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Associate Medical Director, Global Safety Medical Review

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals
paid time off
United States, Massachusetts, Cambridge
675 West Kendall Street (Show on map)
Jan 14, 2026
Overview

Alnylam is the industry leader in the translation of RNA interference (RNAi) into a new class of innovative medicines with the potential to address the unmet needs of patients with debilitating diseases. Founded in 2002, Alnylam was built upon a bold vision of turning scientific possibility into reality, and is now advancing a robust pipeline of investigational RNAi therapeutic medicines. Please visit www.alnylam.com for more information.

The Medical Reviewer role is to perform medical case review and to provide expertise on all aspects of it with emphasis on harmonization of medical review approach. This role will interface across all levels and functional areas of GPSRM and partner with the clinical development as well as Data Management teams. The exceptional candidate that we seek will have an excellent medical judgment, strong analytical skills, understanding of lifecycle of drug safety and a flexible, hands-on nature with a high sense of urgency.

Summary of Key Responsibilities

* Perform daily medical review and causality assessment of ICSRs in accurate, consistent, and timely manner to contribute to continuous signal detection and management process

* Collaborate with other pharmacovigilance colleagues to align on a harmonized approach to identifying, evaluating and communicating safety issues

* Identify topics for escalation and collaborate with safety product leads to investigate potential safety signals

* Collaborate with GPSRM Quality and Case Management teams to identify case review issues and inconsistency and work on addressing these issues under the leadership of Head of Medical Review

* Participate in process improvements for the Medical Review team

* Maintain close communication with the case processing and medical case review vendors

Qualifications

Alnylam prides itself on its entrepreneurial, fast-paced environment where success is rapidly rewarded. There is a strong pipeline, significant resources, and every intention of continuing the phenomenal rate of success and growth. This position offers an opportunity to have tremendous impact on the growth of the company. The culture values hard-work, creativity, flexibility, collaboration and a hands-on, problem-solving attitude.

The ideal candidate will have the following mix of personal and professional characteristics:

* Medical Degree with a minimum of 1 year of medical practice is required

* Must have a minimum of 2 years of pharmaceutical industry experience within pharmacovigilance or clinical research

* Experience in medical case review is a strong plus

* Sound clinical acumen and a wide range of therapeutic area knowledge.

* Ability to synthesize and analyze safety data from various sources. Proficiency in problem-solving within a highly complex environment

* Strong communications skills, both written and spoken, ideally with experience in medical / scientific writing

* Expertise in international regulations governing drug safety. Working knowledge of relevant FDA, EU, ICH guidelines, initiatives and regulations governing both Safety reporting and processing for clinical trial environments highly preferred

* Experience in managing compliance or audits is a plus

* Ability to work in fast-paced environment with rapidly approaching timelines is important

U.S. Pay Range

$192,800.00 - $260,800.00

The pay range reflects the full-time base salary range we expect to pay for this role at the time of posting. Base pay will be determined based on a number of factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, and education. This role is eligible for an annual short-term incentive award (e.g., bonus or sales incentive) and an annual long-term incentive award (e.g., equity).

Alnylam's robust Total Rewards package is designed to support your overall health and well-being. We offer comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, a lifestyle reimbursement program, flexible spending and health savings accounts and a 401(k)with a generous company match. Eligible employees enjoy paid time off, wellness days, holidays, and two company-wide recharge breaks. We also offer generous family resources and leave. Our commitment to your well-being reflects our belief that caring for our people fuels the impact we create together.

Learn more about these and additional benefits offered by Alnylam by visiting the Benefits section of the Careers website: https://www.alnylam.com/careers

AboutAlnylam

We are the leader in RNAi therapeutics- a revolutionaryapproach 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 possibleand 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, wherean authentic, inclusive culture and breakthrough thinkingfuel 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.

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