Overview

We are seeking a Senior Internal Auditor to be a key contributing member of the Internal Audit function for one of Cambridge’s most innovative, publicly traded biotech companies. Reporting to the Internal Audit Senior Manager, the ideal candidate will have a solid background in audit, strong communications skills, the ability to collaborate with team members and stakeholders, and an enthusiastic drive to enhance risk management and internal control through thoughtful and robust assurance activities. This is an excellent opportunity to expand your skills and experience as a member of a dynamic team at a company with a great culture and a deep appreciation of the value of an effective Internal Audit function.

This position is hybrid onsite and remote working and will be primarily located at Alnylam’s Cambridge, MA office.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the execution of financial, compliance, and operational internal audits, both domestic and abroad to assess Alnylam’s risk management and internal control environment.
• Under the direction of the auditor in charge, perform audit procedures, including planning, scoping, and fieldwork execution in line with quality standards and timelines.
• Assist with certain aspects of Alnylam’s SOX program, coordinating with our co-sourced partner who is responsible for SOX controls testing.
• Apply a systematic and risk-focused approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness and efficiency of processes, internal controls, risk management and governance processes.
• Leverage analytics and data-driven audit techniques in the execution of audit activities.
• Prepare insightful written audit observations and work collaboratively with other expertise areas and the business to align audit findings and management action plans.
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders across the organization while promoting ethical awareness.
• Maintain the highest standards of professionalism and independence in the execution of responsibilities.
• Support the operation and evolution of the Internal Audit function to keep pace with Alnylam’s growth and priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field
• CPA, CIA, or equivalent professional certification is required
• A minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience in audit and controls functions
• Experience with auditing and advising on governance, risk and controls including a strong understanding of audit principles and methodology
• Experience with SAP ERP, audit software, AI, and data visualization or analytic technology preferred
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to coordinate and manage multiple priorities
• Willing to travel up to 15%, domestic and international

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.