Janelle Schafer, PhD
About Janelle Schafer, PhD
Janelle Schafer, PhD, is a Medical Lead at Amylyx Pharmaceuticals, with extensive experience in neuroscience and medical science liaison roles at various institutions, including Teva Pharmaceuticals and Wayne State University School of Medicine.
Current Role at Amylyx Pharmaceuticals
Janelle Schafer serves as the Medical Lead at Amylyx Pharmaceuticals since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing medical strategies and initiatives within the company. Her expertise in neuroscience and experience in the pharmaceutical industry contribute to her leadership in advancing the company's medical objectives.
Previous Experience at Teva Pharmaceuticals
Janelle Schafer held multiple roles at Teva Pharmaceuticals. She worked as a Senior Medical Science Liaison specializing in Headache from 2020 to 2022. Prior to that, she served as a Medical Science Liaison focusing on Movement Disorders from 2017 to 2018 and then returned to the Headache division from 2018 to 2020. Her positions involved collaboration with healthcare professionals and supporting clinical research initiatives.
Academic Background and Research Experience
Janelle Schafer earned her Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Anatomy and Cell Biology, Neuroscience from Wayne State University School of Medicine, completing her studies from 2011 to 2016. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Oakland University, obtained between 2003 and 2007. Her academic journey includes significant research roles, including a Neuroscience Graduate Research Associate at both Drexel University College of Medicine and Wayne State University School of Medicine.
Professional Experience in Medical Informatics
From 2010 to 2016, Janelle Schafer worked at Detroit Medical Center as a Provider Medical Informatics Specialist. In this role, she focused on integrating medical informatics into clinical practice, enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of healthcare delivery.
Research and Laboratory Roles
Janelle Schafer's early career included positions as a Neuroscience Graduate Research Associate at Drexel University College of Medicine from 2009 to 2010 and at Wayne State University School of Medicine from 2011 to 2016. Additionally, she worked as a Laboratory Associate at Oakland University from 2008 to 2009, where she contributed to various research projects in the field of neuroscience.