Ken Gaynor
About Ken Gaynor
Ken Gaynor is the Associate Director of Supply Chain at Alkermes in Athlone, Roscommon, Ireland, with over a decade of experience in various roles within the company.
Current Position at Alkermes
Ken Gaynor is currently the Associate Director, Supply Chain at Alkermes. He operates out of the Athlone site in Roscommon, Ireland. His role involves oversight and strategic management of the supply chain functions within the company, ensuring efficiency and resource optimization.
Previous Roles at Alkermes
Ken Gaynor has held multiple roles at Alkermes since joining the company in 2010. Starting as a Manufacturing Compliance Specialist, he then progressed to Senior Manufacturing Compliance Specialist/Operational Excellence Lead. This was followed by a position as Product Integration PM/Senior Manufacturing Compliance Specialist from 2017 to 2018. Gaynor was subsequently promoted to Program Manager, a role he held from 2018 to 2020, before assuming his current position.
Experience in Elan
Before joining Alkermes, Ken Gaynor worked at Elan. He started as a Manufacturing Operator from 2007 to 2008. Subsequently, he took on the role of Document Control Specialist from 2009 to 2010. This early career experience provided him with a solid foundation in manufacturing and compliance.
Educational Background
Ken Gaynor has a diverse educational background. He studied at the National University of Ireland, Galway, where he earned a Higher Arts degree in History, Sociology, and Politics from 2004 to 2007. He then attended Dublin Business School, earning a Diploma in Psychology from 2008 to 2009. Finally, he completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Work and Organisational Behaviour from the University of Limerick between 2011 and 2014.
Career Progression at Alkermes
Ken Gaynor joined Alkermes in 2010 and has since steadily advanced through various roles. His career progression includes positions that span from Manufacturing Compliance Specialist to Senior Manufacturing Compliance Specialist/Operational Excellence Lead, Product Integration PM/Senior Manufacturing Compliance Specialist, and Program Manager. His consistent growth in the company demonstrates his capability and dedication, culminating in his current role as Associate Director, Supply Chain.