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Alkermes sponsors Green Cards for specialized roles in biotechnology and pharmaceuticals, with support typically concentrated in research, clinical development, and regulatory functions. The company has an established sponsorship track record, making it a credible option for international professionals building long-term careers in the U.S. biopharma sector.
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An exciting opportunity to lead the strategic and operational management of complex clinical supply activities across all phases of development to provide life-changing therapeutics for patients. The Senior Director of Clinical Supply Chain ensures the uninterrupted, compliant, and cost-effective delivery of investigational products to global clinical trial sites. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in supply chain strategy, vendor oversight, and cross-functional collaboration, with a strong understanding of GMP, IRT systems, and regulatory requirements.
Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
- Develop and execute global clinical supply chain strategies aligned with corporate and clinical development goals.
- Lead long-range planning and drive the continued development and transformation of supply chain infrastructure to meet the needs of the growing business.
- Partner with Legal, Finance, Trade Compliance, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Operations, CMC Teams, and other functions across the internal network, to deliver responsibilities aligned with business goals.
Operational Oversight
- Oversee demand forecasting, inventory management, and supply planning using simulation tools.
- Manage packaging, labeling, distribution, and returns of clinical trial materials (CTM) in compliance with GMP and global regulations.
- Lead IRT system design, implementation, and user acceptance testing for effective drug tracking and randomization.
Vendor and Budget Management
- Lead senior level business relationship management with CMOs and third-party logistics providers; develop and ensure adherence to contracts and KPIs.
- Collaborate with Quality Assurance leadership on vendor qualification and audits.
- Develop and manage clinical supply budgets, ensuring cost-effective operations.
- Partner with program project managers to align clinical supply budgets with overall program financial planning and ensure transparency in forecasting, tracking, and reporting.
Compliance and Inspection Readiness
- Ensure inspection readiness for global regulatory audits.
- Maintain documentation and SOPs to support compliance and continuous improvement.
Team Leadership
- Mentor and continue to build a high-performing clinical supply chain team.
- Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and cross-functional collaboration.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Supply Chain, or related field (advanced degree preferred).
- 15+ years of experience in clinical supply chain management within the pharmaceutical or biotech industry.
- Proven leadership in global clinical supply operations, including late-stage and commercial transition.
- Strong knowledge of GMP, IRT systems, and regulatory requirements.
- Excellent communication, project management, and vendor negotiation skills.
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.
The annual base salary for this position ranges from $255,000 to $270,000. 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.
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.
Job Description
An exciting opportunity to lead the strategic and operational management of complex clinical supply activities across all phases of development to provide life-changing therapeutics for patients. The Senior Director of Clinical Supply Chain ensures the uninterrupted, compliant, and cost-effective delivery of investigational products to global clinical trial sites. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in supply chain strategy, vendor oversight, and cross-functional collaboration, with a strong understanding of GMP, IRT systems, and regulatory requirements.
Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
- Develop and execute global clinical supply chain strategies aligned with corporate and clinical development goals.
- Lead long-range planning and drive the continued development and transformation of supply chain infrastructure to meet the needs of the growing business.
- Partner with Legal, Finance, Trade Compliance, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Operations, CMC Teams, and other functions across the internal network, to deliver responsibilities aligned with business goals.
Operational Oversight
- Oversee demand forecasting, inventory management, and supply planning using simulation tools.
- Manage packaging, labeling, distribution, and returns of clinical trial materials (CTM) in compliance with GMP and global regulations.
- Lead IRT system design, implementation, and user acceptance testing for effective drug tracking and randomization.
Vendor and Budget Management
- Lead senior level business relationship management with CMOs and third-party logistics providers; develop and ensure adherence to contracts and KPIs.
- Collaborate with Quality Assurance leadership on vendor qualification and audits.
- Develop and manage clinical supply budgets, ensuring cost-effective operations.
- Partner with program project managers to align clinical supply budgets with overall program financial planning and ensure transparency in forecasting, tracking, and reporting.
Compliance and Inspection Readiness
- Ensure inspection readiness for global regulatory audits.
- Maintain documentation and SOPs to support compliance and continuous improvement.
Team Leadership
- Mentor and continue to build a high-performing clinical supply chain team.
- Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and cross-functional collaboration.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Supply Chain, or related field (advanced degree preferred).
- 15+ years of experience in clinical supply chain management within the pharmaceutical or biotech industry.
- Proven leadership in global clinical supply operations, including late-stage and commercial transition.
- Strong knowledge of GMP, IRT systems, and regulatory requirements.
- Excellent communication, project management, and vendor negotiation skills.
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.
The annual base salary for this position ranges from $255,000 to $270,000. 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.
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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How to Get Visa Sponsorship in Alkermes Green Card Visa Sponsorship Jobs USA
Target roles with high sponsorship likelihood
Green Card sponsorship at Alkermes is most common in specialized scientific and technical functions. Focus your applications on research, drug development, regulatory affairs, and clinical operations roles where the company has a demonstrated history of supporting international employees.
Understand the PERM labor certification process
Green Card sponsorship at Alkermes typically begins with PERM, where the company must demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available for your role. Familiarize yourself with this process before your first conversation with a recruiter so you can ask informed questions.
Raise sponsorship early in the hiring process
Biopharma companies like Alkermes plan headcount carefully. Bring up your Green Card sponsorship needs before an offer is extended so HR and legal can assess feasibility for your specific role, seniority level, and business unit without surprises late in the process.
Leverage your nonimmigrant visa status strategically
If you're already working at Alkermes on an H-1B or E-3, you're well positioned to initiate Green Card sponsorship. Document your specialized contributions early in your tenure, as this record strengthens the company's case during the PERM and I-140 petition stages.
Search for open roles with verified sponsorship history
Not every Alkermes posting will explicitly mention Green Card support. Migrate Mate surfaces verified sponsors so you can filter by real sponsorship history, helping you identify which Alkermes roles are realistic targets before you invest time in an application.
Align your qualifications with specialty occupation standards
Alkermes's biotechnology and pharmaceutical work requires highly specialized expertise. Ensuring your academic credentials and experience clearly map to the specialty occupation definition for your target role strengthens both your candidacy and the company's ability to file a defensible PERM application.
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Does Alkermes sponsor Green Card visas?
Yes, Alkermes sponsors Green Card visas for qualifying employees. Sponsorship is most common in specialized scientific, clinical, and regulatory roles where the company has an ongoing need for advanced expertise. Like most biopharma employers, Alkermes evaluates Green Card sponsorship case by case, so it helps to understand where the company concentrates its support before applying.
Which roles and departments at Alkermes are most likely to receive Green Card sponsorship?
Green Card sponsorship at Alkermes tends to be concentrated in roles requiring deep scientific or technical expertise, including research and development, clinical pharmacology, regulatory affairs, and data science functions. Roles with a clear specialty occupation profile and limited availability of U.S. candidates are the strongest candidates for PERM-based sponsorship.
How do I navigate the Green Card application process at Alkermes?
The process typically begins with PERM labor certification, where Alkermes must conduct a supervised recruitment effort and demonstrate no qualified U.S. applicants are available for your role. If approved, the company files an I-140 immigrant petition on your behalf. Your priority date then determines how long you wait before you can apply for adjustment of status or consular processing.
How long does the Green Card process take for Alkermes employees?
Timeline depends heavily on your country of birth and the visa category used. For employees born outside of high-demand countries, the process from PERM filing to Green Card approval can take two to four years under the EB-2 or EB-3 categories. Employees born in India or China face significantly longer waits due to annual visa backlogs. Starting the process early in your tenure at Alkermes is the most practical way to manage this.
How do I find open Green Card jobs at Alkermes?
Alkermes posts roles across its research, commercial, and corporate functions, but job listings rarely specify Green Card sponsorship explicitly. Migrate Mate lets you filter by verified sponsorship history so you can identify which Alkermes positions are realistic targets based on the company's actual filing record, saving you time before you apply.
What is the prevailing wage for Green Card sponsorship at Alkermes?
Employers sponsoring a Green Card through the PERM labor certification process must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role. The Department of Labor determines this rate based on the specific job title, location, and experience level. The prevailing wage is locked in during the PERM filing and applies through the entire Green Card process. You can look up current rates using the DOL's OFLC Wage Search tool.
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