Vice President, Head of Life Cycle Management
Alkermes
August 12, 2026
On-site
Greater Boston
$360,000 - $420,000 USD yearly
Marketing
Responsibilities:
- Lead lifecycle management strategy across marketed products and pipeline programs; collaborate with cross-functional partners.
- Analyze and interpret scientific data, disease/treatment landscape, and external evidence to identify challenges, opportunities, and portfolio value.
- Develop and execute data generation plans, including Phase IIIB/IV and investigator-initiated research.
- Manage post-approval regulatory activities, including sNDA submissions; contribute to regulatory interactions with scientific rigor.
- Develop and oversee global expanded access programs for pipeline products.
- Partner on planning, review, and approval of publications and scientific content.
- Identify and develop relationships with investigators and global thought leaders; oversee clinical advisory boards and investigator meetings.
- Collaborate with Health Outcomes Research and Patient Advocacy for a patient-centric approach.
- Represent the company externally in clinical/pharmaceutical forums.
- Develop and lead an LCM team to execute and monitor LCM studies; oversee timelines, budgets, and quality standards with Clinical Operations.
- Manage study and departmental budgets (with project management/finance) and ensure administrative compliance.
- Ensure Clinical Development SOPs support effective, compliant clinical research protocols.
Qualifications:
- MD; minimum 15 years relevant biopharmaceutical industry experience required, including at least 5 years managing LCM studies in clinical development and/or medical affairs.
- Experience running Phase IIIb/IV research programs and end-to-end LCM studies.
- Proven track record filing sNDA programs.
- Operational experience building/managing teams overseeing LCM studies.
- Sleep/Neuroscience/Psychiatry therapeutic experience and/or relevant clinical care experience (benefit).
- Self-starter; can work independently, manage complex issues, and work with internal/external stakeholders.
- Experience leading in highly matrixed environments via influence.
- Strong problem solving; excellent written/verbal communication; present to senior management and external stakeholders.
- Working knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements.
Travel: Up to 25% domestic; international travel may be required.
Location: Waltham, MA.
Compensation/Benefits (as stated): Annual base salary $360,000–$420,000; eligible for annual performance bonus; competitive benefits package.
Application instructions: Additional details available at www.alkermes.com/careers#working-here.
- Lead lifecycle management strategy across marketed products and pipeline programs; collaborate with cross-functional partners.
- Analyze and interpret scientific data, disease/treatment landscape, and external evidence to identify challenges, opportunities, and portfolio value.
- Develop and execute data generation plans, including Phase IIIB/IV and investigator-initiated research.
- Manage post-approval regulatory activities, including sNDA submissions; contribute to regulatory interactions with scientific rigor.
- Develop and oversee global expanded access programs for pipeline products.
- Partner on planning, review, and approval of publications and scientific content.
- Identify and develop relationships with investigators and global thought leaders; oversee clinical advisory boards and investigator meetings.
- Collaborate with Health Outcomes Research and Patient Advocacy for a patient-centric approach.
- Represent the company externally in clinical/pharmaceutical forums.
- Develop and lead an LCM team to execute and monitor LCM studies; oversee timelines, budgets, and quality standards with Clinical Operations.
- Manage study and departmental budgets (with project management/finance) and ensure administrative compliance.
- Ensure Clinical Development SOPs support effective, compliant clinical research protocols.
Qualifications:
- MD; minimum 15 years relevant biopharmaceutical industry experience required, including at least 5 years managing LCM studies in clinical development and/or medical affairs.
- Experience running Phase IIIb/IV research programs and end-to-end LCM studies.
- Proven track record filing sNDA programs.
- Operational experience building/managing teams overseeing LCM studies.
- Sleep/Neuroscience/Psychiatry therapeutic experience and/or relevant clinical care experience (benefit).
- Self-starter; can work independently, manage complex issues, and work with internal/external stakeholders.
- Experience leading in highly matrixed environments via influence.
- Strong problem solving; excellent written/verbal communication; present to senior management and external stakeholders.
- Working knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements.
Travel: Up to 25% domestic; international travel may be required.
Location: Waltham, MA.
Compensation/Benefits (as stated): Annual base salary $360,000–$420,000; eligible for annual performance bonus; competitive benefits package.
Application instructions: Additional details available at www.alkermes.com/careers#working-here.