Sr. manager, medical science liaison

Our client is Alnylam Pharmaceuticals (Nasdaq: ALNY), a leading biopharmaceutical company that has pioneered the translation of RNA interference (RNAi) into a new class of innovative medicines, with the potential to transform the lives of patients affected by rare and more prevalent diseases.

Founded in 2002 and built on Nobel Prize-winning science, Alnylam has led the RNAi Revolution by developing clinically validated therapies that target diseases at their genetic source, interfering with the mRNA that causes or contributes to disease.

Alnylam is guided by a strong people-first culture and by core values that shape the way the company works and makes business decisions: fierce innovation, openness, purposeful urgency, passion for excellence, and commitment to people.

Over the years, Alnylam has been recognized as a top employer globally, including as 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 the UK, among others.

On its behalf, we are looking for a

Sr. Manager, Medical Science Liaison - LOMBARDIA EST / TRIVENETO

The Senior Manager, Medical Science Liaison is responsible for executing field medical activities that support the Medical Affairs strategy for marketed products and/or development compounds.

The role applies strong clinical knowledge and field expertise to gather insights from the external healthcare environment and communicate these internally to support decision-making. The Senior Manager, Medical Science Liaison builds and maintains relationships with key external stakeholders and contributes to the identification of scientific and clinical trends within the therapeutic area. Working under the guidance of the Medical Affairs Lead and/or Medical Affairs Manager, the role supports the delivery of medical plans, contributes to the identification of data gaps, and helps ensure stakeholder information needs are met through appropriate scientific exchange. The successful candidate will demonstrate solid scientific expertise, effective stakeholder engagement skills, and a good understanding of the disease area and product landscape.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain professional relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs) within assigned therapeutic areas
• Identify potential investigator-initiated study (IIS) opportunities and support interactions with investigators as appropriate
• Gather and communicate field insights, including emerging clinical and scientific trends
• Support the development and execution of advisory boards, symposia and publication activities
• Contribute to the development and implementation of local Medical Affairs plans under guidance (e.g. Medical Activity Plans)
• Support review of promotional and non-promotional materials (e.g. MRCP) in collaboration with the Medical team
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional colleagues, including Medical and Commercial teams, to support aligned execution of plans
• Provide accurate, balanced and timely scientific information in response to external and internal requests
• Support scientific presence at conferences and external meetings
• Escalate and respond to medical enquiries in line with company processes
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the therapeutic area, product data and competitor landscape
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legal, regulatory and company policies

Qualifications

• Degree in medical, clinical or life sciences (PhD, MD or equivalent preferred)
• Relevant experience in the healthcare industry; prior MSL or similar field medical experience preferred
• Understanding of clinical research and working knowledge of GCP is beneficial
• Experience reviewing and interpreting scientific literature
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Ability to manage territory and prioritise workload effectively
• Willingness to travel (approximately 50–60%)

Italy Pay Range

• €75,600 to €102,200 gross per annum
• The pay range 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), an annual long-term incentive award (e.g. equity) and competitive benefits.

Alnylam is committed to an inclusive recruitment process and to equal employment opportunity. The company is dedicated to building a work environment where employees feel they belong, can bring their authentic selves to work, and are empowered to reach their full potential. xrdztoy

By encouraging employees to embrace their unique differences, Alnylam fosters advanced and original thinking, strengthening the business and supporting its mission to bring groundbreaking medicines to patients.