Does Alkermes pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Alkermes employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Alkermes. This rating has improved by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Alkermes?

89% of Alkermes employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Alkermes 4.4 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.5 for culture and values and 4.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Alkermes?

Territory Business Manager (33) , Director (14) , Associate Director (13) , Manufacturing Associate (12) , Manager (11) , Scientist (9) , Intern (8) , Manufacturing Associate II (8) , Research Scientist (8) , Research Associate (5) , Sales Representative (5) , Senior Research Associate (5) , Senior Scientist (5) , Validation Engineer (5) , Manufacturing Associate I (4)

What are the pros of working at Alkermes according to real employee reviews?

"Great benefits and varying scheduled." ((in 66 reviews)); "People are nice and focus on work rather than politic." ((in 61 reviews)); "Alkermes has a great culture and I respect the people I work with." ((in 48 reviews)); "Good benifits and pay" ((in 40 reviews)); "Good salary and rewards" ((in 17 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Alkermes according to real employee reviews?

"The poor management lets this place down badly, and that's when you can get them to show up." ((in 25 reviews)); "Poor leadership and communication in the organization" ((in 10 reviews)); "Training is poor organized and therefore takes longer then it should." ((in 7 reviews)); "You cannot become a manager or director here unless you already are one from prior experience." ((in 7 reviews)); "No career development or resources to move up in the company." ((in 5 reviews))

What are employees saying about Alkermes redundancies in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Alkermes redundancy and their outlook for job security at Alkermes in 2026.

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Alkermes Reviews

4.5

89% would recommend to a friend

(488 total reviews)

Richard F. Pops

97% approve of CEO

82% positive business outlook

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Ratings trend for the last 6 months (488 reviews)

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Alkermes has an employee rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars, based on 488 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Alkermes employee rating is 28% above average for employers within the Pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry (3.5 stars).

Reviews by job title

488 reviews

5.0

24 Jun 2026

Supportive team and work-life balance,

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Friendly and supportive team environment. Good work-life balance.

Cons

Some processes and systems could be streamlined for better efficiency. Communication between departments can be improved.

5.0

18 Jun 2026

Value-driven focus

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Great interview and onboarding experience. Value driven company trying to deliver real value to patients

Cons

No negatives to note yet

5.0

17 Jun 2026

Welcoming group with amazing culture and people

Process development technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Welcoming group, amazing culture and people.

Cons

No cons i can think of.

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