Job Description

We are seeking an individual who is talented, motivated, and passionate about science to join our Regulatory Strategy team. As a Director of Regulatory Affairs, the successful candidate will play an important role in guiding new products into the clinic and setting the stage for registration. The individual in this role will serve as a Regulatory Lead for pipeline drug development programs and marketed products, and will be responsible for developing, implementing, and driving global Regulatory strategies. The ideal candidate will have a strong scientific background, broad experience developing drugs, and the ability to leverage that experience to impact program teams beyond regulatory strategy.

This role reports to the Sr Director, Regulatory Affairs (Strategy)

Responsibilities

Serve as Regulatory Lead, representing the Global Regulatory Team on cross-functional development teams

Develop and implement global regulatory strategies for pipeline drug development programs and marketed products

Identify innovative, data-driven regulatory approaches, define plans to proactively mitigate risks, and monitor the competitive and policy landscape for changes with potential impact

Lead the organization and preparation of clear and effective regulatory submissions that align with company strategies and Health Authority requirements

Foster strong relationships with relevant regulatory agencies and key stakeholders while advocating for company positions

Lead interactions with Health Authorities, interpret feedback, and ensure that the outcome is properly communicated to the Organization.

Create a strong regulatory community and share best practices across the broader Regulatory Affairs organization

Effectively represent the Regulatory Affairs function to senior leadership at governance meetings

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in life sciences is required; advanced degree preferred

At least 10 years' experience in the biopharma industry in a Regulatory Lead role

Preferred Requirements:

Proven ability to represent Regulatory on project teams and at Health Authority meetings

Demonstrated strategic thinking skills, sound judgement, and ability to integrate strategies into actionable plans

Strong knowledge of global regulatory principles and practices across the drug development lifecycle, ideally with an emphasis on neurology drugs

A thorough understanding of the drug development process and working knowledge of the essential activities for all key functional areas

Excellent oral and written communication skills; solid grasp of effective regulatory writing fundamentals and ability to communicate complex issues clearly and concisely

Strong team player: the ability to work flexibly in a collaborative environment and assist team members as needed to achieve goals

Capable of project managing regulatory workstreams, identifying the critical path for submissions, and partnering with functional leads to manage timeline risk

Able to work independently on competing priorities in a fast-paced and dynamic environment; a creative thinker with good attention to detail

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $208,000 - $245,000. 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

About Us

Why join Team Alkermes?

Alkermes applies its decades of deep neuroscience expertise to develop medicines designed to help people living with complex and difficult-to-treat psychiatric and neurological disorders. A global biopharmaceutical company, headquartered in Ireland with U.S. locations in Massachusetts and Ohio, we seek to make a meaningful difference in the way people manage their diseases. We have a portfolio of proprietary commercial products for the treatment of alcohol dependence, opioid dependence, schizophrenia, bipolar I disorder and narcolepsy, and a pipeline of clinical and preclinical candidates in development for various psychiatric and neurological disorders.

We are proud to have been recognized as an employer of choice by many national organizations. In 2024 and 2025, we were certified as a Great Place to Work in the U.S. and named one of Massachusetts' Top Places to Work by the Boston Globe, a Best Place to Work in Greater Cincinnati by the Cincinnati Business Courier and recognized as a Best Place to Work in BioPharma by Fortune Magazine.

Alkermes, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any qualified applicant or employee 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 characteristic protected by local, 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.