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Associate Director. Privacy, Training and Communications, Ethics & Compliance
Associate Director. Privacy, Training and Communications, Ethics & ComplianceAlnylam Pharmaceuticals • Cambridge, MA, United States
Associate Director. Privacy, Training and Communications, Ethics & Compliance

Associate Director. Privacy, Training and Communications, Ethics & Compliance

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals • Cambridge, MA, United States
16 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Summary of Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the Senior Director, Ethics & Compliance lead for Privacy, Training and Communications, the Associate Director will be responsible for driving operational excellence across key compliance domains including privacy operations, data retention management, training curriculum oversight, and related policy transformation. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in compliance operations, large-scale project management, and program implementation, with an ability to efficiently embed compliance controls into business processes in a practical and scalable way.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Manage large-scale compliance initiatives and cross-functional projects from planning through execution
  • Apply project management best practices across compliance programs, including change management, communications, training, and implementation.
  • Support management of global privacy compliance programs, including monitoring privacy mailboxes, intaking and addressing data subject requests, responding to data incidents and operationalizing privacy controls
  • Support efforts to operationalize and simplify privacy policies and SOPs across the enterprise, translating policy requirements into actionable processes, tools, and guidance for business stakeholders.
  • Monitor the implementation of Privacy compliance policies and address any gaps in understanding or execution among operational teams and business stakeholders.
  • Monitor regulatory developments and support updates to privacy policies and procedures
  • Monitor and update data retention schedules
  • Identify and implement automation and process improvements to enhance compliance efficiency.
  • Support the development and execution of a strategic compliance communications strategy
  • Communicate policy changes and initiatives to business stakeholders in a manner that is accessible, practical, and supportive of both operational efficiency and business goals.
  • Provide training and guidance to colleagues and business stakeholders to promote adoption of compliance best practices.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree required.
  • Minimum of 8+ years of experience with increasing responsibility in compliance, Compliance operations, consulting or legal roles; focus on operations in the life science industry, is strongly preferred
  • Direct experience in designing, implementing, overseeing, and improving compliance systems and processes
  • Ability to guide, train, and influence colleagues and business stakeholders to adopt and sustain compliance best practices.
  • Experience writing or managing SOPs within a regulated industry (e.g., healthcare, pharmaceuticals, life sciences).
  • Strong project management skills with experience leading cross-functional initiatives.
  • Strong understanding of business operations, preferably in life science industry, and the ability to bridge the gap between regulatory requirements, business priorities, and practical application.
  • Proven ability to translate complex regulatory language into clear, concise, and actionable policies.
  • 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
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate and influence cross-functionally with US and ex-US personnel
  • Possess an innovative mindset and must take a practical, solutions-oriented approach
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, to work independently and manage discrete areas of responsibility with limited supervision, and to flourish in a fast-paced environment
  • Travel will be required to Alnylam's headquarters in Cambridge, MA.
  • Alnylam Pharmaceuticals is an EEO employer committed to an exciting, diverse, and enriching work environment.

    U.S. Pay Range

    $159,600.00 - $216,200.00

    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.

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