Chris Franklin
About Chris Franklin
Chris Franklin is the Director of Data Governance & Data Acquisition at Alkermes, with over 20 years of experience in sales, marketing, product management, and information technology.
Title and Current Role at Alkermes
Chris Franklin is currently the Director of Data Governance and Data Acquisition at Alkermes. In this role, Chris oversees the strategy and implementation of data governance and data acquisition processes, ensuring data quality and integrity throughout the organization.
Previous Experience at Bayer Pharmaceuticals
Chris Franklin spent multiple years at Bayer Pharmaceuticals in various leadership roles. From 2021 to 2022, Chris served as the Head of Global Data Strategy and Acquisition. Prior to this, Chris was the Director of US Pharma Data Strategy, Operations, Acquisition, and Commercial Data Management from 2019 to 2022, based in Whippany, New Jersey. Chris's responsibilities included directing the company's data strategy and managing commercial data operations.
Role at IQVIA
Before joining Bayer, Chris Franklin worked at IQVIA where Chris held the role of Director Solution Sales, Real World Insights, Oncology from 2014 to 2018. In this position, Chris was responsible for selling solutions that leveraged real-world data in oncology. Additionally, Chris served as Senior Principal, Information Management at IQVIA from 1998 to 2014, where Chris led information management initiatives for the company.
Experience at Belcan and Other Organizations
Chris Franklin's diverse professional background includes a stint as a Consultant at Belcan from 2018 to 2019, where Chris consulted for Bayer Pharmaceuticals. Additionally, Chris was Director of Business Development at TargetRx in 2011 and owned a real estate business from 2004 to 2015. Earlier in Chris's career, Chris worked as Project Manager at Forté Systems from 1992 to 1998, managing various projects and teams.
Education and Early Career
Chris Franklin graduated from Temple University with a BBA in Business, completing the program in 1992. With over two decades of experience, Chris has cultivated skills in sales, marketing, product management, information technology, staff management, and product launches. Chris's background also includes proficiency in analytical skills, sales, medical devices, customer relationship management (CRM), and biotechnology.