Alkermes reviews

4.5

90% would recommend to a friend

(491 total reviews)
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Richard F. Pops

97% approve of CEO

84% positive business outlook

Alkermes has an employee rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars, based on 491 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 & Biotechnology industry (3.5 stars).

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491 reviews
5.0
Mar 18, 2026

Excellent company

Recommend
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Pros

Strong mission and purpose focused on serving others with serious debilitating mental health and addiction

Cons

Highly competitive markets aren't for everyone

1.0
Feb 26, 2026

Terrible culture

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Lots of happy hours. Nice cafeteria. Nice building.

Cons

Poor culture and management. Not respectful. HR is shady. Lot's of secrets. No transparency. Poor leadership and absolutely no growth culture.

5.0
Feb 3, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Training has been thorough, helpful, and easy to follow. Leadership is approachable and genuinely invested in success. Felt supported, encouraged, and set up for success right away.

Cons

None to report at this time.

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