Brendan Collins
About Brendan Collins
Brendan Collins is the Senior Product Manager, HCP Marketing at Alkermes in Waltham, MA, with extensive experience in marketing communications and management within the pharmaceutical and medical device industries.
Current Position at Alkermes
Brendan Collins currently serves as a Senior Product Manager, HCP Marketing at Alkermes in Waltham, MA. In this role, he leverages his extensive experience in marketing to manage and execute marketing strategies aimed at healthcare professionals. His responsibilities include overseeing marketing initiatives, maintaining regular communication with stakeholders, and ensuring that marketing campaigns align with regulatory requirements.
Previous Roles in Marketing
Before his current role at Alkermes, Brendan Collins served in various marketing positions. He worked as a Product Manager, HCP Marketing at Alkermes from 2019 to 2022. Prior to that, he was a Marketing Communications Manager at AMAG Pharmaceuticals from 2017 to 2019. His earlier roles include Marketing Communications Specialist at SCIEX (2015-2017) and Associate Marketing Manager at Smiths Medical (2012-2015). He also gained initial marketing experience as a Marketing Co-op at NORESCO in 2011.
Educational Background
Brendan Collins has a strong educational background in marketing and sociology. He earned an MBA in Marketing from Northeastern University - Graduate School of Business Administration between 2010 and 2012. He also holds a Certificate in Documentary Writing from The Salt Institute, achieved in 2008. Additionally, he completed his Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Sociology at the University of New England from 2005 to 2008.
Expertise in Marketing Processes
Brendan Collins has developed new systems and processes that have significantly improved the effectiveness of internal marketing team collaborations. He is recognized for his expertise in managing medical, legal, and regulatory review and approval processes within the pharmaceutical and medical device industries. His skills in process improvement and vendor partner management are highly valued in his current and past roles.
Key Professional Skills
Brendan Collins is known for his leadership in communications, product, and content marketing. He has a deep understanding of SOW (Statement of Work) and PO (Purchase Order) development and execution. He also effectively leads project and budget plans, ensuring that all aspects of marketing initiatives are carefully managed. His responsibilities often include managing conferences and trade shows, adding a dynamic component to his professional skill set.