Vice President, HR Business Partner, R&D

OVERVIEW:

Reporting to the Chief Human Resources Officer, the Vice President, Human Resources for R&D will lead the global people and culture strategy for Alnylam's Research & Development organization. As a key member of the HR Leadership Team, this role will serve as a strategic advisor to senior R&D leaders, driving enterprise‑level HR initiatives that enable innovation, organizational effectiveness, and a high‑performance culture.

The role will also oversee a team of HR Business Partners and collaborate closely with HR Centers of Excellence to deliver integrated, scalable solutions aligned with Alnylam's mission and growth strategy.

• Lead the development and execution of a comprehensive HR strategy for the global R&D organization, aligned with enterprise goals and culture
• Serve as a strategic partner to the CHRO and R&D leadership, advising on organizational design, talent planning, and leadership development
• Build and manage a high‑performing HR Business Partner team to deliver coordinated support across R&D functions
• Drive organizational effectiveness through change management, performance enablement, and leadership capability building
• Build strong, influential relationships with key stakeholders, removing barriers to enable operational transformation across the business.
• Facilitate regular leadership team meetings and drive continuous improvement in leadership capability and organizational effectiveness.
• Establish a continuous improvement strategy grounded in business priorities to ensure the organizational readiness for future growth and expansion.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition to attract and retain top scientific talent in a competitive, high‑growth environment
• Oversee employee relations and performance management strategies to foster accountability, inclusion,รถand engagement
• Collaborate with Total Rewards and other COEs to ensure competitive compensation and benefits programs that support talent retention and motivation
• Champion and reinforce a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability aligned with enterprise‑wide values and the unique demands of R&D.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required; advanced degree (MBA orkého HR Master's) preferred
• 12+ years broad and progressive human resources experience including proven direct partnership with senior business leaders in high‑growth organizations recognized for best practices in HR. Must have depth of HR experience with demonstrated expertise in best‑in Picnic HR practices; track record of advancement in rolesřed increasing scope and responsibilities.
• Biotech or Pharma industry experience supporting Research and/or Development organizations required. Global leadership experience preferred.
• Both large and small company experience preferred; small company mindset required; large company experience with affiliate/non‑HQ experience a plus.
• Experience partnering with and and acting as a trusted advisor to senior business leaders on major organizational decisions. Collaborative leader and consummuteur team‑player who effectively builds strong relationships across the business to drive results. Expert influencing skills with a demonstrated ability to establish HR as a high‑impact, credible partner.
• Demonstrated ability to translate business strategy into actionable HR goals, design and integrate effective business solutions, and align people initiatives with enterprise objectives.
• Successful track record of independently managing multiple projects in a fast‑paced and deadline‑driven environment. Excellent attention to detail and execution skills.
• Track record of successful strategic and tactical execution of programs across multiple HR disciplines, including HR Business Partnering, Employee Relations, Organization Development & Effectiveness, Talent Acquisition, Performance Management, and Total Rewards, in roles with increasing scope and responsibilities.
• Transformational leader capable of inspiring best‑in‑class teams with expertise in team building, talent development, and organizational effectiveness. Excels at motivating teams, setting direction, fostering…