Director, Research AI

United States💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-02 → 2026-09-05

Core

Lead the expansion of AI capabilities to design and deploy next-generation agentic workflows integrating directly into scientific research and the discovery of novel siRNA therapeutics.

Role type

Director, Research AI (Strategy & Hands-on IC)

Builds

Multi-agent systems for target discovery, ligand discovery, competitive intelligence, experimental design, and data analysis.

Domain

Biopharmaceuticals / Computational Biology / AI Engineering

Deliverable

production ML models | product features

Required skills

AI engineering, multi-agent system architecture, computational biology, scientific workflow integration, strategy execution, team leadership

Preferred skills

Experience with human genetics datasets, siRNA therapeutics, agentic workflows

Technologies

Multi-agent frameworks, coding agents, research agents, evaluation frameworks

Responsibilities

Partner with Research teams to embed AI-driven solutions into day-to-day scientific workflows; Architect and deploy multi-agent systems automating core research activities; Define and execute the AI roadmap for Research aligned to broader Data & AI strategy.

Sourced via eightfold · Listed on CareerPlan, which tracks 70,000+ jobs from 20+ sources.

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 breakth