Executive Assistant

Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Executive Assistant to provide consistent, high-level administrative support to the Business Development (BD) organization. Reporting to SVP & Head of Business Development, this role requires a proactive, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can balance multiple priorities with discretion and efficiency.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional proficiency in Microsoft Office, strong project management capabilities, and outstanding communication skills. Success in this role will be defined by the ability to manage complex schedules, navigate competing demands, maintain confidentiality, and support both individual and team objectives with a collaborative and solutions-oriented mindset.

This position ishybridand will be located inCambridge, MA.

Responsibilities:

• Manage complex and dynamic calendars for senior executives, including scheduling internal and external meetings, resolving conflicts, and partnering effectively with other administrative professionals.
• Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements, including flights, lodging, transportation, and meeting logistics with internal and external stakeholders.
• Serve as a communication liaison, managing and prioritizing incoming emails and requests; organize conference calls, Zoom meetings, agendas, and presentation materials.
• Assist in team building and morale building exercises for the organization, ensuring the team is collaborating effectively.
• Handle sensitive and confidential information with the utmost discretion and professionalism.
• Provide additional support as needed for broader BD department including travel, scheduling ad-hoc meetings and coordinating guests.
• Act as a collaborative member of the Executive Assistant team, participating in team meetings and initiatives, and supporting cross-coverage and shared responsibilities.

Qualifications:

• College Degree preferred with a minimum of 5 years related experience required.
• Experience within the life sciences industry or in a business development function is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated excellence in verbal and written communication, with meticulous attention to detail, grammar, and accuracy.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills.
• Proven ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative, team-oriented mindset.
• High integrity and discretion as well as sound judgment in managing sensitive and confidential information.
• Comfortable navigating shifting priorities and tight deadlines in a rapidly evolving environment.
• Resourceful, solutions-focused, and committed to excellence in execution in a fast-paced organization.

U.S. Pay Range

$92,000.00 - $124,400.00

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) 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

AboutAlnylam

We are the leader in RNAi therapeutics- a revolutionaryapproach 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 possibleand 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, wherean authentic, inclusive culture and breakthrough thinkingfuel 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.