Reporting to the Director, Data Analytics and Technical Solutions, this position is responsible for designing, maintaining and governing the Technical Solutions’ clinical data ecosystem. This position will bridge the gap between complex clinical data sources and actionable business intelligence metrics utilized by Clinical Operations, Data Management and Clinical Programming departments within the Clinical Development Operations organization.
ResponsibilitiesSupport the Clinical Operation data strategy / development initiatives including systems and technology integration, data collection and data storage into Alkermes Data Lake.
Lead and/or support other clinical data technology-based data collection initiatives including but not limited to EDC, IxRS, and ePRO/eCOA.
Responsible for developing Data Models, Data Flow and Data Governance & Standards processes utilizing industry standards like CDISC.
Collaborate closely with the Data Analytic teams to build robust data models in Snowflake to support clinical analytics.
Support CDO leaders and other functional leaders to ensure data collection effectiveness and efficiencies from systems and technology platforms.
Collaborate closely with clinical development operations teams to triage Study or Program level data collection issues, risks and performance with business data collection processes, systems and/or technology.
Support clinical data review, analytics and RBM solutions including data visualization and mining using contemporary or industry best practice tools.
Champion efficient industry best practices; promote technical innovation.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or technical discipline (e.g., Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field) required; advanced degree (Master’s or MBA) preferred.
Demonstrated background in science and/or information technology, with a preference for candidates with a strong technical foundation.
PMP certification or equivalent project management credential preferred.
Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience, with prior experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry preferred.
Advanced technical expertise in databases, EDC platforms, Snowflake, Tableau, data imports/integrations; Python, SQL and/or SAS programming.
Experience supporting or driving data solutions projects or system implementation (i.e., data dashboards, data warehouse, data visualization and/or risk-based data review tools/systems) a plus.
Advanced knowledge of GCP/ICH standards, 21 CFR Part 11, CDISC requirements.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams.
Strong interpersonal, organizational, and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent initiatives in a fast-paced environment.
Proven analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate business needs into technical solutions.
Ability to communicate complex technical concepts and data insights clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Alkermes has recently adopted a hybrid working environment to support and meet the needs of employees and this role will operate in a flexible environment with 60% of time in the office and 40% from home. This position is eligible for the hybrid workplace model, requiring work to be completed onsite at our Waltham, MA office at least 3 days per week. This role is not eligible for fully remote work.
The annual base salary for this position ranges from $167,000 to $190,000. 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
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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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in a scientific or technical discipline
- Advanced degree (Master's or MBA)
- Demonstrated background in science or information technology
- Strong technical foundation
- PMP certification or equivalent project management credential
- Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience
- Prior experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry
- Advanced technical expertise in databases
- Experience with EDC platforms
- Experience with Snowflake
- Experience with Tableau
- Programming experience in Python
- Programming experience in SQL
- Programming experience in SAS
- Experience with data imports and integrations / data warehouse projects
- Advanced knowledge of GCP/ICH standards, 21 CFR Part 11, CDISC requirements
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, and prioritization skills
- Proven analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to communicate complex technical concepts and data insights to technical and non-technical stakeholders
What We Do
Alkermes focuses on the development of innovative medicines that seek to address unmet needs of people living with serious mental illness, addiction, and cancer. As a fully-integrated, global biopharmaceutical company, we apply our scientific expertise and proprietary technologies to develop products that are designed to make a meaningful difference in the way patients manage their disease. We are inspired by some of the most pressing public health challenges of our time to help advance innovation with the potential to improve treatment options and outcomes for patients. Beyond our important mission of developing medicines, we believe it is our responsibility to take a holistic approach as we seek to support patients, caregivers, and broader impacted communities. In this context we also work to help support and enhance the systems through which these complex diseases are treated. We are committed to patient engagement, disease education and awareness, and advocacy for important policies that support equitable access to quality treatment. Headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, we have an R&D center in Waltham, Massachusetts; a research and manufacturing facility in Athlone, Ireland; and a manufacturing facility in Wilmington, Ohio. See our Community Guidelines: https://www.alkermes.com/social-community-guidelines
