Question 1

Is Alkermes a good company to work for?

Accepted Answer

Alkermes has an overall rating of 4.5 out of 5, based on over 551 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has increased by 5% over the last 12 months. 91% of employees would recommend working at Alkermes to a friend and 78% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Alkermes have been left by employees working as Manufacturing Associate, Territory Business Manager and Director.

Question 2

Does Alkermes pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

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 4% over the last 12 months.

Question 3

How satisfied are employees working at Alkermes?

Accepted Answer

91% 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.

Question 4

What are the top reviewed jobs at Alkermes?

Accepted Answer

Territory Business Manager (32), 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)

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

"Great benefits and varying scheduled." ((in 73 reviews)); "People are nice and focus on work rather than politic." ((in 59 reviews)); "Good benifits and pay" ((in 34 reviews)); "Good salary and rewards" ((in 16 reviews)); "Work life balance is good" ((in 14 reviews))

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

"The poor management lets this place down badly, and that's when you can get them to show up." ((in 24 reviews)); "Poor leadership and communication in the organization" ((in 12 reviews)); "The training received was a bit farcical at times with the general practice being to drop 20" ((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))

Question 7

What are employees saying about Alkermes layoffs in 2026?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

What Alkermes locations have received the highest employee ratings?

Accepted Answer

Cincinnati, Boston, Wilmington, Waltham

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