Joyanna Wesche Blake
About Joyanna Wesche Blake
Joyanna Wesche Blake is the Vice President of IT Project Delivery at Alkermes, with extensive experience in IT management and operations.
Current Role as Vice President, IT Project Delivery at Alkermes
Joyanna Wesche Blake currently holds the position of Vice President, IT Project Delivery at Alkermes. She has been with Alkermes since October 2019. In this role, she oversees the delivery of IT projects, ensuring that technical solutions align with business objectives. Her responsibilities include managing project timelines, budgets, and quality, as well as leading a team of IT professionals to achieve organizational goals.
Previous Role as IT Director at Alkermes
From 2017 to 2019, Joyanna Wesche Blake served as the IT Director at Alkermes in Wilmington, Ohio. During her tenure, she led the IT operations team responsible for network and server infrastructure, end-user devices, and client software. Her role involved both strategic planning and hands-on management to support the company's technological needs.
Career at Boehringer Ingelheim
Joyanna Wesche Blake worked at Boehringer Ingelheim from 1999 to 2017. She held the position of Director, IT Operations Quality Control Americas. Throughout her 18-year tenure, she managed global and local IT teams, focusing on quality control in IT operations across the Americas. Her extensive experience in this role contributed to her expertise in managing complex IT systems and teams.
Early Career Experience
Before joining Boehringer Ingelheim, Joyanna Wesche Blake worked at Ross Stores as a PC/Lan Coordinator from 1997 to 1999. In this role, she was responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting PC/LAN systems, ensuring smooth technical operations for the company.
Educational Background
Joyanna Wesche Blake earned her MBA in Business from Cleveland State University, where she studied from 2004 to 2006. Prior to that, she completed her Bachelor's degree in Human and Consumer Sciences at Ohio University, attending from 1991 to 1995. Her educational background in business and human sciences has provided a solid foundation for her roles in IT management.