Monica A. Alvarez

Monica A. Alvarez, MSc., is an accomplished procurement and strategic sourcing professional with extensive experience in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. Currently serving as the Associate Director of Strategic Sourcing for Research and Development at Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Monica has been instrumental in managing a budget of approximately $200M and developing strategies for Early Discovery Research and Early Development since October 2020. Previous roles include Global Procurement Lead at Bristol-Myers Squibb, Manager of Procurement at Kaleido Biosciences, Senior Procurement Manager/Principal Research Associate at FORMA Therapeutics, and Scientific Associate II at Novartis. Monica began her career as a Quality Control Analyst at Johnson & Johnson. Academic credentials include a Bachelor’s Degree in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from Purdue University, a Master's degree in Biochemistry from Virginia Tech, and a Bachelor of Applied Science in Biochemistry from Purdue University.