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Director, Antibody Conjugation Process Development

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals
Cambridge, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/15/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/20/2026
Overview

The Director, Process Sciences will be responsible for process development, optimization, scale-up and process characterization of antibody oligonucleotide conjugates for platform delivery of oligonucleotide APIs. The candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams and contract manufacturing organizations (CDMOs) on process development, process transfer, and oversight of manufacturing processes.

This position is onsite and will be located at our Kendall Square offices in Cambridge, MA.

Responsibilities

  • Lead process development, optimization, scale-up, and process characterization of antibody conjugates for platform delivery of oligonucleotide APIs.
  • Contribute to the development of long-term strategy for platform delivery programs and provide recommendations to the leadership team.
  • Oversee downstream process development and contract manufacturing of antibody oligonucleotide conjugates.
  • Author and review technical documentation supporting API manufacture and process characterization activities.
  • Accountable for the preparation of the Quality section for regulatory filings and interaction with regulatory authorities.
  • Contribute to strategic technical discussions and present progress at internal and external meetings.
  • Represent Process Development on cross-functional teams including internal cross-functional program teams and externally with contract manufacturing and/or corporate partners.
  • Effectively integrate Process Development activities with other CMC functions in Drug Substance Development & Manufacturing, Analytical Development, Quality Assurance, and Regulatory Affairs.
  • Periodic travel to manufacturing and other partner sites is required.

Qualifications

  • Ph.D. in chemistry, chemical engineering, or biochemical engineering with at least 10 years of process research and development experience in the manufacture of antibody drug conjugates.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in the design, development, and scale-up of processes for manufacture of antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs).
  • Extensive experience in downstream process development, conjugation, purification, and characterization of ADCs including mAbs.
  • Hands-on experience with process development and analytical methods for process and product characterization.
  • Demonstrated experience and understanding of analytical methods and techniques as well as upstream process development is a plus.
  • Experience in process transfer and management of contract manufacturing at CDMOs.
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills.
  • Demonstrated strong operational execution and problem-solving skills.
  • Desire to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

U.S. Pay Range

$197,100.00 - $266,700.00

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

About Alnylam

We are the leader in RNAi therapeutics – a revolutionary approach 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 possible and 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, where an authentic, inclusive culture and breakthrough thinking fuel 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.

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