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Sr. Medical Director, Medical Affairs (Alixorexton)

Alkermes
September 04, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (Greater Boston)
Worldwide
Medical Affairs
Role: Senior Medical Director in Medical Affairs overseeing the Alixorexton sleep medicine program, focusing on product launch strategies and scientific communication. Responsibilities: lead medical planning, interpret scientific and competitive landscape, engage with key opinion leaders, review publications and investigator-initiated studies, contribute to regulatory and lifecycle planning, and represent the medical team to leadership and external stakeholders. Qualifications: MD with at least 5 years’ experience in biopharma, preferably with a background in sleep medicine or neuroscience; proven leadership, strong communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills; familiarity with regulatory and compliance standards. HighValue: focus on novel orexin 2 receptor agonist for hypersomnolence disorders, involvement in Phase 3b/4 studies, and working across Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, and Commercial functions. WorkSetup: hybrid Waltham, MA, with up to 25% domestic/international travel.