Sr Mgr, Medical Science Liaison, Community - River Valley (MI, OH, KY, TN)

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals•,

17d•$162,800 - $220,200•Remote

About The Position

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is a field-based scientific expert who serves as a strategic bridge between Alnylam and the external medical community, with a particular focus on community-based care settings. The MSL builds and sustains peer-to-peer relationships with emerging opinion leaders (EOLs), healthcare professionals (HCPs), and community, regional and local health systems to advance evidence-based scientific exchange, gather critical field insights, and drive optimal patient outcomes. Success in this role requires tenacity and persistence to navigate complex community dynamics, sustain engagement over time, and advance meaningful outcomes for patients and providers.

Requirements

PharmD, PhD, MD, or DO in a relevant life science discipline, pharmaceutical industry fellowship preferred
1-3 years’ prior MSL experience within the pharma/biotech industry
Scientific acumen with ability to critically evaluate and communicate complex clinical data.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills; ability to engage credibly in peer-to-peer scientific dialogue.
Proficiency with CRM systems and digital engagement platforms.
Ability to travel up to 60–70% within assigned territory; must reside within territory.
Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

Identify, engage, and cultivate long-term relationships with EOLs, thought leaders, and HCPs across community and health system settings within a defined territory.
Deliver accurate, balanced, and scientifically rigorous information on Alnylam's therapies and therapeutic areas through peer-to-peer scientific exchange.
Engage HCPs in community practice settings in evidence-based scientific dialogue, drawing on relevant clinical and outcomes data to support awareness of diagnostic and treatment considerations across the disease area.
Support medical education initiatives, advisory boards, speaker programs, and clinical research activities, including those that address the needs of community-based providers and care teams.
Gather, synthesize, and communicate medical and scientific insights from the field to internal stakeholders (e.g., Medical Affairs, Commercial, Market Access, Strategic Account Management).
Respond to unsolicited medical information requests from HCPs in a compliant and timely manner (within 2 business days).
Collaborate cross-functionally with Medical Affairs, Commercial, Market Access, and Strategic Account Management teams to align on scientific strategy and messaging.
Represent Alnylam at national, regional and local medical conferences, symposia, and scientific meetings.
Maintain current knowledge of relevant disease areas, clinical data, competitive landscape, and evolving evidence.
Ensure all activities comply with applicable regulations, company policies, and PhRMA guidelines.
Apply business acumen to understand territory dynamics and prioritize engagements that drive scientific and organizational impact.
With guidance, builds foundational skills in strategic thinking, scientific expertise, engagement excellence, integrity-driven conduct, and cross-functional collaboration - developing the independence and confidence to execute field medical responsibilities with increasing consistency.