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Alkermes
Waltham, Massachusetts · Remote OK

Executive Medical Director, Clinical Development (Psychiatry)

Medical AffairsFull-Time
Posted 2h ago · Verified live

About the Role

Executive Medical Director for psychiatric drug development at Alkermes. Hybrid work model (60% office, 40% home). Salary $360K-$390K plus bonus.

Join Alkermes as a Executive Medical Director, Psychiatry – Hybrid in Waltham, Massachusetts, United States. This is a high impact position with great visibility across all levels of the Alkermes organization. This position will have critical responsibilities in the clinical department involved in the development of therapies for neuropsychiatric indications.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $360K - $390K
  • Annual performance pay bonus
  • Competitive benefits package

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Remote position - work from anywhere.

This position offers remote work flexibility, competitive compensation. Work with Alkermes in Waltham, Massachusetts, United States.

Key Responsibilities

The Executive Medical Director will lead clinical development programs for neuropsychiatric therapies, overseeing protocol design, medical monitoring, and regulatory strategy. They will collaborate cross-functionally to ensure high-quality trial execution and represent the company to external scientific and regulatory organizations.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an MD with at least 7+ years of pharmaceutical industry experience, specifically in psychiatry and neuropsychiatry drug development. Proven experience with global regulatory agencies and successful NDA or BLA submissions is highly desired.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
10+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical developmentPsychiatryNeuropsychiatryProtocol designMedical monitoringRegulatory affairsClinical trial managementDrug developmentStrategic planningLeadershipCross-functional collaborationMedical writingRegulatory submissionsClinical study reportsMentorship

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This role scores 6.1/10 on work-life balance for Medical Affairs roles.

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About Alkermes

Biotechnology Research
Dublin
1,001-5,000 employees
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Benefits & Perks

Annual performance pay bonus
Competitive benefits package
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