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Alkermes

ALKSPharmaceuticalsDublin, Ireland

Alkermes plc, a biopharmaceutical company, engages in the research, development, and commercialization of pharmaceutical products to address unmet medical needs of patients in therapeutic areas in the United States, Ireland, and internationally. The company has a portfolio of proprietary commercial products for the treatment of opioid dependence, alcohol dependence, schizophrenia, bipolar I, and a pipeline of clinical and preclinical product candidates in development for neurological disorders. Its marketed products include ARISTADA, an intramuscular injectable suspension for the treatment of schizophrenia; ARISTADA INITIO for the treatment of schizophrenia in adults; VIVITROL for the treatment of alcohol and prevention of opioid dependence; LYBALVI, an oral atypical antipsychotic drug candidate for the treatment of adults with schizophrenia and bipolar I disorder; and LUMRYZ, an extended-release oral suspension product for the treatment of cataplexy or EDS in pediatric patients. The company also offers proprietary technology platforms to third parties to enable them to develop, commercialize, and manufacture products. It has collaboration agreements primarily with Janssen Pharmaceutica N.V., Janssen Pharmaceutica Inc, and Janssen Pharmaceutica International. Alkermes plc was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland.

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Alkermes at a glance

Alkermes is a pharmaceuticals company headquartered in Dublin, Ireland. It is publicly listed (ALKS) with a market capitalisation of $8.8B. Xcout tracks 44 named people at Alkermes, including Blair C. Jackson (President, CEO & Director). Xcout recorded 71 job postings from Alkermes in the last 90 days.

Industry
Pharmaceuticals
Headquarters
Dublin, Ireland
Market cap
$8.8B
Employees
2,050
Ticker
ALKS
Job postings recorded (90 days)
71
Xcout AI Rank
0/100

Alkermes leadership

  • Blair C. JacksonPresident, CEO & Director
  • Blair JacksonPresident & Chief Executive Officer
  • Joshua ReedSenior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
  • Craig C. HopkinsonExecutive Vice President of Research & Development and Chief Medical Officer
  • David Joseph GaffinExecutive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer, Chief Compliance Officer & Secretary
  • Christian Todd NicholsSenior Vice President & Chief Commercial Officer

38 more named people on record for Alkermes, with roles, board committees and tenure — see the full roster →

Hiring at Alkermes

Xcout recorded 71 job postings from Alkermes in the last 90 days, from a hiring record Xcout has kept since June 2026.

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69% matchPublicAI 9/100 ▼Green 2/100

Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. operates as a biopharmaceutical company, primarily dedicated to discovering, developing, and commercializing small molecule therapeutics. Their core focus lies in addressing critical unmet medical needs within the realm of central nervous system (CNS) disorders. The company's marketed product, NUPLAZID (pimavanserin), is prescribed for the management of hallucinations and delusions associated with Parkinson's disease psychosis. Beyond its commercialized offering, ACADIA maintains a robust development pipeline, featuring several promising candidates: Pimavanserin: This compound is currently undergoing Phase 3 clinical trials for additional indications, specifically for Alzheimer's disease psychosis and the negative symptoms of schizophrenia. Trofinetide: A novel synthetic compound, Trofinetide is also in Phase 3 development, aimed at treating Rett syndrome. ACP-044: This orally administered, first-in-class non-opioid analgesic is progressing through Phase 2 studies for both acute and chronic pain. ACP-319: Identified as a positive allosteric modulator of the muscarinic receptor, ACP-319 is in Phase 1 development, exploring its potential for schizophrenia and improving cognition in Alzheimer's patients. Established in 1993, ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc. is headquartered in San Diego, California.

Market cap$3.3B
Employees797
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Neurocrine Biosciences0K6R · BiotechSan Diego, United States
67% matchPublicAI 6/100 ▼Green 3/100 ▼

Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the research, development, and commercialization of innovative therapies for a range of neurological, endocrine, and psychiatric conditions. Its established portfolio offers solutions for conditions such as tardive dyskinesia, Parkinson's disease, endometriosis, and uterine fibroids. Foremost among its commercialized offerings is INGREZZA, a VMAT2 inhibitor specifically indicated for treating tardive dyskinesia. Other key commercialized therapies include ONGENTYS, a catechol-O-methyltransferase inhibitor functioning as an adjunctive treatment alongside levodopa/DOPA decarboxylase inhibitors for individuals with Parkinson's disease. Additionally, ORILISSA is available for women experiencing moderate to severe endometriosis pain, and ORIAHNN provides an oral, non-surgical option for pre-menopausal women managing heavy menstrual bleeding linked to uterine fibroids. Beyond its marketed drugs, Neurocrine Biosciences maintains a robust pipeline of investigational compounds. This includes NBI-921352, which is being developed to address both pediatric patients and adults with focal epilepsy, and NBI-827104, aimed at rare pediatric epilepsy and essential tremor. Further additions to the clinical development portfolio encompass NBI-1065845 for major depressive disorder (MDD), NBI-1065846 specifically targeting anhedonia within MDD, and NBI-118568, an agent under investigation for schizophrenia. To further its research and development efforts, the company has established strategic alliances and licensing agreements with a notable roster of partners, including Heptares Therapeutics Limited, Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited, Idorsia Pharmaceuticals Ltd, Xenon Pharmaceuticals Inc., Voyager Therapeutics, Inc., BIAL – Portela & Ca, S.A., Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Corporation, and AbbVie Inc. Established in 1992, Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. maintains its headquarters in San Diego, California.

Market cap$17.4B
Employees2,000
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