Lisa Strouss Palko

Lisa Strouss Palko has a diverse work experience spanning various roles in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industry. Lisa currently holds the position of Vice President and Head of Medical Affairs at Akili Interactive since September 2021. Before joining Akili Interactive, they served as the Senior Director of Medical Affairs at an undisclosed company from January 2021 to September 2021.

Prior to their most recent roles, Lisa worked at Tris Pharma as the Senior Director of Field Medical Affairs and Managed Markets from January 2019 to December 2020. Lisa also held prominent positions at Otsuka Pharmaceutical Companies (U.S.), where they served as the Director of Medical Affairs Digital Medicine/Health Strategy from November 2016 to January 2019 and as the Director of Medical Affairs from April 2012 to November 2016.

Lisa's earlier experience includes working as the Director of MSL at Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc. from November 2010 to April 2012, and as the CNS Senior Scientific Affairs Liaison at Ortho-McNeil Janssen Scientific Affairs from April 2008 to November 2010.

Before transitioning to the pharmaceutical industry, Lisa held leadership roles in the healthcare sector. Lisa worked as the Senior Director of Pharmacy Research and Outcomes at UPMC/Community Care Behavioral Health from August 2004 to April 2008, and as a Clinical Account Executive at EHS Pharmacy Benefit Manager from December 2003 to August 2004.

Lisa Strouss Palko has a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Pittsburgh. Lisa also holds a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from the University of Pittsburgh.