James Burke
About James Burke
James Burke is the Vice President of External Operations and Supply Chain at Alkermes in County Dublin, Ireland, with extensive experience in supply chain management for biopharmaceutical companies.
Title
James Burke currently serves as the Vice President of External Operations and Supply Chain at Alkermes. His role encompasses overseeing and managing the company's external operations and ensuring the integrity and efficiency of their supply chain.
Company
Alkermes, a biopharmaceutical company located in County Dublin, Ireland, is where James Burke executes his responsibilities as Vice President of External Operations and Supply Chain. The company is known for its extensive work in the development of pharmaceuticals for central nervous system diseases and oncology.
Previous Roles at Alkermes
James Burke has held multiple roles at Alkermes prior to his current VP position. From 2015 to 2018, he was the Senior Director of Technical Operations in County Dublin, Ireland. Before that, he served as Director of Manufacturing from 2012 to 2015 in Athlone, and as Associate Director of Manufacturing from 2009 to 2012, also in Athlone.
Career at Wyeth Medica Ireland Limited
Before his tenure at Alkermes, James Burke worked at Wyeth Medica Ireland Limited as the Manufacturing Cell Lead for 16 years, from 1993 to 2009. During his time at Wyeth Medica, he built a foundation in manufacturing leadership and operational management in Newbridge, Ireland.
Education and Expertise
James Burke holds an MSc in Management Practice from University College Cork, obtained from 2013 to 2015. He earned a Master Black Belt in Lean Six Sigma from the International Quality Federation in 2011. Additionally, he achieved a Diploma in Manufacturing Management from the Irish Management Institute between 2004 and 2005. His academic qualifications provide a strong basis for his expertise in external operations and supply chain management.