Alnylam Pharmaceuticals

Sr Mgr, Medical Science Liaison, Community - Gulf Coast (FL, AL, MS, LA, AR)

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals$162K — $220K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Required: PharmD, PhD, MD, or DO in a relevant life science discipline; pharmaceutical industry fellowship preferred.
  • 1-3 years' prior MSL experience within pharma/biotech.
  • Strong scientific acumen to evaluate and communicate complex clinical data.
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
  • Proficiency with CRM systems and digital engagement platforms.
  • Ability to travel 60-70% within the assigned territory; residency in territory required.
  • Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

  • Identify and build long-term relationships with emerging opinion leaders and healthcare professionals.
  • Deliver scientifically rigorous information on Alnylam's therapies through peer-to-peer exchanges.
  • Engage HCPs in scientific discussions, leveraging clinical and outcome data for treatment awareness.
  • Support medical education initiatives and research activities tailored for community-based providers.
  • Gather and convey medical insights from the field to various internal teams.
  • Respond to medical information requests from HCPs timely and compliant with regulations.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to align scientific strategies and messaging.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Life and disability insurance availability.
  • Lifestyle reimbursement program and flexible spending accounts.
  • 401(k) plan with a generous company match.
  • Paid time off along with wellness days and holidays.
  • Two company-wide recharge breaks offered annually.
  • Generous family resources and leave options.
Full Job Description
Overview:

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is a field-based scientific expert who serves as a strategic bridge between Alnylam and the external medical community, with a particular focus on community-based care settings. The MSL builds and sustains peer-to-peer relationships with emerging opinion leaders (EOLs), healthcare professionals (HCPs), and community, regional and local health systems to advance evidence-based scientific exchange, gather critical field insights, and drive optimal patient outcomes. Success in this role requires tenacity and persistence to navigate complex community dynamics, sustain engagement over time, and advance meaningful outcomes for patients and providers.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Identify, engage, and cultivate long-term relationships with EOLs, thought leaders, and HCPs across community and health system settings within a defined territory.
  • Deliver accurate, balanced, and scientifically rigorous information on Alnylam's therapies and therapeutic areas through peer-to-peer scientific exchange.
  • Engage HCPs in community practice settings in evidence-based scientific dialogue, drawing on relevant clinical and outcomes data to support awareness of diagnostic and treatment considerations across the disease area.
  • Support medical education initiatives, advisory boards, speaker programs, and clinical research activities, including those that address the needs of community-based providers and care teams.
  • Gather, synthesize, and communicate medical and scientific insights from the field to internal stakeholders (e.g., Medical Affairs, Commercial, Market Access, Strategic Account Management).
  • Respond to unsolicited medical information requests from HCPs in a compliant and timely manner (within 2 business days).
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Medical Affairs, Commercial, Market Access, and Strategic Account Management teams to align on scientific strategy and messaging.
  • Represent Alnylam at national, regional and local medical conferences, symposia, and scientific meetings.
  • Maintain current knowledge of relevant disease areas, clinical data, competitive landscape, and evolving evidence.
  • Ensure all activities comply with applicable regulations, company policies, and PhRMA guidelines.
  • Apply business acumen to understand territory dynamics and prioritize engagements that drive scientific and organizational impact.
  • With guidance, builds foundational skills in strategic thinking, scientific expertise, engagement excellence, integrity-driven conduct, and cross-functional collaboration - developing the independence and confidence to execute field medical responsibilities with increasing consistency.


Qualifications:
  • Required: PharmD, PhD, MD, or DO in a relevant life science discipline, pharmaceutical industry fellowship preferred
  • 1-3 years' prior MSL experience within the pharma/biotech industry
  • Scientific acumen with ability to critically evaluate and communicate complex clinical data.
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills; ability to engage credibly in peer-to-peer scientific dialogue.
  • Proficiency with CRM systems and digital engagement platforms.
  • Ability to travel up to 60-70% within assigned territory; must reside within territory.
  • Valid driver's license required.

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U.S. Pay Range

$162,800.00 - $220,200.00

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

About Alnylam Pharmaceuticals

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals is a biotechnology company that focuses on RNA interference (RNAi) therapeutics. The company's products are designed to silence specific genes that cause diseases. Alnylam's pipeline includes products for the treatment of genetic, cardio-metabolic, and hepatic infectious diseases. The company was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Learn more about Alnylam Pharmaceuticals
Size
1,665 employees
Market Cap
$28.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$858.2 million
Founded
2002
5 Year Trend
+78.1%
Revenue
$492.8 million
NASDAQ

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