Manager, Competitive Intelligence
Alkermes
The Manager, Competitive Intelligence will be part of a growing innovative team responsible for delivering actionable competitive insights to support strategic decision-making for both inline products and a late-stage pipeline asset.
This person will be responsible for gathering, analyzing, and communicating timely intelligence on competitors, industry trends, and market dynamics. They will partner closely with cross-functional teams, including Commercial, Medical, and R&D to anticipate market shifts, assess competitor actions, reduce decision risk, and inform portfolio and product strategy.
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.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in business, life sciences, public health, business, or a related field.
Minimum of 5 years in pharmaceutical or healthcare industry with at least 2 years in a CI, strategic insights, or related function.
Proven success conducting CI to support advancement of early-stage pipeline and inline products.
Experience working in cross-functional teams and supporting commercial or clinical functions is a plus.
Experience gathering insights and assessing business opportunities.
Knowledge/Skills Needed:
Proficiency with secondary research tools
An understanding of the pharmaceutical market and clinical development and regulatory milestones.
A basic understanding of CI frameworks and techniques
Effective written and verbal communication skills; experience preparing presentation materials a plus.
Ability to work independently while managing multiple tasks and deadlines.
Proficient with Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
Preferred Qualifications/Personal Attributes Needed:
Strong attention to detail, intellectually curious, and an ability to synthesize large amounts of data into concise outputs.
Ability to present insights and intelligence in a clear and concise manner.
Collaborative mindset and willingness to learn and grow within a CI function.
Ability to travel 20%.
Ability to work a weekly hybrid office schedule in our Waltham location.
The annual base salary for this position ranges from $132,000 to $152,000. 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
Competitive Monitoring & Research
Track key competitors and industry developments through secondary research using syndicated databases, publications, conference coverage, and public filings.
Develop and maintain competitive trackers, timelines, and profiles to support commercial and R&D teams.
Monitor clinical trial activity, regulatory filings, and market events that may impact company strategy.
Maintain CI dashboards and work with teams to develop additional dashboards
Analytical & Insight Generation
Support CI deliverables such as competitor landscape assessments, market overviews, SWOT analyses, and conference debriefs.
Partner with senior CI team members to analyze data and translate findings into concise insights for internal stakeholders.
Assist in developing executive summaries and slide decks for cross-functional reviews.
Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration
Collaborate with internal stakeholders including Commercial, Medical, and R&D to address intelligence needs.
Support ad hoc CI requests and special projects across therapeutic areas or product life stages.
Contribute to preparation and execution of CI initiatives such as congress surveillance, war games, scenario analysis planning, and strategic workshops.
Vendor & Tools Management
Work with vendors and consultants to coordinate secondary and primary CI projects.
Maintain knowledge of CI tools and databases relevant to the pharmaceutical industry and ensure effective utilization.