Senior Director, Product Communications
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals | |
paid time off
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United States, Massachusetts, Cambridge | |
675 West Kendall Street (Show on map) | |
Jan 16, 2026 | |
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Overview
Reporting to the Chief Corporate Communications Officer, this role will oversee our product communications function encompassing 4 globally marketed brands, and 3 late-stage product candidates. This role's primary responsibility will be to serve as the communications head for our leading TTR franchise including both our marketed products for ONPATTRO and AMVUTTRA (80%), while also overseeing communications for the rare and late-stage pipeline assets. This role will spearhead the development and execution of clinical data and regulatory milestones; congress and publication communications; scientific platform communications for lay audiences; unbranded awareness campaigns; and executive thought leadership campaigns. The Senior Director also oversee a team of three product communications professionals. A successful candidate will be a dynamic, experienced with a proven ability to effectively manage complex projects, work collaboratively with stakeholders and across functions, effectively network across the organization and communicate with senior leaders all within a fast-moving environment. Key Responsibilities * Develop and manage comprehensive global external communications strategy that advances business goals for the franchise. * Create and execute branded and unbranded disease state education campaigns. * Actively monitor the competitive landscape, ensure response readiness, and adapt communications strategies accordingly. * Drive the product and franchise strategy focusing specifically where communications can deliver value with clear and specific tactics. * Work cross-functionally to ensure alignment with brand strategies (commercial, medical, market access, communications, HEOR, R&D, etc.) * Support internal communications for the US TTR leadership team. * Working together with international to ensure consistency. * Oversee day-to-day management of Communications agency, including budget oversight * Ability to think creatively and strategically to develop awareness campaigns and mobilize action Qualifications * Bachelor's degree in related field, advanced degree preferred. * 15-20 years of experience required, preferably in biotech, pharmaceuticals, or healthcare. * Proven experience crafting strategic campaigns, editorial content, and development of thought leadership platforms. * Superior storytelling, writing and editing skills; strong oral communications skills and ability to convey complex ideas * Digital and social media domain experience specifically in engaging audiences, with the ability to deliver innovative approaches and plans within this growing and important space. * Ability to link communications plans and activities to business results. * High levels of tact, passion for the employee experience, commitment, curiosity, fresh thinking, flexibility and a global perspective. * Ability to work independently and use sound judgment in decision-making, including setting and managing priorities and meeting competing deadlines. * Sound judgment and ability to maintain confidentiality. * Comfortable with accepting feedback and adapting to deliver the desired product. * Ability to interact with all levels of the company top to bottom, including most senior company management. * Meticulous attention to detail and commitment to high quality and timely work product. * Strong project management skills preferred. Experience managing vendors to execute on consulting work is preferred. #LI-LN1 U.S. Pay Range $235,500.00 - $318,600.00 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. > | |
paid time off
Jan 16, 2026