Eric Schaeffer is an independent consultant at Schaeffer Biopharma Consulting with over 30 years of experience in pharmaceutical research and development, specializing in neurodegenerative and neuropsychiatric diseases. Previously, Eric held key positions including Director of Neuroscience Clinical Biomarkers at Bristol-Myers Squibb and Senior Director of Neuroscience Research at Pfizer. Eric has a robust background in managing diverse neuroscience portfolios and guiding research teams, along with leading strategic partnerships and fundraising initiatives. Their educational qualifications include a Ph.D. in Molecular Biology and Virology from Albert Einstein College of Medicine and postdoctoral fellowships at Rockefeller University and MIT.