Northeastern University
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals-Global Patient Safety and Risk Management Postdoctoral R
Northeastern University, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
.**About the Opportunity**# About the OpportunityNortheastern University Pharmaceutical Industry Fellowships Program is a two-year experiential program designed to advance lifelong learning and the education and training of Pharm.D. graduates. A key element of the program’s success is preparing Fellows to meet evolving workforce needs across various sectors of the pharmaceutical industry.Fellows have the opportunity to work closely with our innovative biopharmaceutical industry partners, while engaging with Northeastern University faculty in professional and career development, teaching, service, and scholarly activities.In partnership with Northeastern University, **Alnylam Pharmaceuticals** is offering a two-year **Global Patient Safety and Risk Management** fellowship, based in Cambridge, MA.# About AlnylamAlnylam 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 theirgenetic 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 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.# Responsibilities**Overview**Global Patient Safety and Risk Management (GPSRM) oversees all activities related to the detection, assessment, understanding, and prevention of adverse effects or other medicine-related safety concerns to ensure safe use of medicines and to safeguard health of patients. The fellow can expect to gain a thorough understanding of pharmacovigilance activities and actively participate in the development and maintenance of the drug safety profiles for our revolutionary RNAi platform.**Key Responsibilities:**·
Provide scientific and strategic assistance to safety product leads to support Alnylam products·
Participate in the collection, interpretation, and presentation of safety data in internal forums·
Support signal detection and management activities with lead safety physicians and PV scientists·
Engage in safety data review, analysis, and reporting of safety data to internal and external stakeholders by planning, managing, and authoring safety aggregate reports (PBRERs, DSURs)·
Participate in the development and management of Risk Management Plans# Qualifications•
Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an ACPE-accredited institution•
Eligible for pharmacist licensure in the State of Massachusetts•
Excellent oral and written communication skills•
Strong time management and leadership abilities•
Ability to work independently and take initiative on a variety of projects at both the industry site and Northeastern# Additional InformationApplicants should submit the following application materials by the priority deadline of October 31, 2025:1.
Curriculum vitae (CV), uploaded2.
Unofficial PharmD transcripts, uploaded3.
Cover letter, uploadedThree formal letters of recommendation (LORs) should be sent directly from the letter writer to PharmDFellowships@northeastern.edu by November 21, 2025. LOR writers must include the candidate’s name and the fellowship program(s) in the subject line (e.g., Smith, John – Alnylam, GSK).Address cover letter and letters of recommendation to:J. Andrew Orr-Skirvin, PharmD, BCOPClinical Professor, Department of Pharmacy & Health Systems Sciences Pharmaceutical Industry Fellowship Program Director360 Huntington Ave, 140 The Fenway R218 Boston, MA 02115**Position Type****Additional Information**Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit
for more information.All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.**Compensation Grade/Pay Type:**108S**Expected Hiring Range:**$59,425.00 - $83,935.00*With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend on several factors, which may include your education, experience, location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.*Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university and the recognized leader in experiential lifelong learning. Our approach of integrating real-world experience with education, research, and innovation empowers our students, faculty, alumni, and partners to create worldwide impact.Our global university system provides our community and academic, government, and industry partners with unique opportunities to think locally and act globally. The system—which includes 14 campuses across the U.S., U.K., and Canada, 300,000-plus alumni, and 3,000 partners worldwide—serves as a platform for scaling ideas, talent, and solutions.
The university’s residential campuses for undergraduate and graduate degrees are located in Boston, London, and Oakland, California. Our research and graduate campuses are in the Massachusetts communities of Burlington and Nahant; Arlington, Virginia; Charlotte, North Carolina; Miami; Portland, Maine; Seattle; Silicon Valley, California; Toronto; and Vancouver.Northeastern’s personalized, experiential undergraduate and graduate programs lead to degrees through the doctorate in 10 colleges and schools across our campuses. Learning emphasizes the intersection of data, technology, and human literacies, uniquely preparing graduates for careers of the future and lives of fulfillment and accomplishment.
Our research enterprise, with an R1 Carnegie classification, is solutions oriented and spans the world. Our faculty scholars and students work in teams that cross not just disciplines, but also sectors—aligned around solving today’s highly interconnected global challenges #J-18808-Ljbffr
Provide scientific and strategic assistance to safety product leads to support Alnylam products·
Participate in the collection, interpretation, and presentation of safety data in internal forums·
Support signal detection and management activities with lead safety physicians and PV scientists·
Engage in safety data review, analysis, and reporting of safety data to internal and external stakeholders by planning, managing, and authoring safety aggregate reports (PBRERs, DSURs)·
Participate in the development and management of Risk Management Plans# Qualifications•
Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an ACPE-accredited institution•
Eligible for pharmacist licensure in the State of Massachusetts•
Excellent oral and written communication skills•
Strong time management and leadership abilities•
Ability to work independently and take initiative on a variety of projects at both the industry site and Northeastern# Additional InformationApplicants should submit the following application materials by the priority deadline of October 31, 2025:1.
Curriculum vitae (CV), uploaded2.
Unofficial PharmD transcripts, uploaded3.
Cover letter, uploadedThree formal letters of recommendation (LORs) should be sent directly from the letter writer to PharmDFellowships@northeastern.edu by November 21, 2025. LOR writers must include the candidate’s name and the fellowship program(s) in the subject line (e.g., Smith, John – Alnylam, GSK).Address cover letter and letters of recommendation to:J. Andrew Orr-Skirvin, PharmD, BCOPClinical Professor, Department of Pharmacy & Health Systems Sciences Pharmaceutical Industry Fellowship Program Director360 Huntington Ave, 140 The Fenway R218 Boston, MA 02115**Position Type****Additional Information**Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit
for more information.All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.**Compensation Grade/Pay Type:**108S**Expected Hiring Range:**$59,425.00 - $83,935.00*With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend on several factors, which may include your education, experience, location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.*Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university and the recognized leader in experiential lifelong learning. Our approach of integrating real-world experience with education, research, and innovation empowers our students, faculty, alumni, and partners to create worldwide impact.Our global university system provides our community and academic, government, and industry partners with unique opportunities to think locally and act globally. The system—which includes 14 campuses across the U.S., U.K., and Canada, 300,000-plus alumni, and 3,000 partners worldwide—serves as a platform for scaling ideas, talent, and solutions.
The university’s residential campuses for undergraduate and graduate degrees are located in Boston, London, and Oakland, California. Our research and graduate campuses are in the Massachusetts communities of Burlington and Nahant; Arlington, Virginia; Charlotte, North Carolina; Miami; Portland, Maine; Seattle; Silicon Valley, California; Toronto; and Vancouver.Northeastern’s personalized, experiential undergraduate and graduate programs lead to degrees through the doctorate in 10 colleges and schools across our campuses. Learning emphasizes the intersection of data, technology, and human literacies, uniquely preparing graduates for careers of the future and lives of fulfillment and accomplishment.
Our research enterprise, with an R1 Carnegie classification, is solutions oriented and spans the world. Our faculty scholars and students work in teams that cross not just disciplines, but also sectors—aligned around solving today’s highly interconnected global challenges #J-18808-Ljbffr