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Craig Hopkinson M.D.

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EVP, Research and Development, CMO at Alkermes
📍 Winchester, Massachusetts, United States

Craig Hopkinson is the EVP of Research and Development and CMO at Alkermes, bringing nearly 30 years of experience in clinical development and medical affairs. He has expertise across neuroscience, oncology, and rare diseases, leading teams at Vertex, Eisai, and Pfizer. He earned his MD from the University of the Free State.

He is passionate about mentoring the next generation of researchers, spearheading the Alkermes Pathways Research Awards to support early-career scientists. His leadership is described as inspiring, and he encourages his teams to take risks, foster innovation, and challenge the status quo to achieve breakthroughs.

He was named a "Trailblazer" in the 2024 PharmaVoice 100 list for his commitment to patients and leadership.

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Experience
17 Years
Current Role
EVP, Research and Development, CMO
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Winchester, Massachusetts, United States
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Priorities

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Neuroscience R&D
He leads Alkermes' R&D in neuroscience, with a recent focus on narcolepsy and other complex psychiatric and neurological disorders.
Patient-Centric Research
He emphasizes using real-world insights from patients, such as those with narcolepsy, to address unmet needs and understand the burden of disease.
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Career

Work history

5-2018
EVP, Research and Development, CMO
Alkermes
5-2017
CMO and Head of Clinical Development and Medical Affairs
Alkermes
7-2014 - 5-2017
SVP and Head of Global Medical Affairs
Vertex Pharmaceuticals
1-2013 - 7-2014
President Eisai Value Maximization Systems
Eisai
10-2011 - 12-2012
President Frontier Product Creation Unit
Eisai
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Craig Hopkinson, M.D. - Executive Vice President, Research .... Featured in Alkermes (Leadership page)
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Read Craig Hopkinson's article in Pharma Tech Outlook. Featured in Alkermes News
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Education
1985 - 1992
MD
University of the Free State
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