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Associate Director, Statistical Genetics

Associate Director, Statistical Genetics

AlnylamCambridge, MA, United States
15 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Overview

The Alnylam Human Genetics (AHG) team is looking for an Associate Director to lead our large-scale statistical genetics capability through direct, hands-on technical contributions and strategic guidance. The successful candidate will help enable analysis of genetic data from millions of individuals across multiple biobanks, including UK Biobank, All of Us, Discover Me South Africa, Our Future Health, and the Alliance for Genomic Discovery.

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

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform common and rare genetic association studies, including large "all by all" analyses, using biobank-scale data (e.g., UK Biobank, All of Us, Our Future Health, Alliance for Genomic Discovery) with the aim of finding new targets for RNAi therapeutics.
  • Conduct cross-biobank meta-analyses, including leveraging publicly available summary statistics.
  • Organize these results in a manner that facilitates their use by the broader team.
  • Perform post-GWAS analyses aimed at identifying causal genes and potential therapeutic targets (e.g., fine-mapping, colocalization, Mendelian randomization)
  • Identify, evaluate and implement the latest statistical genetics innovations and analytical methods to help us make discoveries.
  • Manage, coach and develop a small team focused on biobank-scale analyses, ensuring scientific rigor and timely delivery of results.
  • Prepare, review, and deliver high quality scientific manuscripts and presentations for internal and external use.

Qualifications

  • PhD in Statistical Genetics or a related field with 8+ years of relevant post-graduate experience.
  • Proven track record of managing people and driving teams to produce results.
  • Deep understanding of statistical genetics including GWAS and RVAS methods (e.g., single variant testing, burden, SKAT) and extensive experience implementing relevant statistical packages (e.g., REGENIE, PLINK).
  • Extensive experience processing and analyzing individual-level biobank-scale genetic, phenotypic, and multi-omic data (e.g., proteomics), and a track record of making novel discoveries using these data.
  • Proven track record of performing multi-biobank analyses, including performing meta-analyses (e.g., using METAL, RAREMETAL, REMETA), and understanding of meta-analytic approaches for handling sample overlap .
  • Demonstrated experience in applying variant-to-gene post-GWAS methods (statistical fine-mapping, colocalization, Mendelian randomization).
  • Experience with statistical genetics approaches and scalable tools for multivariate phenotype analysis, time-to-event and longitudinal analysis, and leveraging genetic ancestrally diverse datasets to improve signal detection and resolution.
  • Hands-on experience conducting processing and QC of biobank-scale individual-level genetic data (WGS, WES, imputed).
  • Expertise in phenotype generation as well as cross-biobank phenotype curation and harmomonization.
  • Experience working on a Linux command line and advanced hands-on knowledge of Python and R.
  • Practical experience implementing genomics workflows on cloud-based platforms such as DNAnexus, All of Us Researcher Workbench, Terra.
  • Excellent communication skills, an ability to work collaboratively and cross-functionally, and a track record of publishing in high impact scientific journals.
  • U.S. Pay Range

    $167,200.00 - $226,200.00

    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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