Alkermes, Inc. Hiring For Associate Director, R&D Integration and Program Management at Waltham, MA  Full Time

Associate Director, R&D Integration and Program Management

Alkermes Overview

Alkermes, Inc. is the U.S. operating company of Alkermes plc, a fully integrated, global biopharmaceutical company that applies its scientific expertise and proprietary technologies to research, develop and commercialize, both with partners and on its own, pharmaceutical products that are designed to address unmet medical needs of patients in major therapeutic areas. Alkermes has a diversified portfolio of marketed products focused on central nervous system disorders such as addiction and schizophrenia and a pipeline of product candidates in the fields of neuroscience and oncology. Headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, Alkermes has a research and development (“R&D”) center in Waltham, Massachusetts; an R&D and manufacturing facility in Athlone, Ireland; and a manufacturing facility in Wilmington, Ohio.

The following position is for Alkermes, Inc.

Position Summary:

Alkermes is seeking an experienced Program Manager to support the Psychiatry Franchise product team which is responsible for two of our commercial products, ARISTADA and LYBALVI. This person will work closely with members across our organization including development, medical affairs, regulatory affairs, commercial, operations, government affairs, patient engagement and corporate communications, as well as the senior management team to orchestrate development and execution of program strategic and operational plans to meet key corporate goals.

Key Responsibilities:

Areas of responsibility will include:

• Facilitates development and execution of integrated product development and strategic plans, including:
  • Identification of critical program goals, strategic imperatives and activities
  • Identification of cross-functional linkages/potential gaps, supporting team with optimization of plans and execution
  • Facilitation of cross-functional decision making, issue resolution, and communication
  • Proactive management and/or oversight of project execution and risk management plans, including identification and implementation of mitigation and/or contingency plans
• Provides leadership and overall program management support to the product team and key sub-teams across commercial, medical affairs and development
  • Ensures clear and open communication and fostering proactive cross-functional integration across all areas and sites
  • Develops and maintains program budgets, timelines, and communication tools/documents used by the team and senior management
• Supports identification and implementation of program management approach and process enhancements to support the evolving needs of our teams and the broader organization

We’re looking for an individual who values the team dynamic, is organizationally savvy, excels in a matrixed-management/leadership environment, and enjoys working on the details without losing sight of the larger organizational goals.

Basic Requirements:

• BS/MS in a scientific or engineering discipline, with 8+ years of relevant pharmaceutical product development experience

Preferred Requirements:

• Prior experience supporting products in late-stage development and/or post approval lifecycle management
• Prior experience managing cross-functional teams for commercial &/or late-stage development projects or programs with timeline management, meeting management, risk management and budgetary responsibility
• Expert knowledge of MS Project, MS Excel; knowledge of Planview would be beneficial
• Exceptional verbal/written communication, time/resource management, attention to detail, interpersonal and organization skills

Alkermes, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant because of race, creed, color, age, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression and identity, disability, genetic information, veteran status, military status, application for military service or any other class protected by state or federal law. Alkermes also complies with all work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Alkermes is an E-Verify employer.

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