Ryan Hand
About Ryan Hand
Ryan Hand is the Senior Manager of Corporate Communications at Alkermes in Waltham, Massachusetts, with extensive experience in communications and campaign management.
Current Role at Alkermes
Ryan Hand is currently the Senior Manager of Corporate Communications at Alkermes, based in Waltham, Massachusetts, United States. In this role, he manages the content creation and approval process for multichannel social media campaigns. He also directs digital programs across LinkedIn and Twitter, enhancing engagement and reach among key stakeholders. Additionally, he liaises with consultants to develop content related to disease awareness, corporate activities, and pipeline products, and serves as an official spokesperson for media, crafting press releases and speeches.
Previous Roles at Alkermes
Before becoming the Senior Manager of Corporate Communications, Ryan Hand worked as Corporate Communications Manager at Alkermes from 2021 to 2024. During this 3-year tenure, he continued to develop his expertise in corporate communications within the healthcare industry. He was deeply involved in managing local, regional, and national press for corporate activities and product pipelines.
Roles in Political Campaigns
Ryan Hand has extensive experience in political communications and campaign management. He served as Press Secretary for the Committee to Elect Ayanna Pressley in 2018 for 8 months and as Campaign Manager for Friends of Ayanna Pressley Committee from 2017 to 2018 for 9 months, both in Boston, MA. He also worked as Regional Organizing Director for Hillary for America in Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area in 2016 for 4 months.
Academic Background
Ryan Hand holds a Master of Science in Leadership and Administration, with a focus on Corporate Communications and Marketing, from Boston College, completed between 2019 and 2021. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Government from Gonzaga University, completed between 2013 and 2015. This academic foundation has supported his professional roles in both corporate and political communications.
Early Career and Internships
Earlier in his career, Ryan Hand served as an intern at Gallatin Public Affairs in Spokane, Washington, from 2015 to 2016 for 3 months. He also took on the role of Deputy Campaign Manager for Pakootas for Congress for 6 months during the same period. Additionally, he worked as an Assistant Debate Coach at Mead High School in Spokane, Washington from 2013 to 2014. These early roles helped him build a solid foundation in communication and management.