Internship, Privacy and Ethics & Compliance – Based in Madrid, ES

Overview

Alnylam (Nasdaq: ALNY) is delivering on a bold vision to turn scientific possibility into reality, with a robust RNA interference (RNAi) therapeutics platform. As the pioneer in RNAi and the leading RNAi therapeutics company, we have always been uncompromisingly dedicated to translating the breakthrough science into transformational medicines to help as many people as possible. Long focused on rare and genetic diseases, our scientific advances are now allowing us to bring the power of RNAi therapeutics to more prevalent diseases and as a result, we are beginning to recognize the full potential of this new class of medicines.

Alnylam is committed to its journey to become a top 5 independent, global biopharma company. We are already admired and recognized for our dedication to patients, company culture that empowers people to do their best work, track record of scientific innovation, social responsibility, and commercial excellence.

Founded in 2002, and headquartered in Cambridge, Mass., Alnylam has over 1,650 employees at work across the globe. We are seeking smart, passionate, “change the world” kind of people who are ready to say, “challenge accepted” to our mission. Thanks to the commitment of every employee globally, Alnylam is proud to have been recognized as one of Fast Company’s 2021 Best Workplaces for Innovators, a Science Magazine Top Employer three years in a row (2019-2021), a Boston Globe Top Places to Work seven years in a row (2015-2021), a Great Place to Work in Asia, Brazil, the U.K., and Switzerland, Searmount’s 100 Best Companies and Best Companies for Dads, Bloomberg’s Gender Equality Index, among others.

This position will assist the The Data Privacy team to implement aspects of the ethics and compliance and data privacy programs. This role will report directly to the Senior Manager of Privacy, and support the EU Data Protection Officer. There is an opportunity in this role to work with key stakeholders across the business, and tailor the experience to the internrs individual interests.

Summary of Key Responsibilities

The responsibilities of this internship include, but are not limited to:

• Supporting the management of data subject requests, privacy impact assessments, data protection impact assessments and incident responses
• Supporting the implementation of a global cookie compliance solution
• Assist in relevant Privacy projects
• Establishing working relationships with applicable expertise areas and support training initiatives
• Acquiring in-depth understanding of data privacy requirements across various region and country’s requirements in order to progressively mature into a subject matter expert on data privacy

Qualifications

• No previous data privacy experience is required, however Privacy Law coursework is preferred
• Effective organizational, analytical, confidentiality, multi-tasking, and time management skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-starter

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals is an EEO employer committed to an exciting, diverse, and enriching work environment.