Director, Financial Planning & Analysis, Business Development

Overview

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals is seeking a Director of Business Development FP&A to serve as a senior, finance-focused partner within the Business Development Finance organization. This role is intended for a highly analytical, enterprise‑minded finance professional who leads through rigorous analysis and sound financial judgment, supports external growth and enterprise initiatives, and provides disciplined decision support across a large, global biotech organization. The role includes oversight and development of one direct report and is best suited for candidates seeking continued growth within Finance.

Business Development Support & Evaluations

• Lead and execute financial evaluations in support of the Business Development organization, including valuation modeling, scenario and sensitivity analyses, and comparable transaction benchmarking.
• Deliver hands‑on financial analyses for potential and existing alliances and partnerships to support strategic reviews, business cases, and long‑range planning.
• Oversee, review, and coach one direct report, ensuring high‑quality financial models, sound assumptions, and consistent analytical standards.
• Serve on deal teams, providing valuation, diligence, and analytical support throughout the transaction lifecycle while maintaining independent financial judgment.
• Review term sheets and contracts, advising on financial aspects and key provisions, and coordinate input from Accounting, Tax, Treasury, and other finance functions to ensure a comprehensive and consistent financial perspective.

• Partner with senior leaders across R&D, Technical Operations, and Commercial to translate complex business questions into financial frameworks and decision‑ready analyses.
• Lead and execute finance‑led strategic analyses for the Executive Leadership Team (ELT), delivering clear, data‑driven insights to support enterprise strategic and operational decisions.
• Synthesize analyses into actionable, finance‑grounded recommendations that inform strategic planning, capital allocation, and operational improvement initiatives.

• Directly manage and develop one finance professional, providing coaching, technical guidance, and performance feedback.
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of tools, templates, and best practices that elevate analytical rigor and consistency across the Finance organization.

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or other quantitative focused degrees (e.g., Statistics, Economics, Mathematics) required. MBA, CFA, or equivalent strongly preferred.
• A minimum of 10+ years of progressive experience in Finance within biotech, pharma, or life sciences.
• Strong business acumen with deep FP&A experience supporting business development functions required.
• Strong understanding of financial models, valuations, and business proposals.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high‑quality work under tight timelines.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and communicate effectively with senior stakeholders in a matrixed environment.
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex financial information and assumptions into effective presentations.

• Advanced financial modeling and valuation skills – ability to build and interpret discounted cash flow (DCF), NPV, IRR, and scenario‑based models for BD and strategic decisions.
• Strong intellectual curiosity and initiative – proactively identifying opportunities for optimization or insight generation.
• Strong collaboration skills, with an ability to inspire and motivate teams.
• Excellent analytical, strategic planning, and problem‑solving skills.
• Thrives in a fast‑paced, matrixed environment where priorities shift and collaboration is key.
• Attention to detail and high standards of analytical accuracy under tight timelines.
• Ability to influence and build relationships at all levels of the organization.

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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,…