Alnylam Pharmaceuticals
SVP, Head of Business Development
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States, 02141
SVP, Head Of Business Development
Alnylam, a leading biotechnology company, is looking for a Senior Vice President, Head of Business Development to join the organization. This role is reporting to Alnylam's Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and is a hybrid role based at the company's headquarters in Cambridge, MA. The Senior Vice President, Head of Business Development at Alnylam will play a crucial role in driving the company's growth and innovation. This dynamic position involves identifying, evaluating, and executing strategic transactions, including licenses, collaborations, newco creations, spinouts, and M&A, within the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry. This role will also lead the Alliance Management team which is accountable for overseeing all strategic alliances and partnerships for the company. The Alliance Management team creates long-term value with partners, enables productive relationships based on trust, transparency & accountability, and establishes Alnylam as a respected & valued partner. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of structuring and negotiating complex deals, delivering immediate impact and leadership across a diverse portfolio of transactions. They will utilize strong financial acumen, experience with valuation and investment structures, and excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills to direct idea generation and prioritize innovative constructs. The ideal candidate will also have direct alliance management experience. Additionally, the Senior Vice President, Head of Business Development will manage and develop a high-performing Business Development and Alliance Management team, fostering a culture of continuous learning and anchored in Alnylam's Core Values. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage all aspects of the end to end business development process. Build and maintain strong relationships with external partners. Partner with the VP, Alliance Management in overseeing the company's Alliance Management function. Work closely with internal cross-functional teams. Provide opportunity recommendations and market insights. Provide concise and accurate updates to the Executive Leadership Team. Strategic thinker who possesses both a solid business acumen. Manage and mentor a team of business development and alliance management professionals. Demonstrate purposeful urgency. Communicate effectively across a matrix organization. Ability to simplify complex ideas/concepts. Work with CFO to develop and execute on the strategy. Qualifications An MBA with at least 15+ years of relevant industry experience in biotech/pharma corporate development or investment banking. Demonstrated ability to lead and execute complex and high-value transactions. Strong analytical, financial, and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills. Highly collaborative, team-oriented, and adaptable. Deep understanding of the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. Strong executive presence, leadership, and people management skills. About Alnylam: Alnylam Pharmaceuticals (Nasdaq: ALNY) has led the translation of RNA interference (RNAi) into a whole new class of innovative medicines with the potential to transform the lives of people afflicted with rare and more prevalent diseases. Based on Nobel Prize-winning science, RNAi therapeutics represent a powerful, clinically validated approach to treating diseases at their genetic source by "interfering" with mRNA that cause or contribute to disease. Since our founding in 2002, Alnylam has led the RNAi Revolution and continues to turn scientific possibility into reality. Our culture: Our people-first culture is guided by our core values: fiercely innovative, open culture, purposeful urgency, passion for excellence, and commitment to people, and these values influence how we work and the business decisions we make. Thanks to feedback from our employees over the years, we've been fortunate to be named a top employer around the world. Alnylam is extremely proud to have been recognized as the #1 Large Employer by Boston Globe Top Places to Work in 2023 for the third consecutive year, one of Science Magazine's Top Biopharma Employers, one of America's Most Responsible Companies for 2024 by Newsweek, a Fast Company Best Workplace for Innovators, and a Great Place to Work in Canada, France, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, and UK
among others. At Alnylam, we commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equal employment opportunity. We are dedicated to building an environment where employees can feel that they belong, can bring their authentic selves to work, and achieve to their full potential. By empowering employees to embrace their unique differences at work, our business grows stronger with advanced and original thinking, allowing us to bring groundbreaking medicines to patients. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ethnicity, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics prohibited by law.
Alnylam, a leading biotechnology company, is looking for a Senior Vice President, Head of Business Development to join the organization. This role is reporting to Alnylam's Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and is a hybrid role based at the company's headquarters in Cambridge, MA. The Senior Vice President, Head of Business Development at Alnylam will play a crucial role in driving the company's growth and innovation. This dynamic position involves identifying, evaluating, and executing strategic transactions, including licenses, collaborations, newco creations, spinouts, and M&A, within the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry. This role will also lead the Alliance Management team which is accountable for overseeing all strategic alliances and partnerships for the company. The Alliance Management team creates long-term value with partners, enables productive relationships based on trust, transparency & accountability, and establishes Alnylam as a respected & valued partner. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of structuring and negotiating complex deals, delivering immediate impact and leadership across a diverse portfolio of transactions. They will utilize strong financial acumen, experience with valuation and investment structures, and excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills to direct idea generation and prioritize innovative constructs. The ideal candidate will also have direct alliance management experience. Additionally, the Senior Vice President, Head of Business Development will manage and develop a high-performing Business Development and Alliance Management team, fostering a culture of continuous learning and anchored in Alnylam's Core Values. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage all aspects of the end to end business development process. Build and maintain strong relationships with external partners. Partner with the VP, Alliance Management in overseeing the company's Alliance Management function. Work closely with internal cross-functional teams. Provide opportunity recommendations and market insights. Provide concise and accurate updates to the Executive Leadership Team. Strategic thinker who possesses both a solid business acumen. Manage and mentor a team of business development and alliance management professionals. Demonstrate purposeful urgency. Communicate effectively across a matrix organization. Ability to simplify complex ideas/concepts. Work with CFO to develop and execute on the strategy. Qualifications An MBA with at least 15+ years of relevant industry experience in biotech/pharma corporate development or investment banking. Demonstrated ability to lead and execute complex and high-value transactions. Strong analytical, financial, and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills. Highly collaborative, team-oriented, and adaptable. Deep understanding of the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. Strong executive presence, leadership, and people management skills. About Alnylam: Alnylam Pharmaceuticals (Nasdaq: ALNY) has led the translation of RNA interference (RNAi) into a whole new class of innovative medicines with the potential to transform the lives of people afflicted with rare and more prevalent diseases. Based on Nobel Prize-winning science, RNAi therapeutics represent a powerful, clinically validated approach to treating diseases at their genetic source by "interfering" with mRNA that cause or contribute to disease. Since our founding in 2002, Alnylam has led the RNAi Revolution and continues to turn scientific possibility into reality. Our culture: Our people-first culture is guided by our core values: fiercely innovative, open culture, purposeful urgency, passion for excellence, and commitment to people, and these values influence how we work and the business decisions we make. Thanks to feedback from our employees over the years, we've been fortunate to be named a top employer around the world. Alnylam is extremely proud to have been recognized as the #1 Large Employer by Boston Globe Top Places to Work in 2023 for the third consecutive year, one of Science Magazine's Top Biopharma Employers, one of America's Most Responsible Companies for 2024 by Newsweek, a Fast Company Best Workplace for Innovators, and a Great Place to Work in Canada, France, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, and UK
among others. At Alnylam, we commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equal employment opportunity. We are dedicated to building an environment where employees can feel that they belong, can bring their authentic selves to work, and achieve to their full potential. By empowering employees to embrace their unique differences at work, our business grows stronger with advanced and original thinking, allowing us to bring groundbreaking medicines to patients. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ethnicity, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics prohibited by law.