Associate Director, Ethics and Compliance

Overview

Reporting to the Head of Global Investigations & Enterprise Risk Management, the Associate Director, Global Investigations, is responsible for helping manage all aspects of Alnylam’s global investigations in all markets, including conducting and reporting on investigations into reported ethics and compliance concerns and enhancing the Company’s internal investigations program and speak up culture . The role will also be responsible for assisting the Head of Global Investigations & Enterprise Risk Management with the operation and oversight of the Company’s Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) program, including the identification, assessment, mitigation, and reporting of enterprise risks, and with further developing the Company’s enterprise risk management processes and framework.

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

Key Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities Of The Associate Director, Global Investigations Include

Conducting and assisting on investigations into reported ethics and compliance concerns, or any allegations of misconduct, as required; Assisting with the design and implementation of enhancements to Alnylam’s speak up program and culture, including drafting of policies and procedures, and development and implementation of relevant trainings and resources in accordance with applicable global laws and practices; Drafting concise and accurate investigation reports and other presentationsproviding an overview of the key issues, findings, trends, and outcomes related to investigations; Presenting updates on investigations, including investigation trends and remediation, to the Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer (CECO) and other cross-functional senior leaders at various forums (e.g., regular updates to Legal, Human Resources, Internal Audit, and Compliance Committees, as necessary); Monitoring and managing Alnylam’s global database of reported ethics and compliance matters, the Alnylam Helpline, and other global reporting channels for the intake of complaints; Working closely and collaboratively with key internal stakeholders, including Human Resources, People Relations, and Legal on matters, including with respect to the remediation of matters and recommendations for appropriate disciplinary action; Supporting the Company’s global ERM program and related processes by conducting enterprise risk assessments and risk mitigation planning, partnering with cross-functional enterprise leaders, including Finance, Internal Audit, IT, Procurement, and Legal, among others, and preparing enterprise risk reports for key stakeholders; Helping manage ERM oversight committee meetings, and coordinating with key stakeholders to continue advancing Alnylam’s ERM program; Assisting with the design and implementation of enhancements to Alnylam’s ERM program, including drafting of governance materials and development of related processes and systems.

Qualifications

A Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent combination of education and work-related experience is required; A law degree is strongly preferred; 8+ years’ related experience, including law firm and/or in-house experience leading and managing global ethics and compliance investigations in the pharmaceutical or life sciences industry, and experience managing enterprise risk management programs; Demonstrated ability to collaborate cross-functionally with U.S. and ex-U.S. personnel; Comprehensive knowledge of laws and regulations applicable to global pharmaceutical companies, including, U.S. healthcare fraud and abuse laws, anti-corruption laws, such as the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and the U.K. Bribery Act (2010), U.S. fraud and abuse and false claims laws, and relevant industry codes on interactions with healthcare professionals; Strong written and verbal communication skills, with fluency in written and spoken English required; Possess an innovative mindset and have an ability to take a practical, solutions-oriented approach; Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, with a strong focus on partnerships; Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, to work independently and manage discrete areas of responsibility, and to flourish in a fast-paced environment; Ability to thrive in a proactive ethical culture in which compliance and business objectives are mutually reinforcing; Excellent organizational and time management skills; Strong motivation and ability to champion a comprehensive compliance program that is integrated with Alnylam’s business and culture; Strong commitment to ethics and integrity in all aspects of their work; Travel will be required on occasion to Alnylam offices in the U.S. and overseas.

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.