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Northeastern University

Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Alnylam-US Marketing

Northeastern University, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298


Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Alnylam-US Marketing

Is this the next step in your career Find out if you are the right candidate by reading through the complete overview below.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. Critical to the success of the program is our ability to prepare Fellows to meet the ongoing workforce needs in various areas of industry.

Our program gives fellows an opportunity to work with our innovative biopharmaceutical industry partners while collaborating with Northeastern University faculty in professional and career development, service, scholarship, and teaching.

In partnership with Northeastern University, Alnylam is offering a two-year US Marketing PharmD fellowship based in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

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. These values influence how we work and the business decisions we make. 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, and a Great Place to Work in multiple countries.

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 their full potential.

Responsibilities:The US Marketing team is responsible for defining and executing the US marketing strategy for Alnylam's RNAi therapeutics. The US Marketing Fellow will engage in the development and execution of strategic brand plans, key marketing initiatives and tactics, and the generation of commercial insights across both HCP and Patient teams.

This fellowship is for individuals who are entrepreneurial, biased for action, and enjoy working in a dynamic business environment. This role will involve extensive cross-functional collaboration with teams including Medical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, Legal, Sales, Market Access, and Insights & Analytics. The fellow will gain key experiences and skills in communication, commercial execution, marketing, and strategic planning.

Development of strategic and tactical plans for the Alnylam TTR franchiseExecution of personal promotion and non-personal promotion (eg, digital) tacticsExecution of commercial activities at key conferences, including booth development, product theaters, and promotional sponsorshipsCreation of product messaging and disease awareness materials to support field personnel, including relevant field trainingEvaluation of competitive landscape and evolution of brand strategy and messagingCross-functional collaboration with Medical Affairs, Legal, Regulatory, Patient Services, Market Access, Data & Analytics, Market Insights, Competitive Intelligence, and US Commercial Field teams to support promotional activitiesAssessment of commercial opportunity and strategic fit of early pipeline assets including market sizing, competitive landscape scanning, target product concept development, and revenue forecasts

Northeastern University School of Pharmacy:Develop teaching skills through participation in our Teaching and Learning Seminar seriesFacilitate small and large group didactic education in partnership with a faculty mentorUtilize a layered learning model in experiential education by co-precepting students on pharmacy practice experiences including Northeastern's unique co-op programCreate, present, and publish scholarly research through collaborative industry and university relationships

Qualifications:Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an ACPE accredited institution, eligible for licensure as a pharmacist in the State of Massachusetts.

Excellent oral and written communication, time management, and leadership skills, ability to work independently and take initiative on a variety of projects at the industry site and Northeastern.

Additional Information:Applicants should submit the following APPLICATION MATERIALS by the priority deadline of

October 31st, 2024.Curriculum vitae (CV), uploadedUnofficial PharmD transcripts, uploadedCover letter, uploaded

Three formal letters of recommendation (LORs) sent directly from the letter writer to PharmDFellowships@northeastern.edu by

November 22nd, 2024 . LOR writers should include the candidate's name and fellowship program(s) in the subject line (e.g. Smith, John - Alnylam, GSK).

Address cover letter and three LORs to:J. Andrew Orr-Skirvin, PharmD, BCOPClinical Professor, School of PharmacyDepartment of Pharmacy & Health System SciencesDirector of Pharmaceutical Industry Fellowship Program360 Huntington Ave, 140TF R218Boston, MA 02115

Position Type:

Research

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

Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.

Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. Northeastern values and celebrates diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion.

To learn more about Northeastern University's commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please see www.northeastern.edu/diversity.

To apply, visit https://northeastern.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/careers/job/Boston-MA-Main-Campus/Postdoctoral-Research-Fellow--Alnylam-US-Marketing_R128316-1#J-18808-Ljbffr