At Alnylam, we’re not just developing therapies - we’re redefining what’s possible in medicine. As pioneers of RNA interference (RNAi) therapeutics, we’ve opened the door to a revolutionary class of medicines that silence the genes behind serious diseases. Now, we’re recruiting for a Director, Global Compensation and International Benefits who shares our passion for innovation and excellence. You’ll join our Total Rewards and HR Technology team and will have the opportunity to make a significant impact in a fast-growing business where innovation, excellence, and purpose converge.

If you’re inspired by purpose, driven by discovery and ready to shape the future of medicine, this is your moment - and Alnylam is your place!

Reporting to the Senior Director, Global Compensation, this role will participate in the design, development, administration, and communications of compensation and employee benefit plans, programs and arrangements, with a primary focus on benefit plans sponsored or maintained outside of the United States.

Our preference is for our successful candidate to work aligned with our hybrid model which is 2 days per week in our Maidenhead, UK office. This role has one direct report, who is based in our Maidenhead, UK office.

What You’ll Do…

This is an exciting time to join Alnylam as we scale the organization to deliver on our mission of transforming the lives of patients through innovative RNAi therapeutics. You will work with the Total Rewards team to evolve our total rewards to support our mission through our ability to attract, retain and engage a high-performing and dedicated workforce. Your contributions will elevate our ability to deliver best in class rewards and consultation to the business.

Key Responsibilities:

Design, recommend and execute innovative compensation and benefit programs by evaluating market practice, trends, regulatory requirements, analyzing costs, and ensuring Alnylam’s competitive advantage for its total reward offerings
Provide strategic consultative thought leadership to the business and HR Business Partners with respect to all total rewards matters including, but not limited to, salary management, total rewards philosophy, programs, policies, job architecture, and creative support of strategic objectives
Proactively engage with key stakeholders across the company to build strong relationships and to provide thought leadership and advisement on compensation/total rewards strategies and competitive trends
Support the enhancement and evolution of a total rewards strategy based on the Company’s current lifecycle stage and highlight and educate employees on total reward programs across global locations

About you…

We are seeking a seasoned and strategic Total Rewards professional who brings a global perspective, strong leadership acumen, and a proven ability to assess, improve, and implement benefits programs across diverse regions. With deep expertise in compensation and benefits, this individual is adept at navigating complex international landscapes, influencing stakeholders at all levels, and delivering impactful, employee-centric solutions that align with business objectives.

Essential Qualifications, Skills & Experience

Proven expertise in total rewards strategy, operations, and plan design, including pensions, wellness, leave of absence, and allowances
Strong understanding of global compensation practices and employee benefit plan design across Europe and Asia
Skilled relationship builder with the ability to influence, advise, and challenge stakeholders at all levels
Deep knowledge of cultural nuances, statutory regulations, and regional market trends impacting benefit programs globally
Demonstrated success in managing and implementing international total rewards projects, including benchmarking and compliance initiatives

Are you ready to be part of what’s next? Join us and help bring groundbreaking RNAi therapies to patients around the world.

Next Steps

This vacancy will be advertised from Friday, 16^th May with a scheduled closing date of Friday, 6^th June – we welcome your application as soon as possible.

Additional Resources

Working at Alnylam: https://www.alnylam.com/careers/working-at-alnylam

Who We Are: https://www.alnylam.com/careers/who-we-are

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 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.

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