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Alnylam Pharmaceuticals

Develops RNAi-based therapies for genetic diseases

Director Statistical Programming Technical Solutions

System AdministrationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeCambridge, MA, USA$200.7k - $271.5k

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in computer science, statistics, mathematics, or information sciences is required.
  • At least 15 years of industry experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or CRO settings leading technical projects and/or supervising teams to deliver data and analytics solutions.
  • Demonstrated technical expertise with clinical databases, AWS/EDC platforms, data imports and integrations, data analytics platforms, and/or data visualization tools.
  • Experience driving data solutions projects or system implementations, such as data dashboards, R/SAS/data analytics infrastructure, data warehousing, data visualization, and/or risk-based data review tools or systems, with clinical team members.
  • Demonstrated experience working with IT and cross-functional counterparts to evaluate and implement clinical data systems, construct technical business requirements and specifications, and support validation documentation.
  • Experience managing technical teams, including FTEs, Functional Service Providers, or vendors.
  • Demonstrated leadership implementing solutions within the clinical data flow, understanding CDISC standards, and technologies or utilities supporting Quantitative Sciences data flow from CRF to CSR.
  • Detailed knowledge of data management, statistical programming environments, processes, procedures, and roles.
  • Experience developing SOPs and standards or implementing technical best practices.
  • Experience overseeing vendors delivering technical solutions, including development of quality and performance metrics.
  • Advanced knowledge of GCP/ICH standards, 21 CFR Part 11, and validation requirements.
  • Advanced programming and analytical skills using SAS, R, and Python are an asset.
  • Excellent written and oral presentation, interpersonal, organizational, analytical, project management, and multitasking skills.

Responsibilities

  • Define and execute the strategy, governance, and evolution of the technology, data, and analytics ecosystem supporting Clinical Development.
  • Design and lead Quantitative Sciences data and analytics systems strategy and/or technical development initiatives, including systems and technology integration, data sharing, analysis, transfer/access, and storage platforms or utilities.
  • Establish Quantitative Sciences technical direction, standards, and governance policies for analytical solutions and platforms, and best practices for efficient, inspection-ready delivery across the data flow.
  • Lead the strategic vision, implementation, and continuous evolution of the AWS cloud platform supporting Statistical Programming, Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Data Science, and Clinical Development functions.
  • Oversee design, deployment, validation, and lifecycle management of AWS-hosted programming and analytics environments within regulated GxP settings.
  • Promote technical innovation in developing data, analysis, and visualization solutions within a clinical data environment.
  • Develop strategies with the Data Science team to integrate generative AI and other advanced analytics tools into statistical programming workflows while ensuring regulatory compliance and appropriate validation.
  • Lead technical assessments of vendor products or new technologies and manage and establish technical vendor relationships to support business needs.
  • Collaborate with Clinical Development Operations, IT, and other functional leaders to improve organizational effectiveness and efficiencies from systems and technology platforms.
  • Partner with IT Validation and QA organizations to ensure clinical data systems and processes comply with regulatory requirements.
  • Collaborate with IT on technical project prioritization, forecasting, estimation, and budgeting.
  • Facilitate change management activities and training for key systems and processes.

Desired Qualifications

  • An MBA, an advanced degree, and/or a Project Management certification is preferred.

About the Company

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals

Develops RNAi-based therapies for genetic diseases

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals develops RNA interference (RNAi) therapeutics to silence disease-causing genes, aiming to treat rare genetic disorders. Its products work by using RNA molecules that block gene expression, reducing the impact of specific genetic diseases. The company differentiates itself by concentrating on RNAi-based drugs for rare diseases and by building a pipeline through large clinical programs and strategic partnerships, such as commercialization deals in the Gulf States and collaborations with investors. Revenue comes from approved drug sales, licensing agreements, strategic collaborations, and related services like genetic testing and counseling. The company’s goal is to advance and commercialize RNAi therapies to improve outcomes for patients with genetic disorders, expanding its portfolio through partnerships and investments.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Cambridge, MA
Founded
2002

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