About Us Medicines & Focus Research & Development Responsibility Investors News & Events Careers Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging Alkermes is committed to diversity, inclusion and belonging throughout our business. We are purposeful about creating an environment that fosters equality and compassion, where we strive to make sure that all voices are respected and valued. Our Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging (DIB) governance structure includes a DIB Steering Committee and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), all of which play important roles in helping to ensure our efforts are aligned with the diverse range of perspectives within the organization. We also recently established a DIB Executive Committee, which includes our CEO and other senior leaders, to help maximize the impact of our DIB efforts across the business. With representation from across the company and varying levels of leadership, these groups work together to set goals, establish and execute strategic initiatives, measure our progress and promote a culture of understanding and inclusion throughout our business. They also help the organization respond to important external social and cultural issues and events. Employee-Led Steering Committee The Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging Steering Committee is an employee-led group that provides perspectives and insights on DIB efforts at Alkermes. The committee works to: Shape the organization’s vision around diversity, inclusion and belonging Recommend strategies and actions to help advance the company’s diversity, inclusion and belonging goals Champion the establishment and successful operation of ERGs Guide diversity-related aspects of the company’s activities DIB Executive Committee The Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging Executive Committee consists of senior leaders at Alkermes, including our CEO, and serves as an advisory body that provides high-level guidance, feedback and recommendations on the overall diversity, inclusion and belonging program. The committee is tasked with: Setting diversity, inclusion and belonging goals for the company at-large Facilitating implementation of key internal operating practices and policies, as well as advising on external partnerships and sponsorships related to diversity, inclusion and belonging Communicating progress and updates to, and proactively engaging with, our Management Committee and Board of Directors Championing and modeling desired leadership behaviors, and holding our other senior leaders accountable for the same Employee Resource Groups Alkermes' Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) are voluntary, employee-led groups that seek to foster an inclusive environment based on shared experiences, goals and values. Our ERGs – Pride@Work, Mosaic Network and Women Inspired Network (WIN) – provide opportunities for employees to celebrate differences, raise awareness about important issues and collaborate with team members from across the organization on programs and events that are designed to enhance understanding of a wide range of topics that are of importance to our employees. Learn about our ERGs Your browser does not support the video tag. Working for Systemic Change Alkermes unequivocally condemns all forms of violence, injustice, inequality and racism. Our team is committed to advancing diversity, inclusion and belonging, and we recognize that each of us has a role to play in fostering an environment that encourages equality and compassion. We support this important work within our company, in our communities and in our industry. Our Positions Supporting Groups Committed to Equality Alkermes is proud to support the Urban League and the NAACP, organizations with long histories of advocating for civil rights, as well as the New Commonwealth Racial Equity and Social Justice Fund, which provides support and resources to organizations committed to uncovering and dismantling systemic racism in Massachusetts, where many of our employees live. Learn more Importance of Supplier Diversity Our belief in the importance of a culture of diversity and inclusion also extends to our supplier base. We strive to include diverse vendors and suppliers in our sourcing process, as we believe that doing so can help us better understand and anticipate the needs of the diverse communities that we serve. Learn more Alkermes is a place where we all can be our true and authentic selves. We value everyone, no matter how you want to express yourself. You can be whoever you are, and that is respected. Harold Weekes, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging Steering Committee Lead Contact Us Terms of Use Privacy Policy Sitemap © 2021 Alkermes. All rights reserved. Close Please review our Privacy Policy. By using our website without changing your cookie settings you agree to our use of Cookies as described in our Privacy Policy. Learn more