fellowship based in Cambridge MA.

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 Prize-winning 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 people-first 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.

Clinical Science is one of the core functions of Clinical Development at Alnylam that pairs scientific acumen with practical clinical knowledge to enable efficient and effective drug development. Clinical Scientists contribute throughout the development cycle from Phase 1 to IND submission. They are data-driven scientific leaders of programs in the clinical stage with key responsibilities in clinical research and study execution. The fellow will develop a deep understanding of the Clinical Science function in particular through hands-on experience and interfacing with key collaborators in the Clinical Development organization. At the conclusion of the program the fellow should be equipped with the skills to contribute as an autonomous Clinical Scientist or other closely related role within Clinical Development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Development of key documents including clinical development plans protocol concepts and full protocols for product(s) in early development along with contributing to activities for product(s) in later stages of development including NDA filings.
• Contribute to the development of clinical sections of regulatory documents such as Investigators Brochures briefing books safety updates IND/NDA submission documents and responses to Health Authorities questions
• Engagement in medical data review and analysis during study execution to ensure integrity of accruing study data.
• Develop effective working relationship with key investigators in assigned programs to optimize scientific quality/innovation of clinical study design execution reporting and publication.
• Contribute to trial-related advisory boards.
• Participate in investigators meetings and protocol training meetings.
• Coordinate the real time availability of quality clinical trial data including safety efficacy pharmacokinetic and biomarker data to provide consolidated information for data review meetings.
• Create content to support internal and external clinical and scientific discussions on assigned programs and therapeutic areas.

Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an ACPE-accredited institution
Eligible for pharmacist licensure in the State of Massachusetts
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong time management and leadership abilities
Ability to work independently and take initiative on a variety of projects at both the industry site and Northeastern

Proven project management experience

Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced matrix environment

Applicants should submit the following application materials by the priority deadline of October 31 2026:

1. Curriculum vitae (CV) uploaded
2. Unofficial PharmD transcripts uploaded
3. Cover letter uploaded

Letters of Recommendation

Three formal Letters of Recommendation (LORs) must be submitted directly by the letter writers no later than November 23 2026.

Each letter writer must include:

The candidates full name

The fellowship program(s) to which the candidate is applying (e.g. Smith John Alnylam GSK)

Please ask your letter writers to complete and submit the Letter of Recommendation Form along with their recommendation. Click here to access the form and share it with your letter writers.

Recommendations must be submitted directly by the recommender and cannot be submitted by the applicant.

Address cover letter and letters of recommendation to:

J. Andrew Orr-Skirvin PharmD BCOP
Clinical Professor Department of Pharmacy & Health Systems Sciences

Pharmaceutical Industry Fellowship Program Director

360 Huntington Ave 140 The Fenway R218
Boston MA 02115

Northeastern University will not provide H-1B TN O-1 E-3 or any other type of employment visasponsorship for the successful applicant to this position now or in the future. STEM OPT is not compatible for this position. The successful applicant must be able to maintain valid work authorization in the United States throughout the entire appointment without Northeastern Universityssponsorship for a visa.

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Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience education and skills when extending an offer.

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.

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Expected Hiring Range:

With 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 similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.