Intern, Public Policy & Government Relations

The intern will support Alnylam's Public Policy and Government Relations team through a variety of research, writing, and content development tasks. Examples include:

• Perform research related to Medicare and Medicaid, and other topics related to healthcare such as drug pricing policy, health insurance, Affordable Care Act, Food & Drug Administration, taxes impacting pharmaceutical manufacturers, federal budget, etc., by reviewing laws, regulation, and third-party analyses written by health policy think tanks, non-profit organizations, and academic institutions.
• Monitor and evaluate federal and state-level policy actions and support the team to prepare PowerPoint slides and other briefing documents to educate internal audiences on impact to Alnylam.
• Support assessment of federal and state policy and regulatory landscape to ensure that Alnylam is aware and in front of emerging policy issues to enable the company to take advantage of opportunities and mitigate possible threats.
• Support PPGR team in preparing basic PowerPoint slides on Medicare, Medicaid, and other relevant healthcare topics with relevance to Alnylam as needed.
• Support PPGR team with basic Excel analysis on a range of relevant topics (e.g., analysis of Congressional interactions) as needed.
• Partner with PPGR team to assemble internal dashboard as needed to communicate key activities to internal stakeholders.

Learning Outcomes

1. Strengthen understanding of Medicare and Medicaid policies

2. Develop and enhance research, analysis, and communication skills to connect public policy and business impact

3. Learn the real-world healthcare policymaking process, players, and business implications for a leading biotechnology company

Qualifications

• Interest in healthcare policy and biotechnology
• Ability to research a wide range of healthcare topics in a timely fashion and prepare concise summaries of key findings.
• Strong PowerPoint and research skills; Excel skills a plus.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple issues and tasks and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong writing and ability to simplify complex topics in writing.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple issues and tasks and meet tight deadlines.
• Meticulous attention to detail and commitment to high quality and timely work product.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Interest in public health programs, as well as governmental processes.
• Knowledge of general federal and state government activities and the policymaking process.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S.
• At least 18 years of age prior to scheduled start date

About Alnylam:Alnylam Pharmaceuticals (Nasdaq: ALNY) has led the translation of RNA interference (RNAi) into a whole new class of innovative medicines with the potential to transform the lives of people afflicted with rare and more prevalent diseases. Based on Nobel Prize-winning science, RNAi therapeutics represent a powerful, clinically validated approach to treating diseases at their genetic source by "interfering" with mRNA that cause or contribute to disease. Since our founding in 2002, Alnylam has led the RNAi Revolution and continues to turn scientific possibility into reality.

Our culture:Our people-first culture is guided by our core values: fiercely innovative, open culture, purposeful urgency, passion for excellence, and commitment to people, and these values influence how we work and the business decisions we make. Thanks to feedback from our employees over the years, we've been fortunate to be named a top employer around the world. Alnylam is extremely proud to have been recognized as the #1 Large Employer by Boston Globe Top Places to Work in 2023 for the third consecutive year, one of Science Magazine's Top Biopharma Employers, one of America's Most Responsible Companies for 2024 by Newsweek, a Fast Company Best Workplace for Innovators, and a Great Place to Work in Canada, France, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, and UK - among others.

At Alnylam, we commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equal employment opportunity. We are dedicated to building an environment where employees can feel that they belong, can bring their authentic selves to work, and achieve to their full potential. By empowering employees to embrace their unique differences at work, our business grows stronger with advanced and original thinking, allowing us to bring groundbreaking medicines to patients. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ethnicity, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics prohibited by law.