Alkermes, Inc.
Alkermes is a global biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing medicines that make a difference in the treatment of complex psychiatric and neurological disorders. With a focus on neuroscience, the company leverages its expertise to create innovative medicines, including proprietary commercial products and investigational pipeline candidates, aiming to address unmet patient needs and improve lives.
Industries
Nr. of Employees
Very Large (1000+)
Products
Proprietary commercial medicines for addiction and serious mental illness (U.S.)
A portfolio of marketed, proprietary medicines manufactured for conditions including alcohol dependence, opioid dependence, schizophrenia and bipolar I disorder.
Proprietary formulation technologies for integration into third‑party medicines
Proprietary long-acting and controlled-release formulation technologies offered for use by third-party pharmaceutical companies in their commercial products.
Proprietary commercial medicines for addiction and serious mental illness (U.S.)
A portfolio of marketed, proprietary medicines manufactured for conditions including alcohol dependence, opioid dependence, schizophrenia and bipolar I disorder.
Proprietary formulation technologies for integration into third‑party medicines
Proprietary long-acting and controlled-release formulation technologies offered for use by third-party pharmaceutical companies in their commercial products.
Services
Investigator-sponsored study support (grants and study support)
Financial and administrative support for investigator-initiated clinical research and clinical trial execution.
Medical education grants
Support for independent accredited educational activities in therapeutic focus areas.
Supplier procurement and supplier management portal (electronic APP)
Electronic procurement platform for supplier registration, eSourcing, supplier management and procure-to-pay processes.
Medical information and adverse event reporting
U.S. medical information phone and email support, plus a dedicated portal for healthcare professionals and mechanisms to report adverse events and product complaints.
Early access (expanded access) policy implementation
Process and policy framework for evaluating patient eligibility for access to investigational medicines outside clinical trials.
Business development and collaboration services
Engagement and formation of partnerships for development, manufacturing and commercialization of medicines.
Investigator-sponsored study support (grants and study support)
Financial and administrative support for investigator-initiated clinical research and clinical trial execution.
Medical education grants
Support for independent accredited educational activities in therapeutic focus areas.
Supplier procurement and supplier management portal (electronic APP)
Electronic procurement platform for supplier registration, eSourcing, supplier management and procure-to-pay processes.
Medical information and adverse event reporting
U.S. medical information phone and email support, plus a dedicated portal for healthcare professionals and mechanisms to report adverse events and product complaints.
Early access (expanded access) policy implementation
Process and policy framework for evaluating patient eligibility for access to investigational medicines outside clinical trials.
Business development and collaboration services
Engagement and formation of partnerships for development, manufacturing and commercialization of medicines.
Expertise Areas
- Neuroscience drug discovery and development
- Clinical trial management (Phase 1–3 and long-term safety studies)
- Formulation development for long-acting injectables and oral controlled-release dosage forms
- Molecular design and computational chemistry
Key Technologies
- Long-acting injectable delivery systems
- Oral controlled-release solid-dosage technologies (delayed/extended/pulsatile/chrono-timed)
- Nanocrystal / particle-based formulation
- Molecular dynamics simulation