Alkermes · 13 hours ago
Executive Director, Enterprise Data Management
Greater Boston
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$275K/yr - $325K/yr
10+ years expAlkermes is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on developing medicines for complex psychiatric and neurological disorders. The Executive Director, Enterprise Data Management will lead the development and execution of the company’s enterprise data strategy, overseeing data governance, acquisition, and operations to support R&D and Commercial functions.
BiotechnologyHealth CarePharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Partner with leaders across R&D, Commercial, Enterprise AI, IT, Information Security, and Program Management to understand key business needs and existing data management capabilities.Deliver data solutions that enhance and augment existing capabilities to accelerate scientific, operational, and commercial decision-making and execution
Continue the development of enterprise data management capabilities:
Data Strategy: Lead the continued development and execution of the enterprise data strategy, ensuring alignment with corporate, R&D, and Commercial goals. Define multi-year roadmaps and investment priorities
Data Governance: Establish policies, standard operating procedures, stewardship models, standards, and decision rights across functions and platforms.Partner with Legal and IT to ensure record retention policies are clear and actionable
Data Acquisition: Optimize sourcing, licensing, and integration of internal and external datasets across R&D and Commercial.Evaluate security and privacy risks in data acquisition and licensing, including vendor due diligence, data handling controls, and contract requirements
MDM: Define and maintain enterprise product, study, asset, HCP/HCO, and other foundational data domains
Data Operations & Optimization: Ensure data pipeline reliability, data quality, harmonization, and operational efficiency
AI & Analytics Enablement: Partner with Enterprise AI and functional analytics teams to ensure AI solutions are supported by trusted, well-governed data.Use AI to enhance data management capabilities
Serve as the primary enterprise representative for data governance initiatives and drive alignment on data standards, quality, and access models
Promote a culture where data quality, security, and responsible use are consistently reinforced
Partner with IT to ensure data platforms, models, ontologies, and metadata solutions support enterprise needs
Partner with Information Security to ensure data platforms and pipelines follow secure architecture patterns, access controls, and regulatory requirements
Partner with Strategic Sourcing, Legal, Finance, IT, and external vendors to secure data assets, negotiate contracts, and manage vendor performance
Champion a culture of data excellence, trust, and innovation across the organization
Qualification
Required
Advanced degree in data management, information systems, data science, analytics, or related discipline
Proven experience leading enterprise data management and data strategy functions within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry; R&D data management experience required; Commercial data management experience preferred
Minimum of 10 years of experience in the pharma/biotech industry and at least 7 years in a senior data leadership role
Experience overseeing data governance, data acquisition, MDM, and operational data management capabilities across multiple functions
Proven experience with R&D and Commercial data assets, including scientific, clinical, operational, real-world, and master data
Demonstrated experience hiring, developing, and leading high-performing multidisciplinary data teams
Preferred
Ability to build strong, collaborative partnerships with senior leaders across R&D, Commercial, IT, Information Security, and Enterprise AI
Ability to translate scientific and business requirements into actionable data strategies and scalable enterprise solutions
Ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams and drive alignment across diverse stakeholder groups
Ability to lead change management initiatives, including guiding teams and stakeholders through new processes, technologies, and operating models
Strong focus on process improvement and the development of sustainable, predictable, and compliant data operations
Strong project leadership, organization, and planning skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage vendor performance and communicate requirements effectively
Benefits
Eligible for an annual performance pay bonus
Competitive benefits package
Company
Alkermes
Alkermes is a biotechnology company that develops, manufactures and commercializes medicines for the treatment of chronic diseases.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$250MKey Investors
Primecap Management
2017-11-20Post Ipo Equity
2014-01-13Post Ipo Equity· $250M
2011-09-16IPO
Leadership Team
Craig Hopkinson
EVP, Research and Development, CMO
Recent News
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