Alkermes, Inc is seeking a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) level candidate to join the Field Medical function for Alkermes’ sleep program.  The MSL is responsible for establishing a respected and valued presence for Alkermes with researchers and thought leaders working in sleep disorders.  They will engage in fair and balanced scientific exchange and respond to requests for information about Alkermes products and diseases of interest with key stakeholders.  The MSL will increase awareness and participation in clinical trials through cross-functional collaboration with clinical operations colleagues.  Through a thorough understanding of national and regional experts, they will gain insight into treatment patterns and trends that will be shared internally to shape strategy. 

Candidates applying for this position must have the ability to take initiative, work independently requiring minimal supervision, and excel at cross-functional coordination.  This position is within the Alkermes Medical Affairs department. 

Responsibilities

• Identify, establish, and maintain productive clinical and scientific relationships with Thought Leaders (TLs) including individual physicians and researchers

• Collaborate with Clinical Development and Clinical Operations key stakeholders to increase awareness and participation in Alkermes on-going clinical trials as needed

• Act as vital conduit to investigators and key organizations interested in developing research collaborations with Alkermes

• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of thought leaders within the region and develop a territory management plan

• Appropriately respond to unsolicited requests for medical/scientific information

• Provide clinical presentations and educational information in academic, community and healthcare provider settings

• Attend and provide Medical Affairs support at scientific conferences

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders by providing subject matter expertise 

• Share insights from the field with appropriate internal colleagues

• Maintain and update knowledge and expertise on therapeutic areas relevant to Alkermes 

• Adhere to all Alkermes policies and procedures

Qualifications

• Doctoral-level degree or advanced practice provider credential required in Pharmacy, Medicine, Biological Sciences, Public Health, or a related healthcare field (i.e., Pharm.D., M.D., Ph.D., D.N.P., N.P., P.A.)

• Minimum of 5-7 years as a high performing Medical Science Liaison

• Excellent written/verbal communication and presentation skills

• Ability to work independently while being responsive to direction

• Strong leadership skills and positive, innovative attitude

• Flexible to changing priorities, detail-oriented, and works well under pressure

• Outstanding collaboration skills

• Experience supporting clinical trials

• Willingness to travel (up to 75%) 

Preferred:

• Pharmaceutical industry, clinical, or research experience in the sleep or similar therapeutic area

• Experience with pre-launch & post-launch activities

• Ability to read, interpret, and convey complex scientific information

• Experience and knowledge of Phase II-IV clinical development 

• Ability to successfully navigate a dynamic, fast-paced environment with changing priorities

• Knowledge of pharmaceutical industry regulations, guidelines, standards, and practices

• Experience leading formally or informally in a team environment 

• Demonstrated results orientation and problem-solving skills

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $180k to $190k. In addition, this position offers a performance-based bonus target and eligibility to participate in our long term incentive program. 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 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.

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