Director, Ethics and Compliance

Overview

Reporting to the Senior Director, US Regional Lead, Ethics & Compliance, the E&C Director for Research & Development will support the design, implementation, and enhancement of an effective ethics and compliance program for Alnylam's Global R&D expertise area. This role will work closely with colleagues in the broader Ethics & Compliance team, and with regional Legal and business colleagues to sustain Alnylam's strong ethical culture and ensure employee adherence to the Company's Code of Conduct and related rules, policies, and procedures.

This position is hybrid and will be primarily located in Cambridge, MA.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with employees and leadership to maintain and further develop throughout the organization a strong culture of ethics and compliance, including personal accountability at all levels in the organization with a spirit of partnership and positive problem solving
• Partner with R&D to ensure compliance risks related to the R&D expertise area are appropriately identified and mitigated against. This includes, but is not limited to, research grants, investigator initiated studies, advisory boards, steering committees, and other external funding of third parties
• Assist in evolving the compliance program within the R&D expertise area and ensure it is consistent with Alnylam's values and principles, fit for purpose and complies with applicable requirements
• Draft and/or update appropriate policies to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations and industry codes and alignment with global policies
• Support the implementation and maintenance of US federal and state transparency reporting requirements and assist business leadership in meeting reporting obligations
• Assist in implementation and execution of risk based third party due diligence
• Support the implementation of a robust privacy program and help pull through privacy requirements within the R&D expertise area
• Prepare and deliver training and education to ensure understanding of employee responsibilities and ethics and compliance issues, as well as related policies and procedures
• Execute routine and risk-based monitoring and auditing of relevant R&D activities and related policies and procedures; identify potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk; assist in and oversee the implementation of corrective action plans as necessary; and generate reports on monitoring, auditing and risk assessment for R&D
• Travel required approximately 10% of the time
• Other responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time in the company's discretion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required. Juris Doctor strongly preferred, other relevant accreditations or degrees considered
• Minimum of 10 years ethics, compliance and/or legal experience in an organization subject to US biopharmaceutical, medical device or other relevant healthcare compliance laws and regulations with at least 5 years experience in the R&D space
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and cross-functionally in a team environment with a wide variety of company personnel on a broad range of matters
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and to flourish in a fast-paced and high energy environment
• Able and eager to work independently and to manage and oversee discrete areas of responsibility with little direct supervision
• Able to thrive in a proactive ethical culture in which compliance and business objectives are mutually reinforcing; strong motivation and ability to champion a comprehensive compliance program that is integrated well with the Company's business and culture
• Excellent organization, communication (verbal and written - fluency in English required) and prioritization skills, including the ability to communicate concisely, to integrate legal and business considerations, and to provide balanced advice regarding risks

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 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, we've 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 Magazine's Top Biopharma Employers, one of America's 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.