Alkermes

Director, Clinical Program Management

Alkermes$220K — $235K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in life sciences or healthcare-related field; Master's Degree preferred.
  • Minimum of 10 years of clinical development experience in a pharmaceutical/biotech or CRO setting.
  • Proven track record of leading global, complex clinical programs across multiple phases, particularly in Phase 4/LCM programs.
  • Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence and align cross-functional teams.
  • Excellent strategic thinking, organizational, and execution skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
  • Strong knowledge of GCP/ICH Guidelines and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Plan, oversee, and execute assigned clinical programs, managing timelines, budgets, and key deliverables.
  • Participate on Clinical Teams as the operational representative, collaborating with various functions to execute the integrated clinical development plan.
  • Manage project budget/resource planning, re-forecasting, and variance tracking.
  • Establish and monitor program performance metrics, using data to improve execution and inform decisions.
  • Provide strategic input and oversight in the development of clinical plans and related documents.
  • Work with outsourcing, legal, and finance to select CROs, negotiating contracts and budgets.
  • Manage relationships with CROs and vendors, ensuring high-quality, timely outcomes.

Benefits

  • Flexible hybrid work environment with 60% time in the office and 40% remote.
  • Support for employee development and performance management.
  • Participation in an annual performance pay bonus program.
  • Access to a competitive benefits package tailored to employee needs.
  • Opportunity to work on global clinical programs in a company driven by patient-centric values.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Provide strategic and operational leadership for the planning, management, oversight, and execution of clinical programs in support of Alkermes' R&D portfolio. This role is accountable for advancing programs across the development lifecycle, including lifecycle management (LCM) initiatives and supplemental NDA (sNDA) submissions, with a focus on high-quality, patient-centric execution.

Responsibilities
• Responsible for planning, oversight and execution of assigned clinical programs: responsible for timelines, budget, and key deliverables as well as contributing to overall clinical strategy.
• Participates on Clinical Teams as operational representative, partnering closely with Clinical Science, Biostatistics, Regulatory, Medical Affairs, Translational Medicine, and other functions to shape and execute integrated clinical development plan
• Responsible for project budget/resource planning, re-forecasting, milestone, payment and variance tracking with Clinical Outsourcing & Finance, and Project Management.
• Establish and monitor program performance metrics, leveraging data and insights to continuously improve execution and inform leadership decision-making.
• Provides strategic input and oversight in development of clinical plans, protocols, SAPs, consent form development, and other program/study related documents.
• Works with clinical outsourcing, legal, and finance in the selection of CROs and vendors, and participates in contract and budget negotiations.
• Manages relationships and establishes strong partnerships with CROs, vendors, investigators and other external partners to ensure delivery of high-quality, timely outcomes.
• Partner with the Study Start-Up team on clinical start-up activities including feasibility, country selection/recommendation, budget & timeline planning, supply chain, and regulatory preparation.
• Provides oversight for project-related data integration/technology activities including IVRS, ePRO, central lab, etc along with data management department.
• Provides oversight and support to direct reports fostering talent development, performance management, and a culture aligned with Alkermes leadership expectations and values.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in life sciences or healthcare-related field; Master's Degree preferred.
  • Minimum of 10 years of clinical development experience in a pharmaceutical/biotech or CRO setting.
  • Proven track record of leading global, complex clinical programs across multiple phases, with deep experience in Phase 4/LCM programs
  • Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence and drive alignment across cross-functional teams.
  • Excellent strategic thinking, organizational, and execution skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
  • Strong knowledge and understanding of GCP/ICH Guidelines and regulatory requirements.


PhysicalDemandsandWorkEnvironment:
  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally (up to 20%)


Alkermes has recently adopted a hybrid working environment to support and meet the needs of employees and this role will operate in a flexible environment with 60% of time in the office and 40% from home. This position is eligible for the hybrid workplace model, requiring work to be completed onsite at our Waltham, MA office at least 3 days per week. This role is not eligible for fully remote work.

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $220,000 to $235,000. In addition, this position is eligible for an annual performance pay bonus. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, training, knowledge, and experience. Alkermes offers a competitive benefits package. Additional details can be found on our careers website: www.alkermes.com/careers#working-here

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About Alkermes

Alkermes plc is a fully integrated, global biopharmaceutical company developing innovative medicines in the fields of neuroscience and oncology. The company has a portfolio of proprietary commercial products focused on addiction and schizophrenia, and a pipeline of product candidates in development for schizophrenia, bipolar I disorder, neurodegenerative disorders, and cancer. Headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, Alkermes plc has an R&D center in Waltham, Massachusetts; a research and manufacturing facility in Athlone, Ireland; and a manufacturing facility in Wilmington, Ohio. Alkermes was founded in 1987 and has approximately 2,000 employees.
Learn more about Alkermes
Size
2,211 employees
Market Cap
$4.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$110.8 million
Founded
2011
5 Year Trend
+9.5%
Revenue
$1 billion
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