Tom Ryan, Fcipd
About Tom Ryan, Fcipd
Tom Ryan, FCIPD, is the Senior Director of Human Resources at Alkermes in Athlone, Leinster, Ireland, with extensive experience in HR and talent management.
Title
Tom Ryan serves as the Senior Director of Human Resources at Alkermes, a position he holds in Athlone, Leinster, Ireland. His extensive industry experience underscores a broad expertise in human resources management, employee development, and strategic HR business partnerships.
Professional Experience
Tom Ryan's career at Alkermes spans multiple roles. He started in 2011 as a Senior Training Specialist and advanced to Associate Director of Human Resources, where he served for three years. Later, he held the positions of Director HR and L&D, and Director of HR, before reaching his current role as Senior Director. His experience also includes serving as a Senior HR Manager at Ganly Hardware and Heating Ltd and as a Part-Time Lecturer at Athlone Institute of Technology.
Educational Background
Tom Ryan holds an extensive educational background. He earned an MPhil in Talent Retention from Dublin City University, an MBA from Athlone Institute of Technology, and an MBS in Industrial Relations and Human Resource Management from the National University of Ireland, Galway. Additionally, he holds a BSc in Chemistry and Maths from the same institution.
Certifications
Tom Ryan is a certified Full Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (FCIPD). He is also a certified member of the Mediators' Institute of Ireland (MII), further validating his extensive qualifications in human resources and employee relations.
Global HR Responsibilities
Tom Ryan provides strategic HR business partner support to multiple Vice Presidents, covering 600 employees globally. He leads the HR business partnership for Quality and External Operations across all sites and manages the Learning and Development function in Ireland, reflecting his comprehensive role in fostering Alkermes' organizational growth.