Director, Scientific Training & Development

The Director, Scientific Training & Development is a director-level role responsible for leading scientific and clinical training strategy for designated Medical Affairs field teams. The position develops, governs, and delivers phase-appropriate curricula that build and sustain MSL scientific competency, communication effectiveness, and field readiness. Working in close partnership with Field Medical Affairs leadership and cross-functional stakeholders, the Director translates business priorities, emerging evidence, and field observations into measurable learning programs and targeted development support.

- Advanced scientific or clinical degree preferred (e.g. PharmD, MD, NP/CNS, PhD). A master's or bachelor's degree with relevant experience may be considered.
- Adult learning and scientific training experience required.
- Approximately 5 or more years of relevant pharmaceutical, biotechnology, Medical Affairs, research and development, pharmacology, clinical, or scientific education experience; depth of experience should be commensurate with a director-level role.
- Experience leading complex projects and working with cross-functional teams required.
- Psychiatry or neuroscience experience and/or previous experience as a professor, preceptor, or scientific educator considered.
- Experience reviewing scientific literature and clinical data required; experience presenting or publishing scientific data preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

- Demonstrated scientific, strategic, and creative thinking, with the ability to translate complex information into effective learning experiences.
- Strong written, verbal, facilitation, and presentation skills, including the ability to communicate with scientific rigor and appropriate fair balance.
- Ability to assess clinical and scientific information and present a highly professional scientific profile of products, disease states, pipeline assets, and relevant competitive developments.
- Strong organization, coordination, planning, and stakeholder-management skills.
- Ability to resolve emerging issues by mobilizing internal teams and external experts.
- Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships across levels and functions and to adapt communication style to the audience.
- Ability to remain supportive, solutions-oriented, and effective under pressure.

Work Environment

- This is a preferred hybrid position based in Waltham, Massachusetts.
- The role requires approximately 15% travel, including field work, internal meetings, training programs, and selected medical congresses.

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 $220,000 to $250,000. 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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