Senior Manager, Human Resources Business Partner - R&D at Alnylam Pharmaceuticals in Cambridge, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Overview

Alnylam (Nasdaq: ALNY) is delivering on a bold vision to turn scientific possibility into reality, with a robust RNA interference (RNAi) therapeutics platform. As the pioneer in RNAi and the leading RNAi therapeutics company, we have always been uncompromisingly dedicated to translating the breakthrough science into transformational medicines to help as many people as possible. Long focused on rare and genetic diseases, our scientific advances are now allowing us to bring the power of RNAi therapeutics to more prevalent diseases and as a result, we are beginning to recognize the full potential of this new class of medicines.

Alnylam is committed to its journey to become a top 5 independent, global biopharma company. We are already admired and recognized for our dedication to patients, company culture that empowers people to do their best work, track record of scientific innovation, social responsibility, and commercial excellence.

Founded in 2002, and headquartered in Cambridge, Mass., Alnylam has over 1,650 employees at work across the globe. We are seeking smart, passionate, "change the world" kind of people who are ready to say, "challenge accepted" to our mission. Thanks to the commitment of every employee globally, Alnylam is proud to have been recognized as one of Fast Company's 2021 Best Workplaces for Innovators, a Science Magazine Top Employer three years in a row (2019-2021), a Boston Globe Top Places to Work seven years in a row (2015-2021), a Great Place to Work in Asia, Japan, Brazil, the U.K., Germany, Spain, Netherlands, Italy, France and Switzerland, Seramount's 100 Best Companies (formerly Working Mother 100 Best Companies) and Best Companies for Dads, Bloomberg's Gender Equality Index two years in a row (2021-2022), among others. At Alnylam, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment, culture, and workforce, and we support several Employee Resource Networks.

We are looking for a dynamic, business focused HR talent who brings to the role a love of life sciences, a curiosity which enables talent solutions and a strong consulting style in service of coaching and supporting leaders as they grow their organizations. This individual would be responsible for HR support, leader coaching, team building and being a steward of the culture within the assigned client groups.

The successful applicant will also demonstrate strong project management and have a proven track record of partnering with client groups. This role will report to the Sr. Director, Human Resources, for R&D.

While strong HR experience is important we are interested in an individual with a strong passion for the biotech industry, a proactive solutions style approach and executive maturity that will ensure credibility as an HR business partner and project leader.

Summary of Key Responsibilities

This individual will act as the primary HR Partner for several expertise areas of our R&D organization - collaborating closely with a leadership team on a range of critical business and organizational issues. As the business partner, you must demonstrate a strong business acumen as well as functional knowledge of all aspects of human resource management, including by not limited to:

• Attract:
  
  
  • Support business hiring needs with headcount & investment planning, candidate assessment and selection, and onboarding of rapidly growing teams
• Retain & Develop:
  
  
  • Talent Management - conduct talent reviews, support employee development planning, lead calibration (rating and promotion) processes, etc.
  • Org design - partner with leadership to build the organization that will scale for future growth aligned with core values
  • Coach scientific and business leaders, including multiple VP level and C-level executives
  • Partner closely with various HR functions such as Talent Acquisition, Compensation, Employee Relations, Operations, Talent Development, Immigration, etc.
  • Support retention and internal transfer goals by building relationships, understanding individuals' skills and aspirations, and help create opportunities where appropriate
  • Help teams understand culture survey feedback and support initiatives to strengthen team cultures
  • Regularly evaluate scientific career ladder based on evolving market data and internal needs

This role will also support R&D more broadly by providing support such as:

• Collating materials from other areas of R&D and Medical Affairs HRBPs in preparation for R&D Leadership meetings such as Talent Reviews, Calibrations, IP planning, etc.
• Support R&D groups with the culture survey by running various reports and preparing summaries of the results
• Provide back up for R&D exit interviews as needed
• Conduct 360 assessments for leaders across different parts of R&D
• Update monthly people dashboard/summarize key metrics across all areas of R&D
• Support other broad R&D projects and initiatives as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required
• 7 years' HR or external consulting experience preferred
• Successful track record of partnering with client groups
• Dynamic and creative HR leader who can coach senior leaders, advise on organization design, and create robust talent planning strategy
• Ability to design and execute project plans, identifying interdependencies and incorporating related communication/change management plans
• Experience in influencing without authority and stakeholder management
• Strong points of view on how to scale culture including best practices in team dynamics, working in a matrix design, and ensuring organizational values are realized
• Strong partner to Talent Acquisition and other HR specialty areas to drive creative HR programs and solutions
• Excellent execution skills and the ability to translate HR strategy into actionable initiatives
• Strong consultation skills and the ability to influence at all levels is essential
• Experience in dynamic, high growth environments
• Ability to work as part of collaborative HR team
• Strong attention to detail
• If employed in the U.S., being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is required.

If employed in the U.S., being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is required

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals is an EEO employer committed to an exciting, diverse, and enriching work environment.