Alnylam Pharmaceuticals
ABOUT ALNYLAM
Our Science Is Changing the Way Medicine Treats DiseaseTM
Alnylam has led the translation of RNAi (RNA interference) from Nobel Prize-winning discovery into an innovative, entirely new class of medicines. Founded in 2002 by a team of distinguished life sciences leaders, Alnylam’s vision is to harness the potential of RNAi therapeutics to transform the lives of people living with diseases for which there are limited or inadequate treatment options. Our pioneering work has delivered the world’s first and only approved RNAi therapeutics—ONPATTRO® (patisiran) in 2018, GIVLAARI® (givosiran) in 2019, OXLUMO® (lumasiran) in 2020, and AMVUTTRA® (vutrisiran) in 2022. We are advancing a deep pipeline of innovative RNAi-based medicines in four therapeutic areas: genetic medicines, cardio-metabolic diseases, infectious diseases, and central nervous system (CNS) and ocular diseases.
What’s in a Name?
AL-NY-LAM. Our name may not be the easiest to pronounce, but once you learn it, you’ll never forget it. Alnylam is derived from “Alnilam,” the bright center star in the constellation Orion’s belt, which has been used by navigators for thousands of years and symbolizes our passion for discovery.
RNAi Therapeutics—An Innovative New Class of Medicines
Medicines based on RNAi work by “silencing” or disabling the production (“expression”) of the genes that cause specific diseases. In doing so, RNAi therapeutics work “upstream” of most other classes of medicines, such as small molecules and monoclonal antibodies, by targeting the “root” genetic cause of a disease rather than its symptoms. To learn more about our science, click here.
RNAi is the core discovery that forms the therapies Alnylam is developing. It is recognized as a major scientific breakthrough—but how does it work, exactly?
Vision, Mission, and Values
Our Vision - Harnessing a revolution in biology for human health®.
Our Mission - Build a top-tier, global, independent biopharmaceutical company founded on RNAi.
Our Core Values - Commitment to People, Innovation & Discovery, Sense of Urgency, Open Culture, and Passion for Excellence.
CAREERS AT ALNYLAM
Join Our Team and Grow With Us
At Alnylam, we are driven by our mission to translate the Nobel Prize-winning discovery of RNA interference (RNAi) into an innovative, new class of medicines. We’re motivated in this endeavor by the bravery and perseverance of people with unmet medical needs who live with rare and genetic diseases. They are the focus of our efforts, and we exist as a company because of them. That knowledge and commitment to patients is present in everything we do, every day.
At The Forefront of What’s Next
For Patients
Our goal, which is well underway, is to become a world-class biopharmaceutical company that can independently develop and deliver innovative medicines based on RNAi to patients worldwide. We have a deep pipeline of early to late stage investigational therapies, and 2018 marked the approval of our first medicine—the world’s first RNAi therapeutic. Even though we’ve been around since 2002, we’re just getting started!
For Employees
We are growing quickly and hiring across North America, Europe, Asia, and Latin America for a wide variety of roles. We’re seeking smart, passionate, “change the world” kind of people who are ready to say, “challenge accepted.” Our 1,500 (and counting!) employees are building a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and high-performing global organization that celebrates team achievement and recognizes individual contributions.
We’re at the forefront of what’s next for patients, and perhaps your career also.
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Cambridge, Massachusetts
Overview The Director, Clinical Science will be a member of the clinical development team, working closely with other members of the medical research group in clinical development (medical lead, medical monitor, statistician, medical safety...
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Cambridge, Massachusetts
This role is considered Hybrid. The Medical Director, Early Assets will report to the Executive Director Early Assets and will be responsible for developing, leading, and executing the medical strategy and scientific engagement for multiple...
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Sr. Director, Clinical Science
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Overview Seeking an experienced Senior Director, Clinical Science role who holds a leadership position within the Clinical Science organization at Alnylam. The Senior Director reports directly to the Group Head, Clinical Science and plans, ...
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Senior Director, Global Omnichannel
Cambridge, Massachusetts
This role is considered Hybrid. Overview The Senior Director, Global Omnichannel will serve as a critical leader responsible for shaping, scaling, governing and sustaining best-in-class omnichannel capabilities across Alnylam. Reporting to ...
18h
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Cambridge, Massachusetts
Overview Drug Innovation group at Alnylam is seeking a highly motivated and accomplished scientist to join our dynamic drug discovery team. The successful candidate will play a critical role in the design, synthesis, and optimization of oli...
24h
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Associate Scientist II, RNA Synthesis
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Overview: We are looking for a highly motivated Associate Scientist II to join our RNA Synthesis group and support RNAi-based research and drug discovery. The successful candidate will help to synthesize and purify oligonucleotides for rese...
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Cambridge, Massachusetts
Overview The Research Department at Alnylam is seeking a Scientist to join a growing team responsible for advancing RNAi therapeutics into the future, by opening up targeted delivery to all tissues. The successful candidate will have a work...
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Principal Associate Scientist, Research
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Overview The Research Department at Alnylam is seeking a passionate and enthusiastic Principal Associate Scientist to join our interdisciplinary team focused on advancing extrahepatic siRNA delivery and our mechanistic understanding of RNAi...
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Principal Scientist, Translational Imaging
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Overview The Research Department at Alnylam is seeking a passionate and creative computational imaging scientist to join the Translational Genetics and Medicine Group and play a critical role in utilizing human data and clinical insights to...
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Scientist, Next Wave, Target Discovery & Validation
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Overview The Research Department at Alnylam is seeking a highly motivated and creative scientist to join our Next Wave Target Discovery and Validation team. Our mission is to discover novel therapeutic targets for RNAi-based treatments in d...
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