Alkermes has appointed James (Jim) Robinson as president and chief operating officer, effective March 5, 2018. Mr. Robinson will lead Alkermes’ global Commercial, Operations, Business Development and Human Resources functions as the company prepares for the expansion of its commercial portfolio and builds the organization for its next stage of growth. He will serve on the executive management team and report to Richard Pops, chief executive officer.

“Jim is an accomplished biopharmaceutical executive, with an extensive track record of success in leading diverse organizations and establishing and managing global pharmaceutical operations,” said Richard Pops, chief executive officer of Alkermes. “With his depth and breadth of experience in a wide range of therapeutic areas, Jim is an important addition to Alkermes at this time, as our portfolio of new medicines expands in the coming years. His industry knowledge, proven leadership and strategic insights will be a valuable asset as we embark on a transformative phase for the company.”

“I am proud to be joining Alkermes at this remarkable time and look forward to building on the company’s important work to bring patient-centered treatment options to those suffering from serious CNS disorders,” said Mr. Robinson. 

Mr. Robinson brings to Alkermes more than 25 years of biopharmaceutical industry experience spanning a variety of diverse disciplines, including sales, marketing, new product planning, market access, reimbursement and government affairs. He joins Alkermes from Astellas US LLC, where he served as president of Americas Operations.