Neuroscience

Adam Simmons

Vice President, Program Strategy

As Vice President, Program Strategy, Adam is responsible for providing strategic planning, coordination, knowledge, and expertise in neuropharmacology for clinical research projects and/or standalone consultative services. Adam has over 20 years of experience in drug and device research working for pharmaceutical companies and academic medical centers with over 30 publications across neuroscience indications and research methodologies. He also supported scientific communication and media appearances in support for the launch of LYBALVI®, a program for which he served as Alkermes’ Clinical Lead and presented data at major scientific congresses. Additionally, Adam has overseen clinical trials conducted in over 25 countries across North and South America, Europe, and Asia Pacific.

Adam holds a Master’s in Public Health in Epidemiology from Emory University and a bachelor’s degree in Health and Society from the University of Rochester. Currently, Adam sits on the steering committee for the STARR Coalition, a non-profit patient advocacy organization which connects people living with mental illness to clinical research. He has also been involved as a speaker or in support of patient advocacy activities with organizations including the National Alliance of Mental Illness, the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance, the National Council for Mental Wellbeing, and others.