Hybrid PMO Director: Strategic Program Leader

Alkermes; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 212,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Alkermes is seeking a seasoned Program Manager to support the ALKS 4510 program, part of our orexin 2 receptor agonist portfolio strategy. The role translates strategy into actionable plans, navigates complexity, and enables timely decision-making and delivery across the organization.

The position follows a hybrid work model with 60% in-office and 40% from home, based at our Waltham, MA office at least 3 days per week; fully remote work is not available.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of pharmaceutical product development experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication, time/resource management, attention to detail.
• BS/MS in a scientific or engineering discipline.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate development and execution of integrated program plans, including goals, activities and cross-functional linkages.
• Manage meetings with proactive agendas and well-documented minutes; support planning, problem solving and alignment.
• Develop and maintain program budgets, timelines, and reporting tools used by team and senior management for governance.
• Cultivate enterprise mindset and drive cross-functional prioritization and decision making.
• Contribute to enhancement of program management systems, tools, and processes.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Education

BS/MS in science or engineering

Tools

MS Project

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Alkermes is seeking a seasoned Program Manager to support the ALKS 4510 program, part of our orexin 2 receptor agonist portfolio strategy. The role translates strategy into actionable plans, navigates complexity, and enables timely decision-making and delivery across the organization.

The position follows a hybrid work model with 60% in-office and 40% from home, based at our Waltham, MA office at least 3 days per week; fully remote work is not available.