Director, Corporate Social Responsibility

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals • Cambridge, MA

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Director of Corporate Responsibility will lead key components of Alnylam’s corporate responsibility strategy, including philanthropic initiatives, employee engagement, and community partnerships. This role blends strategy, execution, and relationship‑building to deliver meaningful outcomes for communities, employees, and the business. Reporting to the Head of Corporate Responsibility and DEI, the Director will provide both strategic guidance and hands‑on program leadership while delivering measurable social and business outcomes. This role manages one direct report and frequently represents Alnylam at nonprofit, industry, and community events across the Boston area.
This is a hybrid position based at Alnylam’s corporate headquarters in Cambridge, MA.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in corporate responsibility, or related fields.
• Proven ability to design and execute corporate responsibility strategies that drive measurable results.
• Experience managing nonprofit partnerships, grantmaking, and employee engagement programs.
• Strong program and project management skills with the ability to balance multiple priorities.
• Exceptional communicator with experience developing impact stories and executive materials.
• Experience managing budgets and vendors.
• Executive presence with senior leaders and external audiences.

Nice To Haves

• Industry experience and exposure to ESG strategy/reporting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive implementation of philanthropic programs, including signature giving initiatives and global volunteer efforts.
• Manage nonprofit partnerships, grants, budgets, and vendors to ensure effective program delivery.
• Represent Alnylam at community, nonprofit, and industry events to strengthen relationships and elevate visibility.
• Lead employee engagement initiatives including giving campaigns, matching gifts, and skills‑based volunteering.
• Collaborate with employee resource networks and cross‑functional teams on community engagement.
• Partner with Communications to translate impact into compelling stories, materials, and executive‑ready content.
• Contribute to corporate responsibility and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) reporting.
• Manage, coach, and develop corporate responsibility team member.

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision coverage
• life and disability insurance
• a lifestyle reimbursement program
• flexible spending and health savings accounts
• a 401(k)with a generous company match
• paid time off
• wellness days
• holidays
• two company-wide recharge breaks
• generous family resources and leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed