Azmi Nasser

Azmi Nasser, PhD, BPharm has extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry. Azmi has held various leadership roles in clinical research and development at several companies.

Since January 2021, they have been working as the Executive Director and Head of Clinical Research/Clinical Development at Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. In this role, they are responsible for managing the clinical research, clinical pharmacology, medical writing, and clinical safety and pharmacovigilance teams. Azmi also oversees the company pipeline and supports the post marketing and lifecycle management of approved products.

From August 2017 to January 2021, Azmi worked as the Senior Director and Head of Clinical Research/Clinical Development at Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Here, their responsibilities included leading and managing various teams and programs related to ADHD, impulsive aggression, bipolar disorder, and epilepsy.

Prior to their time at Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Azmi worked as the Senior Director of Clinical Development and Project Lead at Vanda Pharmaceuticals from 2016 to 2017. Azmi also served as the Global Clinical Sciences Director at Indivior, PLC (former Reckitt Benckiser Pharmaceutics) from 2012 to 2015.

Earlier in their career, Azmi held positions at PPD as the Associate Director of Clinical Pharmacology and Pharmacokinetics from 2009 to 2012, at Pharmion (Celgene) as the Manager of Clinical Pharmacology from 2007 to 2009, and at PRA International as a Senior Clinical PK/PD from 2004 to 2007.

Overall, Azmi Nasser has a solid background in clinical research and development, with a focus on various therapeutic areas including ADHD, epilepsy, bipolar disorder, and migraine prophylaxis.

Azmi Nasser, PhD, BPharm holds a PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences, which was earned from Virginia Commonwealth University. Azmi completed this degree between the years 2000 and 2004. Prior to pursuing their doctorate, Nasser obtained a Pharmacy Degree from The Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Further details regarding the start and end years of this degree are not provided.