The posting, in Alnylam Pharmaceuticals's own words
archived Sep 30, 2026Overview:
The Director, Technical Solutions will be responsible for defining and executing the strategy, governance, and evolution of the technology, data, and analytics ecosystem that supports Clinical Development. This leader will oversee AWS-based programming and analytics platforms, drive innovation through advanced analytics and AI-enabled capabilities, and ensure compliant, scalable, and inspection-ready solutions across the clinical data lifecycle. Partnering closely with Quantitative Sciences, Clinical Development, IT, and Quality organizations, the role will establish technical standards, lead system implementations and vendor partnerships, and deliver technology capabilities that accelerate data-driven decision-making while maintaining regulatory compliance and operational excellence. Key Responsibilities Designs and leads Quantitative Sciences data and analytics systems strategy and/or technical development initiatives including systems and technology integration, data sharing, analysis, transfer/access and storage platforms or utilities. Establishes Quantitative Sciences technical direction, standards, and governance policies for analytical solutions and platforms, as well as best practices for efficient and inspection ready delivery across the data flow. Lead the strategic vision, implementation, and continuous evolution of the AWS cloud platform supporting Statistical Programming, Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Data Science, and Clinical Development functions. Oversee the design, deployment, validation, and lifecycle management of AWS-hosted programming and analytics environments within regulated GxP settings. Promotes technical innovation to drive the development of data, analysis and visualization solutions within a clinical data environment. Develop strategies in collaboration with Data Science team for integrating generative AI and other advanced analytics tools into statistical programming workflows while ensuring regulatory compliance and appropriate validation. Leads technical assessments of vendor products or new technologies; manages and establishes relationships with technical vendors to support business needs. Collaborates with Clinical Development Operations, IT and other functional leaders to ensure organizational effectiveness / efficiencies from systems and technology platforms. Partners with the IT Validation / QA organizations to ensure compliance of clinical data systems and processes to regulatory requirements. Collaborates with IT on technical project prioritization, forecasting, estimation, and budgeting. Facilitates change management activities and training for key systems and processes.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree required in areas of computer science, statistics, mathematics or information sciences, MBA, advanced degree and / or certification preferred Minimum 15 years’ industry experience (Pharmaceutical, Biotech, CRO) leading technical projects and/or supervising teams to deliver data/analytics solutions Demonstrated technical expertise with clinical databases, AWS/EDC platforms, data imports/integrations, platforms and/or tools; advanced programming and analytical skills using SAS, R and Python an asset Experience driving data solutions projects or system implementations (i.e., data dashboards, R/SAS/ infrastructure, data warehousing, and/or risk-based data review tools/systems) with clinical team members Demonstrated experience working with IT and cross-functional counterparts in evaluating and implementing clinical data systems, constructing technical business requirements, specifications and supporting validation documentation Experience managing technical teams (FTEs, Functional Service Providers or vendors) Demonstrated leadership in implementing solutions within the clinical data flow, understanding of CDISC standards, and technologies/utilities in support of Quantitative Sciences data flow (from CRF to CSR) Detailed knowledge of data management, statistical programming environments, processes, procedures, and roles Experience developing SOPs, Standards or implementing technical best practices Experience overseeing vendors in the delivery of technical solutions, including development of quality and performance metrics Excellent written and oral presentation and interpersonal, organizational, analytical, and multi-tasking skills Advanced knowledge of GCP/ICH standards, 21 CFR Part 11, Validation requirements #LI-AB1 #LI-Hybrid About Alnylam We are the leader in RNAi therapeutics – a revolutionary approach 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 possible and 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, where an authentic, inclusive culture and breakthrough thinking fuel 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. Before applying, please review Alnylam's Candidate Privacy Notice regarding how Alnylam handles Personal Data you provide with your application for employment. The pay range below 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 U.S. Pay Range $200,700 — $271,500 USD