EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
This Employment Agreement (“Agreement”) is made as of the first day of August 2026 between Alkermes, Inc., a Pennsylvania corporation (the “Company”), and Blair C. Jackson (“Executive”).
WHEREAS, the Company has previously entered into an employment agreement with Executive (the “Existing Employment Agreement”); and
WHEREAS, the Company and Executive wish to replace the Existing Employment Agreement with the provisions set forth herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements herein contained and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:
1. Employment. The term of this Agreement shall extend from August 1, 2026 (the “Commencement Date”) until this Agreement is terminated by either the Executive or the Company pursuant to Paragraph 4. The term of this Agreement may be referred to herein as the “Period of Employment.”
2. Position and Duties. Commencing August 1, 2026, Executive shall serve as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Alkermes plc (“Alkermes”) and the Company, and is employed by the Company in this position. In these roles, Executive shall have supervision and control over and responsibility for the day-to-day business and affairs of the Company, be responsible for oversight of strategic issues affecting the Company and maintaining key relationships in the industry and shall have such other powers and duties as may from time to time be prescribed by the Board of Directors of Alkermes (the “Board”), provided that such duties are consistent with Executive’s positions or other positions that he may hold from time to time. Executive shall devote his full working time and efforts to the business and affairs of the Company.
3. Compensation and Related Matters.
(a) Base Salary. Executive’s initial annual base salary shall be determined by the Compensation Committee of the Board (the “Compensation Committee”). Executive’s base salary shall be redetermined annually by the Compensation Committee. The base salary in effect at any given time is referred to herein as “Base Salary.” The Base Salary shall be payable in substantially equal bi-weekly installments.
(b) Incentive Compensation. Executive shall be eligible to receive cash incentive compensation as determined by the Compensation Committee from time to time, and shall also be eligible to participate in such incentive compensation plans as the Compensation Committee shall determine from time to time.