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Director of Development and Communications roles attract EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship from nonprofits, universities, and mission-driven organizations that rely on senior leaders to drive fundraising strategy and public narrative. PERM labor certification requires employers to document recruitment efforts and meet DOL prevailing-wage standards before filing an I-140 petition, making early sponsorship conversations essential for candidates at this level.
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The Senior Manager, Sales & Marketing Analytics, is a key member of the team providing analytical support to the Sales & Marketing function (Brand Marketing, Field Sales Leadership) of a growing commercial organization with four approved products and a portfolio of pipeline product candidates. This position will be the analytical business partner for Psychiatry Marketing for both LYBALVI and ARISTADA and will provide analytical support to Psychiatry Sales Leadership as well. In addition, this position will work with Commercial Data Management, Market Access Analytics, INDIGO, Market Research & Competitive Intelligence, Commercial Operations & Effectiveness, IT, Finance, Program Management and Compliance on cross-functional solutions. This position will report to the Associate Director, Sales & Marketing Analytics. This role will work a weekly hybrid schedule in our Waltham office.
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.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's Degree
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.
INTRODUCTION
The Senior Manager, Sales & Marketing Analytics, is a key member of the team providing analytical support to the Sales & Marketing function (Brand Marketing, Field Sales Leadership) of a growing commercial organization with four approved products and a portfolio of pipeline product candidates. This position will be the analytical business partner for Psychiatry Marketing for both LYBALVI and ARISTADA and will provide analytical support to Psychiatry Sales Leadership as well. In addition, this position will work with Commercial Data Management, Market Access Analytics, INDIGO, Market Research & Competitive Intelligence, Commercial Operations & Effectiveness, IT, Finance, Program Management and Compliance on cross-functional solutions. This position will report to the Associate Director, Sales & Marketing Analytics. This role will work a weekly hybrid schedule in our Waltham office.
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.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's Degree
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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Document your progressive leadership credentials early
PERM requires your employer to define the job's minimum requirements before recruitment begins. Gather performance reviews, board presentations, and campaign outcome reports that substantiate your seniority, so the employer's PERM job description accurately reflects your actual role.
Target nonprofits with established immigration infrastructure
Large nonprofits, hospital foundations, and research universities file PERM petitions routinely and have HR teams familiar with the process. Organizations sponsoring this role for the first time face steeper learning curves and longer timelines, so prioritize employers with prior EB-2 or EB-3 filing history.
Search verified green card sponsors on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to identify employers with confirmed EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history in development and communications roles. Focusing your outreach on organizations that have navigated PERM before reduces the risk of a sponsorship commitment that stalls during DOL recruitment compliance.
Verify your prevailing wage tier before negotiations
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for your target SOC code and location before entering salary discussions. If your offered compensation falls below DOL's Level III or IV threshold for a director-level role, the PERM application carries unnecessary audit risk.
Understand how EB-2 and EB-3 affect your priority date timeline
If you're a national of a high-demand country such as India or China, per-country limits can create multi-year backlogs regardless of which preference category your employer files under. Confirm your likely priority date category with your employer before accepting an offer built around green card sponsorship.
Clarify job portability terms before the I-485 stage
Once your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more, AC21 portability lets you move to a new employer in the same or similar occupation without restarting the process. Negotiate clarity on this in writing before your I-140 is filed, so a future employer transition doesn't jeopardize your priority date.
Green Card Director of Development and Communications: Frequently Asked Questions
Which green card category typically applies to Director of Development and Communications roles?
Most employers file under EB-2 for candidates holding a master's degree or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive experience in development, fundraising, or communications. EB-3 professional applies when the role requires a bachelor's degree and the candidate meets that threshold. The employer's PERM job description locks in the qualifying requirements before DOL recruitment begins, so the category is set at the outset.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
Green card sponsorship through PERM leads to lawful permanent residence, not a temporary status tied to employer continuity. The employer must complete a formal DOL recruitment test, obtain a prevailing wage determination, and file an I-140 petition before you can file an I-485 or pursue consular processing. There is no lottery, but per-country annual limits mean nationals of certain countries may face a priority-date backlog before a visa number becomes available.
What does the PERM recruitment test mean for director-level candidates?
PERM requires the employer to run documented recruitment for the role and confirm that no qualified U.S. worker applied successfully. For senior positions like Director of Development and Communications, the employer must run print and online ads, post with the state workforce agency, and retain recruitment records. The job description filed with DOL defines the minimum requirements, so your credentials need to match what's submitted, not just what your resume reflects.
How do I find employers actively sponsoring green cards for development and communications directors?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history, searchable by role and location. Targeting organizations that have completed PERM for similar senior positions before is the most reliable signal that HR and legal teams already understand the process and are willing to commit to multi-year sponsorship timelines for this level of hire.
Can I change jobs after my employer starts the green card process?
You can move to a new employer in the same or similar occupation once your I-485 has been pending for 180 days or more under AC21 portability rules. If your original I-140 was approved, that priority date can carry over to a new employer's I-140 petition. Changing employers before the I-485 reaches 180 days generally requires restarting the PERM process with the new organization.