Leah Rider
About Leah Rider
Leah Rider is a Senior Medical Science Liaison II in Oncology at Alkermes with extensive experience in medical research and liaison roles.
Title and Role
Leah Rider currently serves as a Senior Medical Science Liaison II in Oncology at Alkermes. Her role involves advanced responsibilities related to scientific and medical affairs within the oncology field. She focuses on establishing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders in the medical and academic community, ensuring the communication of critical data and information.
Experience at Alkermes
Leah Rider has been part of Alkermes since 2019. Initially, she served as a Senior Medical Science Liaison in Oncology for two years. In this role, she contributed to the dissemination of scientific data and collaborated with research healthcare professionals. Rider’s current position as Senior Medical Science Liaison II builds on her previous role, with added responsibilities and a focus on more specialized aspects of oncology.
Previous Work and Research at EMD Serono
Before joining Alkermes, Leah Rider worked at EMD Serono, Inc. as an Oncology Medical Science Liaison from 2017 to 2019. Based in the Greater Chicago Area, she played a vital role in oncology-related medical affairs, collaborating with researchers and contributing to the advancement of oncology therapies through strategic scientific communications.
Academic and Research Background
Leah Rider’s career is grounded in a solid academic background. She was a Post-Doctoral Fellow at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus from 2012 to 2017, where she was deeply involved in medical research. Prior to that, she was a Postdoctoral Research Fellow and Graduate Student and Laboratory Technician at the University of Toledo, focusing on research in cellular and molecular biology. She began her research journey as a Research Assistant at the University of Michigan, enriching her foundational expertise in biopsychology.
Educational Qualifications
Leah Rider holds a Ph.D. in Cellular and Molecular Biology from the University of Toledo, achieved between 2006 and 2011. Her educational journey began with a Bachelor of Science in Biopsychology from the University of Michigan, where she studied from 2000 to 2004. These academic qualifications underpin her extensive knowledge and expertise in medical and biological sciences.