Katherine Solt
About Katherine Solt
Katherine Solt is the Sr. Director, HR Business Partner at Alkermes in Waltham, MA, with over 20 years of experience in human resources.
Current Position at Alkermes
Katherine Solt serves as the Sr. Director, HR Business Partner at Alkermes. She joined the company in September 2018 and is based in Waltham, MA. At Alkermes, she plays a pivotal role in driving HR initiatives and partnering with senior leadership to align human resource strategies with business objectives. Her responsibilities include overseeing talent management, organizational development, and employee relations.
Previous Role at Momenta Pharmaceuticals
Before her current role at Alkermes, Katherine worked at Momenta Pharmaceuticals as the Director, HR Business Partner. Her tenure at Momenta lasted for 10 months from 2017 to 2018, during which she was responsible for HR policies and practices, talent acquisition, and employee engagement. Based in Cambridge, MA, she ensured that HR strategies supported the company's growth and operational efficiency.
Senior HR Role at Vertex Pharmaceuticals
Katherine Solt has a significant experience of ten years at Vertex Pharmaceuticals, where she served as Sr. Director, Human Resources from 2006 to 2016. During her time there, she contributed to critical HR functions, including strategic HR planning, employee development programs, and organizational restructuring. Her decade-long tenure at Vertex highlights her capability in managing large-scale HR operations and supporting the company's evolving needs.
Early Career at Van Ness Feldman
Katherine began her career in human resources at Van Ness Feldman, where she worked as an HR Generalist from 2003 to 2006. In this role, she honed her skills in recruitment, employee relations, and HR policy implementation. This foundational experience provided her with a broad understanding of HR functions, setting the stage for her later success in more senior roles.
Educational Background
Katherine Solt holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Psychology from Ohio University, where she studied from 1993 to 1997. Her educational background in psychology has been instrumental in her approach to human resources, particularly in understanding employee behavior, development, and motivation. This academic foundation has supported her in crafting effective HR strategies throughout her career.