Associate Director, Medicinal Chemistry

Overview :

Medicinal Chemistry group at Alnylam is seeking a highly motivated and accomplished scientist to join our dynamic drug discovery team. The successful candidate will play a critical role in the design, synthesis, and optimization of small molecules aimed as delivery agents of oligonucleotides to extra-hepatic tissues. This individual will be responsible for driving project strategy and overseeing progression of our small molecule effort from hit identification through lead optimization, with a particular emphasis on suitability for clinical development as oligo conjugates.

Key Responsibilities :

Scientific Contribution :

• Design and execute synthetic routes for novel small molecules with desired pharmacological profiles, ADME properties, and physicochemical characteristics in the context of oligo delivery.
• Critically analyze SAR (Structure-Activity Relationships) and SPR (Structure-Property Relationships) data to guide compound design and optimization efforts.
• Drive the strategic direction of medicinal chemistry efforts within projects, ensuring alignment with program goals and timelines.
• Stay abreast of current literature, emerging technologies, and competitive landscape in medicinal chemistry and drug discovery.
• Contribute to the identification of new drug targets and therapeutic hypotheses.

Project Progression & Collaboration :

Qualifications

U.S. Pay Range

$169,000.00 - $238,200.00

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.