VP, Global Trial Optimization

Overview

Alnylam is seeking an experienced leader to drive the strategy and execution of clinical trial optimization across our development portfolio. As Vice President, Global Trial Optimization, you will lead strategic feasibility, protocol optimization, scenario planning, and patient recruitment, retention, and experience initiatives to help accelerate clinical development and improve trial performance.

As a member of the Pipeline Delivery Leadership Team and reporting to the SVP, Pipeline Delivery, you will lead a team that supports all clinical trials across the portfolio. In this role, you will partner across functions to ensure studies are designed and delivered efficiently, using data-driven insights and patient-centered approaches to accelerate the delivery of therapies to patients worldwide.

Key Responsibilities 

• Drives a Feasibility Center of Excellence and partners with our preferred CROs to deliver data driven, accurate and optimal clinical trial scenario plans for country placement, enrollment rates and study timelines; designs and develops feasibility tools and processes
• Leads country placement discussions at Program Leadership Team and outlines country placement recommendations for clinical trials in support of business and trial needs; represents Clinical Operations at governance forums (e.g.: DevBoard, DOC, PLT) as appropriate
• Leads the protocol feasibility and scenario modeling and recommends optimized trial delivery strategies for country and site placement, enrollment rates, site identification and trial milestones that inform decision making at governance forums
• Oversees clinical trial enrollment modeling and identifies the best path to clinical trial patients; models the impact of inclusion/exclusion criteria on enrollment potential and trial timelines
• Partners with study teams and CROs to provide data driven accurate study timelines, milestone, and enrollment assumptions; leads clinical operations lock (CLOCK) reviews and partners with study team to communicate CLOCK milestones at governance forums
• Facilitates site identification and outlines best fit site archetype
• Accountable for predictable and consistent delivery of patient recruitment & retention strategies. Leads identification and selection of portfolio level recruitment strategies and sourcing, with a focus on reduced patient burden and diversity where appropriate
• Provides robust estimates for the impact of patient recruitment programs on trial enrollment and cost
• Identifies and analyzes important connections within and across therapeutic areas to optimize study planning and performance at the portfolio level

Qualifications 

• MSc, MBA, PhD or equivalent in relevant discipline strongly preferred
• 20+ years industry experience focused on Clinical Operations, including global clinical trial conduct, feasibility, protocol optimization, patient recruitment and retention, and working with global CROs
• 10+ year team leadership, building strong feasibility and patient recruitment teams
• Thorough understanding of clinical trial feasibility and scenario planning; including demonstrated experience with supportive tools, technologies, Monte Carlo simulations etc. Proven experience in data analysis, data interpretation to drive informed decision making
• A thorough understanding of the processes associated with feasibility, protocol optimization, site identification, patient recruitment and retention
• Extensive experience in patient recruitment campaigns
• Demonstrated ability to deliver results and achieve objectives within budget and timeline constraints. Proven experience in cost optimization and reduction
• Extensive experience in pharmaceutical/biotechnology and extensive knowledge of drug development processes, ICH-GCP guidelines, 21 CRF Part 11, and major Health Authority regulations as they pertain to the operational aspects of clinical trials
• Comfortable working with Senior Executive Teams
• Well networked with industry peers
• Strong project management skills and effective matrix leader. Able to hold teams accountable to deliverables
• Ability to travel up to 30%
• Thrives in highly entrepreneurial biotech environment and embraces Alnylam’s culture of science, passion, and urgency
• Clear alignment with Alnylam Core Values
  • Commitment to People
  • Fiercely Innovative
  • Purposeful Sense of Urgency
  • Open Culture
  • Passion for Excellence 

About Alnylam

We are the leader in RNAi therapeutics - a revolutionary approach 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 possible and 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, where an authentic, inclusive culture and breakthrough thinking fuel 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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The pay range below 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

U.S. Pay Range

$301,800—$408,200 USD